Code of Conduct

When you attend training and events we expect you to act in a sensible way, be responsible for your own behaviour and do as coaches and officials ask. Serpentine is your club and we'd like you to make the most of what we offer, but not at the expense of others.

For Junior Athletes

• Act with dignity and display courtesy and good manners towards others.
• Anticipate and be responsible for my own needs including being organised, having the appropriate equipment and being on time.
• Avoid swearing and abusive language, and irresponsible behaviour
• Challenge inappropriate behaviour and language by others.
• Avoid destructive behaviour and leave athletics venues as I find them
• Notify a responsible adult if I have to go somewhere (why, where and when I will return).
• Strictly maintain boundaries between friendship and intimacy with a coach or technical official.
• Report any accidental injury, distress, misunderstanding or misinterpretation to my parents/guardians and Club Welfare Officer as soon as possible.
• Report any suspected misconduct by coaches or other people involved in athletics to the Club Welfare Officer as soon as possible.

For Adult Athletes

For all

• Act with dignity and display courtesy and good manners towards others.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every athlete, coach, technical official and others involved in athletics and treat everyone equally.
• Cooperate fully with others involved in the sport in the best interests of the athlete.
• Avoid swearing and abusive language and irresponsible behaviour including behaviour that is dangerous to yourself or others, acts of violence, bullying, harassment and physical and sexual abuse.
• Consistently promote positive aspects of the sport such as fair play and never condone rule violations or the use of prohibited or age-inappropriate substances.
• Never place undue pressure on children to perform, participate or compete.

Additionallly for parents or guardians

• Ensure that your child does not take any unnecessary valuable items to training or competition.
• Inform your child's coach of any illness or disability that needs to be taken into consideration for athletic performance.
• Provide any necessary medication that your child needs
• Assume responsibility for safe transportation of your child to and from training and competition.
• Report any concerns you have about your child's or any other child's welfare to the Club Welfare Officer (this does not affect your right to contact your local social services or the police if you feel it is necessary).