We expect all players, coaches and parents associated with VbDC Volleyball Club to conduct themselves in the following manner:

Supportive: Volleyball is a team sport and working together is necessary for success. Mistakes will happen on the court just as they do in life – be sure to encourage and support one another.

Respectful: Players, opponents, coaches and officials will be treated with respect at all times.

Positive: Sport is much more enjoyable when it is fun for everyone! VbDC VC promotes a positive and friendly environment for its players and families. 

Kind: Being nice to one another is paramount to enjoyment and success – mean or menacing behaviour (including bullying, teasing and unsportsmanlike conduct) will not be tolerated. 

Expectations for Players

This is to ensure all players, and parents, understand what to expect during match play:

Do Your Best: You will make mistakes, and that’s okay! The goal is to make progress and have fun – nobody is expecting perfection, so please do not put pressure on yourself to be perfect – mistakes are a part of this game.

Playing Time: The following principles will apply: -

• The coach will make every effort to give each attending players court time during a match. Players, however, must trust their coach to decide how much court time each player will get. It will be a professional judgement made by the coach according to each match circumstance. 
• Certain teams will be run on a more competitive basis while others will be more participation based.
• If an athlete wishes to discuss playing time with the coach this must take place before or after a training session and the discussion is between the athlete and the coach only. 
• If a parent wishes to discuss the matter further a meeting must be set up, but only after the coach and athlete have had their initial meeting. 
• No such discussions will be permitted to take place preceding, during, or immediately following a competitive event. 
• An athlete's eligibility for future events with the club may be jeopardised by failure to follow this procedure.

Book your place at training and matches: The club operates a booking system for both training and matches using the Spond platform which captures important information and contact details for athletes. New and first time attendees will book via the clubs website.

• Numbers are limited at our sessions depending on available court space and so that our coaches can plan the session and maintain a workable player to coach ratio.
• We run a Waiting List when the session reaches capacity.
• Players should not attend a session that they haven’t booked a place in and may be asked to “sit out” if they do and the coaches consider the numbers too high such that they impact the other athletes who have booked a place.
• If you are unable to attend you must cancel your place at the session so that the space is freed up for someone on the waiting list.

Behaviour at Training and Matches: - The following behaviours are expected from everyone.:-

• Athletes should make every effort to be on time for the match or training session and let the coach know if you are delayed.
• Arrive prepared with suitable attire, sufficient hydration and no jewellery.
• Follow your coaches instructions.
• No mobile phone usage once the session starts.
• Inform coaches of any injuries or if you need to leave the hall.

Safety Measures

• The safety of players, their families, coaches and everyone involved in running the club is our principal consideration.
• Young children not involved in volleyball activity must be supervised at ALL times while on site.
• Spectators are allowed on the balcony, but not the sports hall floor.