CODE OF CONDUCT

• For Parents / Guardians and Adult Members (where applicable)
• If your child takes part in club activities, encourage them to learn the rules and participate within them
• Discourage and avoid challenging / arguing with officials
• Understand that the gym discourages parents from remaining in the gymnasium during children’s training as it causes distraction for participants and may also pose a child protection issue
• Publicly accept officials’ judgements
• Help your child and peers to recognise good performance, not just results
• Set a good example by recognising good sportsmanship and applauding the performances of all
• Ensure that you are familiar with the protocol expected when attending competitions
• Never force your child to take part in sport
• Always ensure that you and your child are dressed appropriately for the activity and have plenty to drink
• Keep the club informed if you or your child are ill or unable to attend sessions
• Endeavour to establish good communication with the club for the benefit of all
• Share any concerns or complaints about any aspect of the club through the approved channels
• Use correct and proper language at all times
• Never punish or belittle a child for poor performance or making mistakes
• Always collect your child promptly at the end of a session. Students are not allowed to leave the gym alone.
• Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport and achieve his/her full potential
• Understand that you are expected to assist with assembling and dismantling of apparatus to maximize training time
• Understand that disciplinary action will be considered by the club if the rules are systematically breached