This page explores what fairness looks like, how to speak up if something feels wrong, and how to make sport fun for everyone.
Fun and fair sport (ages 7 to 12)
Sport is meant to be fun! You should feel happy, safe, and included every time you play.
Your rights:
- Be treated with care and respect
- Be included, no matter who you are
- Be listened to when something is important to you.
Think about:
What makes sport fun for you?
Activity:
Draw your favourite moment in sport where you felt safe and happy.
Example:
Imagine you're playing with your teammates, and someone keeps leaving you out. That’s not fair.
What you could say:
"I want to play too. It doesn’t feel fair when I’m left out. Can I join in?"
Tip:
If something feels wrong, tell a trusted adult until someone helps.
Aged 7 to 12?
Learn about your rights in sport.
Fun and fair sport (ages 13 to 17)
You have rights in sport that protect your safety, privacy, and wellbeing.
These include:
- The right to be safe from harm—physical, emotional, or sexual
- The right to privacy—your body belongs to you
- The right to be treated fairly and with respect
- The right to have your say and be taken seriously.
Reflection:
What does fairness in sport mean to you? Write down one example of when you saw fairness in action.
Scenario:
If a coach or teammate makes you feel uncomfortable, you have the right to speak up.
What you could say:
"Something happened during training that made me feel uncomfortable. I’m not sure what to do, but I need to talk to someone I trust about it."
Tip:
If something doesn’t feel right, write it down or talk to someone you trust. Speaking up early can help stop small problems from becoming bigger ones.
Aged 13 to 17?
Learn about your rights in sport:
