As a parent/carer of a member of the club, you are expected to abide by the following code by:
- Informing the coach of any specific health requirements or medical conditions of your child in advance of the coaching session by completion of a Club Membership form or a Parental Consent form
- Advising the coach if your 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 your child, when and at what time
- Encouraging your child to learn the rules and play within them
- Discouraging unfair play and arguing with officials
- Helping your child to recognise good performance, not just results
- Setting a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all
- Never punishing or abusing a child for losing or making mistakes
- Publicly accepting officials’ judgments and teaching children to do likewise
- Supporting your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport
- Using correct and proper language at all times. This also applies to the use of social media and the internet
- Remembering that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours
- Supporting all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
- Respecting the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, disability, cultural background or religion
- Showing appreciation and respect for coaches, officials and administrators. Remember, without them, your child could not participate
- Supporting the coaching methods used by Eastlands Velo, as advised by British Cycling. Individual and prescriptive coaching is not advised for the under 16 age groups.
- Not submitting a press release about a single rider or child which relates to their participation with Eastlands Velo, or relates to other riders in Eastlands Velo unless reviewed by a member of the Club Commitee.
The committee may ask you to leave the session or club if you do not abide by this code of conduct