Muster Rules and Codes of Behaviour
PCQ rules, regulations, policies and Codes of Behaviour can be found at www.ponyclubqld.com.au
For club by-laws—please see secretary.
- To ride or be involved on the field you must be a financial member of the Rosewood Hack & Pony Club Inc.
- A responsible adult must accompany each child on Muster Days, Open Days and Official Days.
- Muster Uniform is to be worn.
- A fee of $2 is payable every Muster you attend, this fee provides the funding for the cost of the grounds and instruction. This is payable at the canteen.
Are you
- Applauding good performance and efforts by all riders.
- When watching or taking part in a team event, congratulating all teams upon their performance regardless of the games outcome.
- Showing respect for your club coach, club officials, the judge, officials, stewards and opponents. Without them there would be no competition, event or muster.
- Demonstrating appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language and not harassing administrators, coaches, riders, judges or officials.
- Recognising and respecting the value and importance of administrators, coaches, judges and trainers and all the many volunteers who contribute and make Pony Club possible. They give up their time and resources to provide Pony Club activities for all people and deserve your support.
- Being a model of good sports behaviour for children and others to copy.
- Respecting the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their age, gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
- Putting emphasis on effort and having fun rather than only on winning.
Please Remember
Most riders, in particular children, participate in Pony Club for fun. They are not taking part just to win nor are they participating for the entertainment and pleasure of you or any spectators.
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It is a condition of entry to any Pony Club event or venue that you agree to abide by the Pony Club Codes of Behaviour.
If it comes to the attention of the Pony Club Association of Queensland or the person or persons in charge on the day that your behaviour is in breach of the Pony Club Codes of Behaviour through, for example:
- Verbal or physical abuse of another person
- Harassment of individuals or a group
- Questioning of umpires decisions
- Ridicule, baiting or uttering obscenities and or
- Engaging in behaviour that is not respectful of others
Please be aware that your will asked to leave the facility if your behaviour continues after you are advised you are in breach of Pony Club Codes of Behaviour. Also be advised that if you are asked to leave, any of your family taking part on that day will be excluded from further participation and will have to leave with you.
We all want junior sport to be carried out in an enjoyable and supportive environment. Your compliance with the Codes of Behaviour will help ensure that all participants find their Pony Club experience both pleasurable and fulfilling.
All members are given a summary of the Codes of Behaviour when joining or renewing membership and the complete Codes of Behaviour are available on the PCQ website www.ponyclubqld.com.au in the section Rules/Policies.