Codes Of Conduct

Code of Conduct For Club Coaches, Officials and Volunteers

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All Club Coaches, Officials and Volunteers must: –

  • Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance
  • Discourage challenging / arguing with officials
  • Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers based on mutual trust and respect
  • Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover
  • Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part and ensure all participants are suitably prepared physically and mentally when learning new skills
  • Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance, dressing suitably and not using inappropriate language at any time whilst involved with club activities
  • Never consume alcohol immediately before or during training or events
  • Obtain prior agreement from the parent/guardian of performers before transporting them anywhere (training/competitions)
  • Never have performers stay overnight at your home
  • Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward
  • Always report any incidents, referrals or disclosures immediately, following the appropriate guidelines set out in the BG Child Protection policy 2004
  • Never condone rule violations or use of prohibited substances
  • Make sure that confidential information is not divulged unless with the express approval of the individual concerned
  • Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play)
  • Encourage performers to value their performances and not just results
  • Follow all guidelines laid down by British Gymnastics and Richmondshire Thirsk Dales Gymnastics Club

Code of ConductFor Parents / Guardians within the club and at Competitions

  • Always ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the activity and has plenty to drink including a water bottle for each session. 
  • Encourage your child to learn the rules and participate within them – these are to keep everyone safe. 
  • Discourage challenging / arguing with officials
  • Publicly accept officials’ judgements
  • Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results and that progress can take time. 
  • Set a good example by recognising good sportsmanship and applauding the good performances of all.
  • Never force your child to take part in sport
  • Keep the club informed if your child is ill or unable to attend sessions
  • Endeavour to establish good communications with the club, coaches and officials for the benefit of all – Coaches are available at the end of sessions. Please ask for the lead coach of the session or email – richmondshiregymenquiries@gmail.com and we will respond to any queries you may have
  • Share any concerns or complaints about any aspect of the club through the approved channels. We have a designated club welfare officer for any welfare issues. richmondshirewelfare@gmail.com 
  • 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 
  • Please pay all fees and subs on time and ensure your gymnast has British gymnastics membership https://www.british-gymnastics.org/gymnet/register/registerstart
  • Keep all young children and babies under your control and supervision whilst in the gym

Code of Conduct For Participants

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all our members. The club believes it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with our Welfare Officer – richmondshirewelare@gmail.com, or if this is not possible a member of our coaching team, so correct procedures can e followed.

As a member of Richmondshire Thirsk Dales Gymnastics Club you are expected to abide by the following club rules:

  • All members must participate within the rules and respect coaches, judges and their decisions.
  • All members must respect opponents and fellow club members.
  • Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach,  if they are going to be late, or unable to attend. 
  • Members must wear suitable attire for training. No jeans, items with zips, for example. Keep all long hair tied back. Remove all body jewellery or cover as necessary – Please check with your coach on correct competition attire. 
  • Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly. 
  • Members must not smoke, consume alcohol or take drugs of any kind whilst representing the club at competitions or other events
  • Members should treat all equipment with respect
  • Members must inform the head coach of any injuries or illness they may have before the warm-up begins
  • Members should not eat or chew gum during a session.
  • Members must not use bad language
  • Members should remain with coaches at the end of a session until collected by their parent or guardian, unless they have written permission to walk home (age 12 plus)
  • Mobile phones must not be used by gymnasts in the gym whilst training.