CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS
Please read the following code of conduct and either print the PDF version, sign it and put in the black poolside envelope for April Owens, or you can agree to the code by ticking the electronic box at the bottom of the page.
PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
THE CLUB WILL UNDERTAKE TO:
1. Ensure good child protection guide lines are followed at all times to keep your child safe.
2. Ensure all activities are properly supervised/taught/coached and consent is obtained for any activity previously agreed.
3. Inform you at once if your child is ill and ensure their wellbeing until you are able to collect them.
THE PARENT HAS A RIGHT TO:
N.B. The Coach will deal with breaches of the Code for Swimmers in the first instance. This may include a verbal warning followed by a sitting out for a ‘timeout’. The coach may also require the swimmer to get dressed and sit back on the poolside, if a parent or other responsible adult is not present. If the coach considers the breach (or breaches) merit this, the coach will report the incident to the Welfare Officer, which will be dealt with in accordance with the BSC and Swim England guidelines. Sanctions for breach of any code may include a verbal or written warning or suspension from the clubs activities. The Club also has the right under its constitution to suspend or expel a swimmer for breaches by the relevant parent of the code for parents.
I …………………………… agree to abide by the above codes of conduct.
Signed ………………………… Date………………..
- Complete and return your child's medical information on your joining form. Report any changes in the state of the child’s health to the coach prior to coaching sessions. Ensure the club has up to date contact details for you. Ensure the club has alternative contact details for you.
- Deliver and collect your child punctually to and from the coaching sessions/swim meets. Please inform a member of the coaching staff if there is an unavoidable problem.
- If the club changes your child’s squad, please remember the change is to provide appropriate levels of training and enable your child to progress which should be facilitated and encouraged at all times.
- Ensure your child is properly and adequately attired for the training session/event including all required equipment, hat, goggles and all relevant training kit, including kit for dry land training.
- Inform the coach before a session if your child is to be collected early from a coaching session/meet and if so by whom.
- Encourage your child to obey rules and teach them that they can only do their best. Do not force your child to swim.
- Behave responsibly as a spectator at training/meets and treat swimmers, coaches, committee members and parents of yours and other clubs with due respect, meeting the Swim England commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Ensure they do not use inappropriate language within the club environment.
- Show appreciation and support your child and all the team members.
- Ensure your child’s needs are met in terms of nutritional needs and listen to advice given from the coaches.
- Support the coaching staff and committee and raise any concerns you have in an appropriate manner. Details of the clubs Welfare Officer can be found on the BSC website.
- Do not enter poolside during the meets unless requested to do so or in an emergency.
- If you wish to have a discussion with the coach please speak to them after a session to arrange a suitable time. In your dealing with your child’s coach, treat the coach with respect and in the same manner, as you would wish to be treated.
- Most of all help your child enjoy the sport and achieve to the best of their ability.
THE CLUB WILL UNDERTAKE TO:
1. Ensure good child protection guide lines are followed at all times to keep your child safe.
2. Ensure all activities are properly supervised/taught/coached and consent is obtained for any activity previously agreed.
3. Inform you at once if your child is ill and ensure their wellbeing until you are able to collect them.
THE PARENT HAS A RIGHT TO:
- Make a written complaint to the club if they feel the club or a member of the club is not acting appropriately to the BSC Constitution, Codes of Conduct, Ethos and Expectations and Swim England Club Laws and Rules. Details of how to do this can be obtained from the club Welfare Officer.
- Make a complaint on behalf of their child to Swim England.
N.B. The Coach will deal with breaches of the Code for Swimmers in the first instance. This may include a verbal warning followed by a sitting out for a ‘timeout’. The coach may also require the swimmer to get dressed and sit back on the poolside, if a parent or other responsible adult is not present. If the coach considers the breach (or breaches) merit this, the coach will report the incident to the Welfare Officer, which will be dealt with in accordance with the BSC and Swim England guidelines. Sanctions for breach of any code may include a verbal or written warning or suspension from the clubs activities. The Club also has the right under its constitution to suspend or expel a swimmer for breaches by the relevant parent of the code for parents.
I …………………………… agree to abide by the above codes of conduct.
Signed ………………………… Date………………..
