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The club has prepared Codes of Conduct for the following Groups:

 

Athletes    (Click here to view)

Parents / Guardian / Carers     (Click here to view)

Coaches     (Click here to view)

 

All are expected to abide by these Codes of Conduct

 

 

 

 

 

ATHLETE'S CODE OF CONDUCT

CODES OF CONDUCT FOR OUR SPORT

Athletes should: 

§ treat others the same as you would wish them to treat you

§ keep the same values off the field as you do when engaged in athletics

§ be organised and on time

§ thank those who help you participate in athletics

§ tell your coach if you are receiving any other coaching

§ be patient with others

§ act with dignity at all times

§ tell a responsible adult if you have to go somewhere (why, where and when you will return)

§ not respond if someone seeks private information, unrelated to athletics e.g. home life

§ use safe transport or travel arrangements

§ never be destructive and always leave athletics venues as you find them

§ never engage in any illegal or irresponsible behaviour

§ tell your coach if someone’s behaviour falls below the expected standards of ‘Athletics Welfare’ 

 speak out immediately if anything makes you concerned or uncomfortable (telling your parents/carers and or the Club Welfare Officers) or if you suspect a club mate has suffered from misconduct by someone else 

Unacceptable Behaviour:

Personal Abuse

o Hitting Someone

o Shouting at someone in a threatening way

o Spitting at someone

o Swearing at someone

o Inappropriately touching someone

o Telling lies about someone

o Causing anyone to be afraid

Disobedience

o Not immediately obeying an instruction by a coach or helper or any responsible adult connected with the club or with any athletics meeting

Abuse of Property

o Misusing athletic implements. There are strict rules of athletics about how implements are to be used

o Destroying or damaging someone else’s property

o Stealing

General

o Rudeness

o Lateness

o Untidiness

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PARENTS' OR CARERS' CODES OF CONDUCT FOR OUR SPORT

Parents / carers should: 

check out the people who are coaching or managing your child

 take an active interest in your child’s participation

attend training and competitions whenever possible

ensure that your child does not take unnecessary valuable items to training or competition

know exactly where your child will be at all times and who they are with

return a written informed consent form to the Club/Team Manager/Chaperone, 
including next of kin details, health and medical requirements, before your child 
goes to any ‘away’ events

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 for the duration of any trips 
never make assumptions about your child’s safety

work with the club’s Child Protection Officers to ensure the continuing safety of 
your child and all other members  

remember that coaches, officials, club officers and committee members are all volunteers 
and should be treated with respect. None of them is paid and are all giving freely of 
their time for the benefit of your children.

respect that some of our coaches may be teachers and teachers in your child’s school. 
Whilst working for Orwell Panthers they are in their own time and on no account 
should they be approached to discuss school business. 
There is a time and place for all things.

be aware that by supporting the athletes you too are representing Orwell 
Panthers A C and you should never act in a way that will bring the club or its 
members into disrepute. This could be at club meetings, training sessions 
or at competitions where you may be clearly identified as connected to the club.

never take the law into your own hands. If you suspect that an athlete is being bullied 
or in any way abused it is absolutely essential that you do not take direct action 
but you inform one of our Child Protection Officers (Paul Davis or Pat Palmer) 
who have been specially trained and will take the necessary action to resolve 
the problem. In the absence of a Child Protection Officer, you should contact 
the Team Manager or the athlete’s coach. Any direct action on your part could 
make matters worse for all concerned.

 

 

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COACHES' CODES OF CONDUCT FOR OUR SPORT

Coaches should:

§         respect the rights, dignity and worth of every athlete and treat everyone equally, regardless of background or ability

§         place the welfare and safety of the athlete above the development of performance

§         develop appropriate working relationships with athletes (especially under 18s), based on mutual trust and respect

§         not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward

§         encourage and guide athletes to accept and take responsibility for their own behaviour and performance and give them as much autonomy as possible

§         never do something for an athlete that they can do for themselves (In the case of some disabled athletes or vulnerable adults tasks of a personal nature may be requested or necessary. In such cases, the full understanding and consent of the parent or carer should be sought and the individual’s autonomy and dignity should be respected.)

§         avoid critical language or actions, such as sarcasm, that undermine an athlete’s self-esteem

§         not spend time alone with a young athlete unless clearly in view of others

§         avoid taking a young athlete alone in your car

§         never invite a young athlete alone to your home

§         never engage in physical or sexually provocative games, including horseplay, or share a bedroom with a child

§         always explain why and ask for consent before touching an athlete

§         work in same-sex pairs when supervising changing areas

§         ensure that parents/carers know about and have approved in advance if taking a young athlete away from the usual training venue

§         respect the right of young athletes to an independent life outside athletics

§         make sure you are appropriately qualified for activities that you coach and update your licence and education as and when required by UK Athletics

§         adopt safe training regimes appropriate to the age, stage of development and capacity of the athlete

§         at the outset, clarify with athletes (and where appropriate their parents or carers) exactly what is expected of them and what performers are entitled to expect from you

§         never try to recruit, either overtly or covertly, athletes who are already receiving coaching

§         co-operate fully with other colleagues (e.g. other coaches, officials, team managers, sport scientists, doctors, physiotherapists, governing body staff) in the best interests of the athlete

§         consistently promote positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone rule violations or the use of prohibited or age-inappropriate substances

§         strictly maintain a clear boundary between friendship and intimacy with athletes

§         challenge inappropriate behaviour or language by others

§         report any accidental injury, distress or misunderstanding or misinterpretation (including if a child appears to have been sexually aroused by your actions). A brief written report of such incidents should be submitted to the Welfare Officer as soon as possible, and parents/carers notified.

§         report any suspected misconduct by other coaches or athletics personnel

§         consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance 

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