Code of conduct for club officials and volunteers

Code of conduct for club officials and volunteers

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All volunteers must:

· Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance.

· Coaches must respect and champion the rights of every individual to participate in sport.

· Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers, based on openness, honesty, mutual trust and respect.

· Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.

· Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play).

· Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.

· Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club.

· Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover.

· Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward.

· Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances.