Creating Safe, Fun, and Positive Swimming Experiences
At HBPB Swimming, we believe sport is about more than medals — it’s about learning, growing, and enjoying the journey. That’s why we proudly embrace the principles of Good Sports, a nationwide initiative dedicated to creating safe, responsible, and positive sporting environments for everyone.
What Good Sports Means for Parents and Families
For parents, Good Sports provides clear guidance on how to support your children in sport without adding pressure. It encourages families to:
Prioritise Wellbeing: Focus on your child’s enjoyment, confidence, and development rather than just results.
Promote Respect: Encourage fair play, respect for coaches, teammates, officials, and opponents, and positive communication at all times.
Model Healthy Choices: Demonstrate responsible behaviours around alcohol, nutrition, and lifestyle — creating an environment that supports your child’s growth both in and out of the pool.
Stay Involved Positively: Celebrate effort and improvement, offer encouragement, and be a constructive presence at training sessions and competitions.
Parents are vital in shaping the experience of young swimmers. By aligning with Good Sports principles, families help ensure that swimming remains fun, safe, and rewarding.
The Role of Coaches
Coaches are more than instructors — they are mentors, role models, and advocates for positive sporting culture. In line with Good Sports, our coaches:
Lead by Example: Demonstrating respect, fairness, and integrity both in and out of the pool.
Encourage Personal Growth: Supporting swimmers of all abilities to set goals, develop skills, and celebrate achievements.
Foster Inclusion: Creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, regardless of ability, background, or experience.
Promote Safe Practices: Ensuring that training and competitions are conducted safely, with athlete wellbeing as the priority.
By working together — coaches, parents, and swimmers — we create a community that values fun, respect, and lifelong love of swimming.
Join the Movement
We encourage all our clubs, families, and volunteers to embrace Good Sports principles and help make [Region Name] a leader in positive, responsible sporting culture.
Learn more and get involved: Good Sports New Zealand
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