Code Of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Members:

  • Must agree not to bring the Club into disrepute.
  • Must compete within the rules and respect coaches or officials and their decisions.
  • Must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of sex, ability, cultural background, orientation, disability or religion.
  • Must support and encourage good practice and correct actions at all times
  • Must not use a mobile phone in changing rooms in support of our Safeguarding children's policy.
  • Must pay any fees for training or events promptly.
  • Must abide by the rules and articles of British Triathlon Federation.
  • Must inform the coach if you have any medical condition which could affect you or others during a training session.
  • Must obey all rules relating to an event and compete in a sportsman-like manner.
  • Should arrive before the start of session and follow venue rules.
  • Should bring relevant equipment, adequate drinks and food where appropriate.
  • Should bring suitable clothing for before, during and after the session.
  • Should follow MedwayTri or the BTF complaints and disciplinary procedures.

Swimming

  • Must wear a bright swim cap in open water.
  • Must not swim in prohibited or closed areas.
  • Should follow the venue safety rules.
  • Must change discreetly when junior members are present.
  • Should only get in the pool or open water if it is supervised (i.e. a coach or lifeguard present).
  • Should be courteous to other swimmers, and ensure you are in a lane for your ability and speed.
  • Should inform the coach if you are nervous, or have safety concerns prior to entering the water.

Cycling

  • Must always follow the rules of the road and be courteous to other road users.
  • Must not drop litter.
  • Must wear a cycle helmet at all times whilst riding.
  • Should make sure that your bike is in a roadworthy condition.
  • Should wear (or carry) appropriate clothing for the potential weather conditions and length of ride.

Running

  • Should have due regard for pedestrians and other users.
  • Should wear appropriate clothing for the potential weather conditions and length of run.
  • Bring something warm to wear after the run.

 

Coaches In Addition

  • Must agree to abide by the Health and Safety Guidelines for Coaching in Triathlon, and the Coaches Code of Ethics. These documents are set by the British Triathlon Federation and may be amended periodically.
  • Should the start of each session the coach will give a briefing and indicate any safety points to be aware of.

Code of conduct for Juniors

British Triathlon is committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of behaviour and conduct at all Triathlon, duathlon and related multi-sport events. The British Triathlon ‘Code of Conduct for juniors’ summarizes the essence of good ethical conduct and practice within Triathlon.

All such individuals have a responsibility to act with integrity, in accordance with the standards set by British Triathlon below

Any discriminatory, offensive and violent behaviour is unacceptable and complaints will be acted upon under the procedures of our Safeguarding and Protecting Children Policy.

  • • All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
  • • All members must respect opponents.
  • • Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.
  • • Members must wear suitable kit – for training and events, as agreed with the coach/team manager.
  • • Members must leave mobile phones with parents whilst changing & training to support our strict no mobile phones in use in changing rooms policy.
  • • Junior members must use changing cubicles when swimming at Hoo rather than the open area, under 11s may also use the family changing room.
  • • Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.
  • • Junior members are not allowed to smoke
  • • Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind.

Code of Conduct for Club Officials and Volunteers

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below.

All Club Officials and Club Volunteers must:

  • Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance.
  • Develop an appropriate working relationship with participants, based on mutual trust and respect.
  • Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.
  • Promote the positive aspects of triathlon (e.g. fair play).
  • Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
  • Follow all guidelines laid down by the National Governing Body and the Club.
  • Hold appropriate valid qualifications and insurance cover.
  • Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward.
  • Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibited substances.
  • Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.
  • Encourage participants to value their performances and not just results.

Code of Conduct for Parents

  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person, coach, volunteer, competitor or parent within the context of the Sport.
  • Must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of sex, ability, cultural background, orientation, disability or religion.
  • Must agree not to bring the Club into disrepute.
  • Encourage your child to learn the British Triathlon rules and compete within them.
  • Publicly accept coaches or officials’ judgements and abide by their instructions, providing they do not contradict the spirit of this code.
  • Teach your child to respect the event officials.
  • Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results to avoid undue disappointment.
  • Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
  • Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.
  • Remember that the aim of the Sport is for the children to have fun, improve and feel good.
  • Set a good example by applauding all good performance, whether by your child or by another.
  • Use correct and proper language at all times.
  • Remember that young people learn best by example.
  • Recognise the value and importance or volunteers, coaches, referee’s and event organisers – it is their time and dedication that keeps the Sport alive.
  • Young people are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment – not yours, so do not force your child to take part.
  • Should follow MedwayTri or the BTF complaints and disciplinary procedures.

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