Code of Conduct Policy

Selwyn Swim Club – Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct applies to all swimmers of Selwyn Swim Club (SSC), their families, caregivers and anyone participating or connected to SSC in all volunteering roles and at all times when representing the club.

The Selwyn Swim Club’s main objectives are to promote, foster, teach and perpetuate the sport of swimming and to encourage the training of all athletes for competition in the field of amateur swimming. The club has always promoted the well-being, the safety and the respect of all athletes involved in the sport. The Club promotes an inclusive fun atmosphere where swimmers can enjoy being involved in all aspects of swimming, competing, training, tours, camps and fund raising. A team ethos is nurtured for the welfare of all members. Listening is automatically given that it be a two way form of communication so swimmers know they can have a voice in their own swimming development.

This Code of Conduct will allow all swimmers to achieve their highest level of excellence and to develop personal discipline and self-motivation. Importantly, it will ensure that training, travel and all other club related activities remain enjoyable and safe for all members.

SWIMMERS & MEMBERS: Responsibilities:

  

•        Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
•        Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
•        Be professional in, and accept responsibility for your actions. 
•        Be a positive role model. 
•        Pro-active in arriving to trainings and events on time. 
•        Encouragement to participate, to a level suitable for all concerned. 
•        Focus on efforts and success in terms of goals and performance, rather than winning or losing 
•        Ensure you meet the club volunteering obligations. 
•        Ensure that your coach or team manager are informed regarding absenteeism, medical conditions or other relevant matters concerning your child. 
•        Provide the Club with emergency contact information and be reasonably available in such an advent.
•        Know all training and/or competitive programmes and accept that it is your responsibility for arrival and departure. Parents/guardians should ensure they do not leave their child/ren waiting unsupervised at any time. 
•        Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to standards, rules, regulations and policies. 
•        Operate within the Constitution, Regulations, Policies and Procedures of SNZ and FINA. 
•        Abide by the Sports Anti-Doping Rules. 
•        Refrain from any form of abuse, harassment, discrimination and victimisation towards others. 
•        Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the activity in accordance with relevant SNZ policy. 
•        Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured. 
•        Conduct yourself in a sportsman-like manner and respect fellow swimmers, coaches, managers, staff, officials and the achievement of opponents. 
•        To not provide comment to any media on behalf of SNZ. 
•        To not speak to any media in a negative way regarding SNZ. 
•        Never act in any way that may bring disrepute or disgrace to SNZ members, its stakeholders and/or its sponsors, potential sponsors and/or partners. 
•        Not to participate (or benefit from assisting others involved) in sports betting or gambling activity associated with swimming events and/or swimming results in which you/they are participating or have been directly involved in. 
•        Understand and abide by the rules set by SNZ, SCWC and your Club.
•        Never argue with or verbally abuse an official. Always use the appropriate rules and guidelines to resolve a dispute and compete according to the rules.
•        Do not bully or take an unfair advantage of another competitor/official. 
•        Cooperate professionally with coaches, managers, co mates, peers, officials and opponents. 
•        Refrain from possessing, consuming prohibited substances while in SNZ camps or on tours. 
•        Swimmers are not to consume or purchase alcohol and tobacco while in SNZ camps or on Tours without the agreement of the Team Manager and Head Coach. 
•        Read the Swimming New Zealand Parent’s Handbook.  
•        Comply with training, competition, curfew and behaviour requirements directed by SNZ, while in camp or on tours. 
•        Make a commitment to providing quality service and performance when appropriate from all          members.
•        Ensure that you and your child/children abide by the code of conduct

 

 

 

 

Members Name: __________________________________________

 

Signed: __________________________________________     Date: ______________

 

 

Parents / Caregivers Name: _______________________________________

 

Signed: _______________________________________ Date:________________