Potters Bar Swimming Club - Code of Conduct

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PBSC - All club members are expected to comply with the following 'Code of Conduct' guidelines while taking part in any club activities.

General behaviour – this code of conduct applies at all times when participating at the club.

Treat all members of and persons associated with Swim England and other associated groups, with due dignity and respect.
Treat everyone equally and never discriminate against another person associated with the club on any grounds including that of age, sexual orientation, ethnic origin or nationality.
The use of inappropriate or abusive language, bullying, harassment, or physical violence will not be tolerated and will result in action being taken through the club disciplinary or child welfare policy.
Display a high standard of behaviour at all times. You are role models, and younger members will be looking up to you. Always report any poor behaviour by others to an appropriate Club Official.
Recognise and celebrate the good performance and success of fellow Club and team members.
Comply with the codes, rules and laws set out by Swim England
Observe the authority and decisions of all officials
Be respectful and ensure you adhere to this code of conduct when using shared facilities with other groups and members of the public.
Respect the facilities – any damage to the facilities will be charged to the swimmer(s), and sanctions will be applied.

Swimming training

Treat your Coach/Teacher and fellow Swimmers with respect.
Make your Coach/Teacher aware if you have difficulties in attending training sessions as laid down for your squad.
Arrive 10 mins on poolside before the training session starts to complete poolside warm up as directed by your Coach/Teacher.
If you arrive late report to your Coach/Teacher before entering the pool.
Ensure you have all your equipment with you, i.e. paddles; kick boards, hats, goggles, a drink, etc.
If you need to leave the pool for any reason during training inform your Coach/Teacher before doing so.
Listen to what your Coach/Teacher is telling you at all times and obey instructions given.
Always swim to the wall as you do in a race, and practice turns as instructed.
Do not stop and stand in the lane, or obstruct others from completing their training.
Swimmers should not interfere with other swimmers in their lane. If others are faster the swimmer should let them overtake at the end of the length so as not to hinder them. Swimmers should not pull on other swimmers legs.
The warm-up is NOT a race - it is for warming up.
Do not pull on the ropes as this may injure other Swimmers.
Do not skip lengths or sets - you are only cheating yourself.
Think about what you are doing during training and if you have any problems discuss them with your Coach/Teacher at an appropriate time.
If you have any problems with the behaviour of fellow members report them at the time to an appropriate adult / coach.
Swimmers must move carefully and safely around the poolside - no running, pushing swimmers into the water or throwing in objects.
Respect the property of other swimmers and the equipment provided.
Medication should not be taken poolside unless under parental guidance. The club cannot provide any medication for swimmers.

Competition

At competitions whether they be open meets, national events or club galas always behave in a manner that shows respect to both your Coach, officials, members and team mates and the members of all competing clubs.
You will be required to attend events and galas that the Head Coach has entered/selected you for unless previously agreed otherwise with the relevant Club Committee member and Coach.
When representing the club at galas and competitions remember that the club's reputation depends on the way swimmers behave. This Code of Conduct applies at all times when participating in such events.
You must wear appropriate swimwear, tracksuits, T shirts/shorts and hats as laid down by Potters Bar Swimming Club.
Report to your Coach and / or Team Manager on arrival on poolside.
Warm-up before the event as directed by the Coach and ensure you fully prepare yourself for the race.
Be Part of the Team. Stay with the Team on poolside. If you have to leave poolside for any reason, ensure you inform and in some cases get the consent of the Team Manager / Coach, before doing so.
After your race report to your coach for feedback.
Support your team mates. Everyone likes to be supported and they will be supporting you.
Swim down after the race, if possible, as advised by your Coach. Your behaviour in the swim down facility must be appropriate and respectful to other users at all times.
Never leave an event until either the gala is complete or you have the explicit agreement of the Coach or Team Manager.
Treat other competitors and teams with respect in victory and defeat

Sanctions

With limited training times, we cannot afford coaches wasting session time continually disciplining swimmers and if necessary, we will enlist the support of parents in resolving behavioural issues.

