ROCHFORD and DISTRICT SWIMMING CLUB
We are affiliated to Swim England - Eastern Region
This code is something that you as an athlete should refer to in relation to your rights as an athlete, the respect you should expect but also that which you demonstrate to other members, what is expected of you in terms of listening and being listened to and your behaviour as a member of the club.
- As a member of our club, you have the right to:
- Feel safe and know how you can raise concerns.
- Be listened to.
- Be involved and contribute towards decisions within the club or activity.
- Be respected and be treated fairly by every member of the club.
- Feel welcomed, valued and not judged based on your race, gender, sexuality, faith, ability or any other relevant characteristic.
- Be encouraged and developed with our help and support.
- Be looked after if there’s an accident or injury and have your parents / guardians / emergency contact informed, where appropriate.
As a member of our club we expect you to:
- Be aware of Wavepower and adhere to relevant guidance.
- Adhere to the Swim England regulations, Code of Ethics, Club Constitution and rules.
- Listen to your coach or teacher, behave responsibly and speak out when something isn’t right.
- Never leave the premises (at either training or a competition) without agreeing it with your coach, teacher, or team manager first. This is just as important for our adult members as well as those under 18.
- Make it to training and competitions on time and if you’re running late, let a member of the club know.
- Make your coach or teacher aware if you have any difficulties attending training or competitions.
- Bring the right kit to training and competitions.
- Take care of our equipment and premises as if they were your own.
- Support and encourage your teammates.
- Respect volunteers and competitors at competitions.
- Respect the committee members, coaching and teaching team and volunteer helpers at all times.
- Get involved in club decisions, it’s your sport too!
The copy of this Code in the Welcome Pack or by downloading from the image below, will require to be signed by the Athlete and their Parent/Guardian, dated and returned to the RADS desk by the First Session.