CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHING STAFF

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised as follows:

• Consider the well being and safety of participants and coaching staff before the development of performance.

• Develop an appropriate working relationship with parents, performers and coaching staff, based on mutual trust and respect.

• Promote the positive aspects of sport. (e.g. fair play).

• Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.

• Respect all uniforms, equipment , documentation and facilities that are made available.

• Treat all coaching staff & players with respect at all times.

• Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing bodies.

• Responsible to report and record any injuries to coaching staff as soon as possible.

• If unable to attend training contact co-ordinators as soon as possible.

• Never exert undue influence over players and coaching staff to obtain personal benefit or reward.

• Never condone rule violations, rough play, bullying, racial harassment or the use of prohibitive substances.

• Encourage performers to value their performances and not just results.

• BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF & OTHERS AT ALL TIMES.