4. Codes of Conduct - Parents/Guardians

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

• Consider the wellbeing and safety of players (children) before the development of performance.
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with players (children), based on mutual trust and respect.
• Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of the players (children) 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 players to obtain personal benefit or reward.
• Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances.
• Encourage players (children) to value their performances and not just results.
• Promote and encourage playing/training as “fun for all”.
• All adults involved with players, under the age of 18 years, must have a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) form completed.
• All adults are reminded never to put themselves in a position which may compromise the Child Protection Policy, e.g. being alone with players in changing rooms/toilets; and must report any incident or suspicion of child abuse (verbal, physical, sexual or neglect) to the Child Welfare Officer or Head Coach.