POSITIVE VIBES ONLY
The highly successful Positive Vibes Only campaign was originally piloted by Sport Waikato and Hamilton City Netball at the Upper North Island Secondary School (UNISS) Netball tournament in August 2023. Since then, a number of Regional Sport Organisations have started to roll out the campaign across their competitions and tournaments in a partnered effort to address negative sideline behaviour and raise the standards of positive sideline support.
The campaign really drills down to the ‘why’– why are some supporters negative, do they know they’re being negative or affecting the players, and how can we help them to understand the implications of their actions? With a focus on positivity and helping people to change their language and behaviour rather than highlighting the negativity, the campaign is about creating environments for all participants to enjoy whether you are a player, coach, supporter, parent, official or administrator. At the end of the day, we want everyone to continue to enjoy sport and be involved for life.
The Zespri AIMS Games isn’t just about winning, it’s about participating and giving it your best. We want everyone at the event to have an incredible tournament experience, whether their role is on or off the field.
Look out for the Positive Vibes Only ambassadors at the 2024 Zespri AIMS Games, bringing the vibe to the sidelines!
What can you do to show your support?
Accessorize in pink! Hair ribbons, t-shirts, tutus or even face paint!
Make sure that you, your team and their supporters are familiar with the Zespri AIMS Games Fairplay Oath. It is a core focus of the event and what we expect from our participants.
Talk to your team about the Zespri AIMS Games Sportsmanship Medals and the attributes that are looked for when awarding these.
Take part in the Mercury Wonderful Energy Awards. Our friends at Mercury want to reward the ‘wonderful energy’ in sport – those sporting moments that showcase having a great attitude and positive energy!
Encourage your sideline supporters by reminding them it’s ‘positive vibes only!’