CODE OF CONDUCT - Parents & Guardians

West Coast Calisthenics Club expects all Parents/Guardians of members under the age of 18 years to adhere to the following code of conduct:
Training sessions

• When arriving at training children are not to be left until the team coordinator or coach has arrived (please do not leave children with a cadet or helper).
• At the end of training sessions children are to be collected from inside the hall (children will not be able to leave the hall unless accompanied by an  Adult).
• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours!
• Encourage children to always listen and follow the coach’s instructions
• Encourage your child to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence, lead by example in your interactions with others.
• Where children are less than 18 years old inform the team coordinator of any illness or injury your child may have. Provide copies of medical advice if requested by the coach.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person and their families regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Do not approach coaches with concerns. Speak to your team coordinator and they will arrange a convenient time for the coach to speak to you if necessary.
• Encourage Children to attend all training sessions including second trainings later in the year. Calisthenics is a competitive team sport and needs all members for worthwhile training, of course there may extenuating circumstances, for example family or school commitments, however a second sport would not be considered extenuating.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.  Competitions – compulsory for Sub Junior 1-7 and above.
• Encourage your child to practice and be prepared for competition
• Ensure children attend all their teams’ competitions. If members are unable to attend competitions, please inform the team coordinator no later than the end of term 1.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
• Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances by other teams, win or lose.
• Respect officials' decision and teach children to do likewise.
• Show appreciation for coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.

Consequences for Breach of the Code of Conduct - The West Coast Committee reserves the right to discipline any person in breach of this Code of Conduct in a manner which they deem appropriate and fair, or at a future time that is agreed upon.

Breaches of the Code of Conduct will be dealt with on an individual basis. Breaches of this Code of Conduct may result in any of the following consequences:

• Verbal warning
• Written warning
• Removal of your child/children from the team
• Removal from the Club