Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers

Parents and Carers should:

• Remember that our coaches always place the athlete’s welfare and safety above the development of performance.
• Talk to club staff about any questions they may have.
• Treat our coaches courteously.
• Respect the knowledge of the coaches.
• Place their child’s welfare and safety above the desire for short term success.
• Develop appropriate working relationships with coaches, based on mutual respect and trust.
• Not exert undue pressure on their child to be ‘first’/ gain PBs etc.
• Before making private arrangements with other coaches regarding extra training, should discuss their child’s needs with his /her coach. Our coaching coordinator will arrange suitable coaches with regard to a child’s best long-term interests.
• Ensure that they have all the necessary details when their child is going to an away match.
• Reinforce the clubs policies on safety and fair play.
• Ensure that their child understand the club’s safety procedures.
• If parents or children are unhappy about anything, talk to us.