Join us as we Shoosh for Kids this May guided by the idea “If you can’t say anything nice at kids’ football, don’t say anything”.

About Shoosh for Kids 

Shoosh for Kids is a collaborative effort between the Office of Sport and sector partners, including Northern NSW Football, to promote positive behaviour at kids sport.

We all want community football to be a positive place while addressing issues which arise from poor behaviour including:  

• Abuse of officials  
• Reduced volunteer numbers  
• Reduced participation rates (due to poor experiences/ non-enjoyment/ too competitive)

How you can help

This May play it positive at kids’ football by:

Encouraging fair play

• Cheer and acknowledge good play by both teams.
• Thank the official, coach and other team after the game.

Respecting officials, coaches and opponents

• Accept decisions by officials – they are human and can make mistakes.  
• Deal with issues in a controlled and professional manner after the game.

Keeping your emotions in check

• Be enthusiastic, but don’t scream instructions from the sideline.
• Don’t get into shouting matches with anyone.
• Never use bad language or harass others.
• Uphold your club’s code of conduct.

Help kids enjoy sport

• Emphasise trying hard and having fun, not only winning.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake.