Parents Code Of Conduct

Chichester Olympic Gymnastic Club

Parents Code Of Conduct

· Help us to keep your child safe by encouraging them to learn the rules about safety and acceptable behaviour and to participate within them.

· Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results. Praise your child for effort and achievement, never punish or belittle a child for poor performance or making mistakes.

· Be a positive role model by recognising good sportsmanship and applauding the performances of all. Accept officials' decisions in competition, addressing any queries through the Head Coach.

· Support your child's involvement and help them to enjoy their sport. Make sure your child wants to take part in gymnastics - never force them because it is something you want them to do.

· Always ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the activity. Our dress code is bare feet, leotards, fitted shorts and T-shirts. There should be no baggy clothing. Track suit bottoms may only be worn during the warm up exercises. They should be of ankle length and have an elasticised waist. Hair needs to be tied back wherever possible and all jewellery removed. (Earrings for newly pierced ears can remain in place but need to be protected by plasters or tape). The Head Coach must be advised of all jewellery or body adornments worn for religious or medical reasons so that a risk assessment can be made regarding personal safety.

· Always ensure your child brings plenty to drink.

· Keep us informed if your child is ill or unable to attend sessions and notify pre-existing injuries or illness to the Head Coach.

· Ensure children arrive and are collected on time.

· Always come in to the gymnastics hall to deliver and collect your child.

· Never leave your child before the session begins, as the coaches' duty of care starts when their class begins.

· If you decide that your child can go home unaccompanied you will need to provide a signed letter of consent taking full responsibility for their safety and specifying the dates and times for which you are giving permission.

· You are welcome to stay and observe the class, but must refrain from intervening with discipline or coaching unless your help is requested.

· Use appropriate verbal and body language at all times. Swearing, offensive language or aggressive or offensive behaviour will not be tolerated.

· All session fees, competition entry fees and British Gymnastic Membership fees must be paid promptly.

· Share any compliments, comments, concerns or complaints using the procedures displayed on the Club Notice board and website.