Codes of Conduct
The Club operates a Code of Conduct for Young People and a Code of Practice for Parents and Carers that we expect all members and parents to read and support.
Where we refer to 'parents' we mean parents and carers inclusively. The term 'children' or child' describes any person under the age of 18.
Code of conduct for children and young people
As a young person taking part in our club or activity, we'd like you to follow this guidance to make sure you are able to participate safely.
The essentials:
- keep yourself safe by listening to your coach or trainer, behaving responsibly and speak out when something isn't right.
- when you're with us, stay in the places where you're supposed to, don't wander off or leave without telling a coach or volunteer.
- take care of our equipment and premises as if they were your own.
- make it to practices or sessions on time.
- bring the right kit to practice and bring a water bottle.
- Do not smoke or consume alcohol on our premises or during practices, competitions or when representing the club.
Behaviour
- respect and celebrate difference in our club or activity and not discriminate against anyone else on the grounds of gender, race, sexual orientation, or ability.
- report any incidents of bullying to a member of the coaching staff, even if you're just a witness.
- treat other young people with respect and appreciate that everyone has different levels of skill and talent.
- make our club or activity a welcoming and friendly place to be.
- support and encourage your teammates. Tell them when they've done well and be there for them when they're struggling.
- respect our volunteers, and the staff and players from other teams.
- be a good sport, celebrate when we win and be gracious when we lose.
- play by the rules and have fun.
- get involved in club decisions, it's your sport too.
As a young person taking part, we understand you have the right to:
- enjoy the time you spend with us and know that you're safe.
- be told who you can talk to if something's not right.
- be listened to.
- be included.
- be involved and contribute towards decisions within the club or activity.
- be respected by us and other team members and be treated fairly.
- feel welcomed, valued and not judged based on your race, gender, sexuality or ability.
- be encouraged and develop skills with our help.
- be looked after if there's an accident or injury and have your parents informed if needed.
We expect all young people to follow the behaviours and requests set out in this code. If any young person behaves in a way which contradicts any of the points set out above, we'll address the problem straight away with parent's involvement and aim to resolve the issue.
Continued issues and repeated breaches of this code may result in us regrettably asking you to leave the activity, event or club permanently, for the welfare of other young people and our coaches and volunteers. This is something we never want to do.
Code of practice for parents and carers
- Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
- Discourage unfair play and arguing with coaches or officials.
- Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
- Never force your child to take part in sport.
- Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performances of all.
- Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
- Publicly accept officials’ judgements.
- Do not “coach” or interfere with coaching or training sessions from the sidelines.
- Do not take photographs or videos during training sessions, without express permission of the coaches.
We are grateful for the ongoing support of all our parents and carers. We are always looking for volunteers in coaching or administration so if you are interested, please contact any member of the team. Please remember, all Club communications happens on ClubZap, so if you have not joined your child’s group, please do so today.
Gorey Basketball Club
Founded 2023