code_of_conduct

Bradford on Avon Swimming Club Code of Conduct

Philosophy

The purpose of this conduct policy is to ensure that every swimmer is provided an environment which allows them the opportunity to reach their individual goals. Therefore, underlying this policy are the following assumptions:

* A swimmer's conduct at training and at swim meets should support every other swimmer's ability to learn.

* A swimmer's conduct at training and at swim meets should support the coach's ability to teach other swimmers.

* Each swimmer should be committed to striving for their own goals and for the good of the team.

Rules

1.1 BoA swimmers are expected to remember that at training, during swim meets and in public they are representing BoA. Swimmers, coaches and parents should represent the BoA name with excellence, team spirit, good sportsmanship and politeness.

1.2 BoA swimmers are expected at all times to follow the directions of any member of the coaching staff and any person who is a chaperone. Disrespect or failure to obey instructions will not be tolerated from any athlete.

1.3 Under no circumstances will a swimmer get into the water without specifically being told by one of the coaches or helpers (including lifeguards) to do so.

1.4 Whilst travelling to/from venues on transport arranged or provided by BoA Swimming Club, swimmers will be under the control of member(s) of BoA Swimming Club. They shall follow the safety instructions of the coach driver and wear any seat belts provided.

2.1 BoA swimmers are expected to use appropriate language. Use of abusive language or obscene gestures (swearing, derogatory comments or lying) will not be tolerated.

2.2 BoA swimmers are expected to respect each other. Bullying in any form will not be tolerated. Any report of bullying shall be acted upon, without delay, by the committee or a panel appointed by them. A victim or concerned party may refer the matter as a complaint direct to the A.S.A. (01509 618700) or contact the NSPCC confidential Child Helpline (Swimline) on 0808 100 4001 (24hrs). Fighting with another person will subject the swimmer to the most severe discipline.

2.3 There shall be no drinking of alcohol or use of tobacco products or illegal drugs or any substances banned by FINA or IOC.

2.4 BoA swimmers are expected to respect and care for the property of others. Vandalism, intentional damage to property or theft of properly will not be tolerated.

2.5 All persons are responsible for their own health and safety and shall refrain from any act likely to compromise the health or safety of others.

3.1 A swimmer should normally attend a complete training session. Where possible, coaches should be notified if a swimmer will be leaving early or arriving late, before the start of the session. Swimmers may leave training only with the coach's permission. A swimmer should always attempt all aspects of a training session.

3.2 Disruption of training by a swimmer will be grounds for removal. (Continual cheating in training will be considered a disruption of practice.)

3.3 Swimmers in competitive squads should be available for team selection. They should notify the Team Manager/Competition Secretary as soon as possible if they are unable to attend an event for which they have been selected, giving reasons for their absence. Failure to do so or repeated unavailability may result in non-selection for future teams and/or a change of squad.

Discipline

Failure to follow the above rules may result in disciplinary measures, including:

* Suspension from training.

* Suspension from the team.

* Expulsion from the team.

A swimmer's first offence may mean that they miss the next training session and the notification of the swimmer's parents. A second offence may warrant a three day suspension from the team, and the swimmer and parents will have to meet with the coach at the coach's earliest convenience to be reinstated. A third offence may result in expulsion from the team. This expulsion may be appealed to the Committee. The nature or severity of the conduct may warrant more severe discipline.

Swimmers are expected to follow the spirit of the rules as well as the specific rules. The coach must adapt this philosophy to an infinite number of situations.

Swimmers are asked to respect the coach's directions and give their full co-operation. Co-operation with teammates and staff will produce a productive training environment for all. The spirit of the above rules is to provide a safe and effective training situation.

This code shall be in effect and enforced for all BoA swimmers during practice, during swim meets and at events sponsored by or in which BoA participates.

The swimmer will only be able to train and be part of the team if they agree to this Code of Conduct.