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Involve young people in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making related to their Club and activities.
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Give all young people equal opportunities to participate.
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Create pathways for young people to participate in Pony Club not just as a rider but as a coach, official, administrator etc.
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Ensure that equipment, length of activities and rally schedules are modified to suit the age, ability and maturity level of young riders.
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Provide quality supervision and instruction for junior riders.
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Remember that young people participate for their enjoyment and benefit. Do not overemphasise awards.
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Help coaches and officials highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development, and help improve the standards of coaching and officiating.
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Ensure that everyone involved in junior sport emphasises fair play, and not winning at all costs.
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Give a Code of Conduct sheet to spectators, officials, parents, coaches, players and the media, and encourage them to follow it.
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Display all Code of Conduct sheets in a prominent place so that all spectators, officials, parents, coaches, players and the media, can view them at any time.
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Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
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Make it clear that abusing young people in any way is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action.
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.