Parents Code of Conduct

• Encourage your child/children to learn the rules of swimming and play within them.
• Training fees are payable in advance at the beginning of each term. Failure to do so will mean that swimmers are denied access to training sessions until the arrears are paid in full.
• Notice of resignation and withdrawal from the Club is required and should be addressed to the Membership Secretary. If your child/children are Category 2 swimmers then the necessary ASA resignation form must be completed.
• Prioritise the health, safety and well being of members… could involve nutrition, proper sleep, adequate clothing and training gear.
• Comply with the codes, rules and laws in the guidelines set out by the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA).
• Recognise and abide by the club rules and equity policy.
• Encourage all swimmers to obey the spirit of the rules and ASA laws in and out of the pool. Remember, swimmers are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment, not yours. Never force your child to take part in sport.
• Observe the authority and decisions of the coach and all officials. Recognise the value and importance of club volunteers and committee members. Do not ridicule, shout, embarrass or abuse these valuable members of RSC treat them with respect. They give a lot of their free time voluntarily.
• Never ridicule or shout at your child for making a mistake or losing a competition. Be a parent and let the coaches do their job.
• Treat other competitors and teams with respect in victory and defeat. Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
• Treat all personal information about individual members as confidential except in exceptional circumstances regarding health and safety, medical requirements, disciplinary action or in accordance with the ASA child protection procedures and guidelines.
• Be fully responsible for your child/children when not on poolside, i.e. it is your responsibility to ensure that your child behaves in a responsible manner in the changing rooms/ leisure centre etc. For the avoidance of doubt, it is the responsibility of the parent to ensure the safety of their child once they leave poolside.
• Ensure the coach or team manager is present before you leave your child/children before a training session or at a competition. Please be prompt in collecting your child/children after a training session or competition as it is not RSC’s responsibility to wait with your child/children.
• DO NOT go onto poolside during training sessions or competitions unless it is an emergency or you have made a prior agreement with the Coach or Team Managers. If you wish to discuss a specific matter with the coach, please arrange a time that is convenient to both you and the coach.

Please support your child/children and their commitment to swimming and offer your help and encouragement when required.

Adopted by the Committee of Rushden Swimming Club

3rd April 2008