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Code of Practice – for club coaches, officials and volunteers

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All Club Coaches, Officials and Volunteers must:

  • consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance

  • develop an appropriate working relationship with performers based on mutual trust and respect

  • hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover

  • make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part and ensure all participants are suitably prepared physically and mentally when learning new skills

  • display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance, dressing suitably and not using inappropriate language at any time whilst involved with club activities

  • never consume alcohol immediately before or during training or events

  • obtain prior agreement from the parent/guardian of performers before transporting them anywhere (training/competitions)

  • never have performers stay overnight at your home

  • never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward

  • always report any incidents, referrals or disclosures immediately, following the appropriate guidelines set out in the BG Child Protection policy 2004

  • never condone rule violations or use of prohibited substances

  • make sure that confidential information is not divulged unless with the express approval of the individual concerned

  • promote the positive aspects of the sport (eg fair play)

  • encourage performers to value their performances and not just results

  • follow all guidelines laid down by BG and Delta Trampoline Club

collected by their parent or guardian

Code of Practice - For Participants

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all our members. The club believes it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with Steve King or Cath Peake (Welfare Officers).

 

As a member of Delta Trampoline club you are expected to abide by the following club rules:

  • All members must participate within the rules and respect coaches, judges and their decisions

  • All members must respect opponents and fellow club members

  • Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach, or if they are going to be late

  • Members must wear suitable attire for training and events as agreed with the coach. Keep all long hair tied back. Remove all body jewellery

  • Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly

  • Members must not smoke, consume alcohol or take drugs of any kind whilst representing the club at competitions or other events

  • Members should treat all equipment with respect

  • Members must inform the head coach of any injuries or illness they may have before the warm-up begins

  • Members should not eat or chew gum during a session

  • Members must not use bad language

  • Members should remain with coaches at the end of a session until collected by their parent or guardian

Welfare

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