Code of Conduct for children & young people.
Note: Where we refer to 'parents' we mean parents and carers inclusively. The term 'children' or 'child' describes any person under the age of 18. As a young person taking part in our team or activity, we'd like you to follow this guidance to make sure you are able to participate in your sport or activity safely.
The essentials:
- Keep yourself safe by listening to your coach, behaving responsibly and speak out when something isn't right.
- When you're with us, stay in the places where you're supposed to, don't wander off or leave without telling a coach.
- Take care of our equipment and premises as if they were your own.
- Make it to practices or sessions on time and if you're running late, let a member of staff know.
- Bring the right kit to practice and wear appropriate kit for the weather.
- Not smoke or consume alcohol on our premises or during practices, competitions or when representing us
Behaviour:
- Respect and celebrate difference in our club or activity and not discriminate against anyone else on the grounds of gender, race, sexual orientation, or ability.
- Report any incidents of bullying to the Coach or Safeguarding Lead, even if you're just a witness.
- Treat other young people with respect and appreciate that everyone has different levels of skill and talent.
- Nake our team or activity a welcoming and friendly place to be.
- Support and encourage your teammates.
- Respect our coach / management team, and riders from other teams / clubs.
- Follow our online safety and internet use policies.
As a young person taking part, we understand you have the right to:
- Enjoy the time you spend with us and know that you're safe.
- Be told who you can talk to if something's not right.
- Be listened to
- Be included.
- Be involved and contribute towards decisions within the club or activity.
- Be respected by us and other team members and be treated fairly.
- Feel welcomed, valued, and not judged based on your race, gender, sexuality, or ability.
- Be encouraged and develop skills with our help.
- Be looked after if there's an accident or injury and have your parents informed if needed.
We expect all young people to follow the behaviours and requests set out in this code. If any young person behaves in a way which contradicts any of the points set out above, we'll address the problem straight away with parent's involvement and aim to resolve the issue. Continued issues and repeated breaches of this code may result in us regrettably asking you to leave the activity, event, or team permanently, for the welfare of other young people and our staff. This is something we never want to do.