Macleay junior rugby league sides took part in the NSW Office of Sport’s Shoosh for Kids campaign which encourages spectators to refrain from negative remarks.
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The Macleay U16s and Macleay Girls League Tag team were involved in the initiative which is aimed to give players and game officials respect.
The Macleay U16s side were victorious 18-0 over Bowraville, with East Coast Dolphins representative Kaine Parkinson crossing for a try and he was successful with the three conversions.
Ivan Madden backed up for the U16s side from the Kempsey JRL 15s and scored the other two tries for the side.
The Macleay Girls League Tag also walked away with a win on Saturday, defeating the Sawtell Girls league Tag team 28-10.
Justine Green was a standout for the ladies and she crossed for three tries and made a conversion while Tahlisa Daley-Button converted three tries and crossed for a four pointer.
CRL CEO Terry Quinn believes Shoosh for Kids Week provides an opportunity to send a consistent message to everyone involved in grassroots sport.
“The campaign reminds people of all ages to bring their best behaviour to children’s sport and to remember that it’s all about the kids having a positive and encouraging experience,” said Quinn.
“There’s no place in our game, or any other game, for negative comments directed at players and officials and it’s great to see the codes working together to put an end to this.”