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