Swimmers disrupting sessions for whatever reason will be issued an initial warning by the coach. Swimmers continuing to ignore the warning will be asked to leave the pool.
A letter will be sent home and the offender may only be allowed to attend subsequent sessions with a parent present, whilst the problem continues.
More serious breaches of the Code of Conduct will be reported to the Chairman / Secretary of the club and the matter will be discussed at the next committee meeting.
The Committee have the right to decide on any matters not covered in the Code of Conduct.
The failure of any member to continually comply with all of the code of conduct will result in sanctions being taken under the club rules which may result in permanent or temporary exclusion from training sessions.
In accordance with the club's Constitution, only the Committee can ultimately expel a swimmer, a decision not taken lightly but taken in the interests of the safety and well-being of the swimmers and club as a whole.
Damage to facilities will be charged to the swimmer, and appropriate sanctions applied.

To continue to be a part of the PBSC Club, I accept the PBSC Code of Conduct

Under 18's - From Wavepower 2024

This code is something that you as an athlete should refer to in relation to your rights as an athlete, the respect you should expect but also that which you demonstrate to other members, what is expected of you in terms of listening and being listened to and your behavior as a member of the club.

As a member of our club, you have the right to:

• Feel safe and know how you can raise concerns.

• Be listened to.

• Be involved and contribute towards decisions within the club or activity.

• Be respected and treated fairly by every member of the club.

• Feel welcomed, valued and not judged based on your race, gender, sexuality, faith, ability or any other relevant characteristic.

• Be encouraged and developed with our help and support.

• Be looked after if there’s an accident or injury and have your parents/guardians/ emergency contact informed, where appropriate.

As a member of our club we expect you to:

• Be aware of Wavepower and adhere to relevant guidance.

• Adhere to the Swim England regulations, Code of Ethics, Club Constitution and rules.

• Listen to your coach or teacher, behave responsibly and speak out when something isn’t right.

• Never leave the premises (at either training or a competition) without agreeing it with your coach, teacher or team manager first. This is just as important for our adult members as well as those under 18.

• Make it to training and competitions on time and if you’re running late, let a member of the club know.

• Make your coach or teacher aware if you have any difficulties attending training or competitions.

• Bring the right kit to training and competitions.

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• Take care of equipment and premises as if they were your own.

• Support and encourage your team mates.

• Respect volunteers and competitors at competitions.

• Respect the committee members, coaching and teaching team and volunteer helpers at all times.

• Get involved in club decisions, it’s your sport too.

We expect certain standards of behaviour from our members. By becoming a member of the club and therefore agreeing to this Code of Conduct you agree to:

• Follow the rules of the club, squad or activity at all times.

• Respect and celebrate differences in the club and you will not discriminate against anyone else on the grounds of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, faith, ability, or any other relevant characteristic.

• Understand that the use of abusive or inappropriate language, bullying, physical violence or any other behaviour which hurts others will not be tolerated by the club.

• Respect the privacy of others especially in the changing rooms.

• Not use any mobile device, at any time, in the changing areas.

• Report any concerns you have about someone taking photographs or footage of others in the changing areas.

• Report any incidents of bullying or unacceptable behaviour to the welfare officer, even if you’re just a witness.

Breaches of this Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action being taken against you by the club committee and any behaviour which may be a criminal offence will be reported to Police and any other relevant authority, by the club.

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Signature of parent/guardian

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Sign your agreement at swimming.org/wavepower.

Digital and print versions are available.

Over 18's - From Wavepower 2024

As a member of our club, you have the right to:

• Feel safe and know how you can raise concerns.

• Be listened to.

• Be involved and contribute towards decisions within the club or activity.

• Be respected and treated fairly by every member of the club.

• Feel welcomed, valued and not judged based on your race, gender, sexuality, faith, ability, or any other relevant characteristic.

• Be encouraged and developed with our help and support.

• Be looked after if there’s an accident or injury and have your emergency contact / next of kin informed, where appropriate.

As a member of our club we expect you to:

• Be aware of Wavepower and adhere to relevant guidance.

• Adhere to the Swim England regulations, Code of Ethics, Club Constitution and rules.

• Respect your coach or teacher, behave responsibly and speak out when something isn’t right.

• Let someone know if you are leaving the premises (at either training or a competition). This is just as important for our adult members as well as those under 18 to know that you are safe at all times.

• Let someone know if you’re running late, particularly at a competition where it may impact on other members.

• Let someone know if you have any difficulties attending training or competitions.