Code Of Conduct – Club Members
• As a member of Bristol Ariel Rowing Club you are expected to abide by the following code of conduct:
• All members must comply with the rules of the club and individual competitions and respect officials and their
decisions.
• All members must comply with instructions and decisions made by coaches, captains, and nominated parent
helpers.
• All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of gender, ability, cultural
background or religion.
• Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or captain if they are
going to be late.
• Members must wear suitable kit for training sessions and competitions, as agreed with the coach.
• Members must pay any fees for membership or events promptly.
• Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.
• Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst
representing the club.
In addition the ARA Water Safety Code states that Junior Members have a duty to:
• Act in a manner that will not compromise the safety of themselves, Club members, other water users and the
general public.
• Assess risks and base their decisions on such assessments.
• Actively respond to their Club's safety rules.
• Be proactive in warning others of impending danger.
• Inform coaches and other crew/Club members of any medical condition that may present a risk to themselves
and/or their crew. In the case of juniors, parents have a duty to advise those in charge.
Code of Conduct - Parents/Carers
Parents are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns that they may have about any aspect of the
club with the Captain or Welfare Officer.
As a parent you are expected to abide by the following code of conduct:
• Encourage your child to learn the rules and abide by them.
• Discourage unfair tactics and arguing with officials.
• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
• Never force your child to take part in rowing.
• 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 the judgments of coaches and appointed helpers.
• Support your child's involvement and help them to enjoy their rowing.
• Use correct and proper language at all times.
• Encourage and guide performers to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.
In addition the ARA Water Safety Code states that parents have a duty to:
• Advise those in charge of any medical condition that may present a risk to their child and/or other club members.
• Act in a manner that will not compromise the safety of themselves, Club members, other water users and the
general public.
• Actively respond to the Club's safety rules.
Code of Conduct - Club Officials and Volunteers
• The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarized below.
• All volunteers/parent helpers must:
• Consider the wellbeing and safety of participants before the development of performance.
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with participants, based on mutual trust and respect.
• Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.
• Promote the positive aspects of the sport (eg fair play).
• Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club.
• Hold appropriate valid qualifications and insurance cover.
• Never exert undue influence over participants to obtain personal benefit or reward.
• Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibited substances.
• Encourage participants to value their performances and not just results.
• Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.
• As a member of Bristol Ariel Rowing Club you are expected to abide by the following code of conduct:
• All members must comply with the rules of the club and individual competitions and respect officials and their
decisions.
• All members must comply with instructions and decisions made by coaches, captains, and nominated parent
helpers.
• All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of gender, ability, cultural
background or religion.
• Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or captain if they are
going to be late.
• Members must wear suitable kit for training sessions and competitions, as agreed with the coach.
• Members must pay any fees for membership or events promptly.
• Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.
• Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst
representing the club.
In addition the ARA Water Safety Code states that Junior Members have a duty to:
• Act in a manner that will not compromise the safety of themselves, Club members, other water users and the
general public.
• Assess risks and base their decisions on such assessments.
• Actively respond to their Club's safety rules.
• Be proactive in warning others of impending danger.
• Inform coaches and other crew/Club members of any medical condition that may present a risk to themselves
and/or their crew. In the case of juniors, parents have a duty to advise those in charge.
Code of Conduct - Parents/Carers
Parents are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns that they may have about any aspect of the
club with the Captain or Welfare Officer.
As a parent you are expected to abide by the following code of conduct:
• Encourage your child to learn the rules and abide by them.
• Discourage unfair tactics and arguing with officials.
• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
• Never force your child to take part in rowing.
• 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 the judgments of coaches and appointed helpers.
• Support your child's involvement and help them to enjoy their rowing.
• Use correct and proper language at all times.
• Encourage and guide performers to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.
In addition the ARA Water Safety Code states that parents have a duty to:
• Advise those in charge of any medical condition that may present a risk to their child and/or other club members.
• Act in a manner that will not compromise the safety of themselves, Club members, other water users and the
general public.
• Actively respond to the Club's safety rules.
Code of Conduct - Club Officials and Volunteers
• The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarized below.
• All volunteers/parent helpers must:
• Consider the wellbeing and safety of participants before the development of performance.
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with participants, based on mutual trust and respect.
• Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.
• Promote the positive aspects of the sport (eg fair play).
• Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club.
• Hold appropriate valid qualifications and insurance cover.
• Never exert undue influence over participants to obtain personal benefit or reward.
• Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibited substances.
• Encourage participants to value their performances and not just results.
• Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.
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