As a parent/carer of a member of the club, you are expected to abide by the following code.
- I will:
- ensure that my child is signed in and out at club sessions
- inform the coach of any specific health requirements or medical conditions of my child in advance of the coaching session by completion of a club membership form or a parental consent form
- advise the coach if my child has to leave early or is being collected by someone other than a parent/carer, giving details of the arrangement including who will be collecting my child, when
and at what time
- encourage my child to learn the rules and play within them
- discourage unfair play and arguing with officials
- help my child to recognise good performance, not just results
- set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all
- never punish or abuse a child for losing or making mistakes
- publicly accept officials’ judgments and teach children to do likewise
- support my child’s involvement and help him/her to enjoy his/her sport
- use correct and proper language at all times
- remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not mine
- support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
- respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, disability, cultural background or religion
- show appreciation and respect for coaches, officials and administrators. Remember, without them, your child could not participate.
As a member of the club, you are expected to abide by the following code.
I will:
- arrive for training and competition in good time to prepare properly
- wear suitable kit (including a helmet) and clothing for all cycling activity sessions, as agreed with the coach
- warm up and cool down properly on all occasions
- play within the rules and respect officials and all their decisions
- be a good sport by applauding all good performances, whether they are made by my club or the opposition
- control my temper - verbal abuse of officials and other riders, or deliberately distracting/provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted behaviour in any sport
- work equally hard for myself and my club - remember, the club’s performance will benefit, and so will I
- respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, disability, cultural background or religion
- pay any fees promptly
- abide by the rule that junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or while representing the club at competitions
- abide by the rule that junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on club premises or while representing the club
- treat all participants in cycling as I would like to be treated - not bullying or taking unfair advantage of another participant
- cooperate with my coach, club mates and opponents - remember, without them there would be no competition
- thank officials and opponents after competition