ALNWICK HARRIERS

Code of Conduct for Junior Members and Parents/Carers

Junior Code

Alnwick Harriers is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with the club’s welfare officer; Dawn Eastham. As a member of Alnwick Harriers you are expected to abide by the following junior code of conduct:

• All members must compete within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.

• All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

• Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach if they are going to be late.

• Members must wear suitable clothing for training and club vests for competition.

• Members must pay any membership fees or race fees promptly.

• Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.

• Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.

Parents/Carers

• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.

• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.

• Help your child to recognize good performance, not just results.

• Never force your child to take part in sport.

• Set a good example by recognizing fair play and applauding good performances of all.

• Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.

• Publicly accept officials' judgments.

• Support your child's involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.

• Use correct and proper language at all times.

• Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.