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Marriotts Gymnastics
Club are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all our
members. The club believes it is important that members, coaches, administrators
and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and
understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are
encouraged to be open at all times and share any concerns or complaints that
they may have about any aspect of the club with Mrs. Jacquie Matthews
(Nominated Welfare Officer).
Ethical Code For Team
Marriotts
(Junior Performance,
Senior Squad, Jets, Development Squad, Acrobats )
 | Always show respect to all coaches,
judges, officials and other gymnasts. |
| Follow the instructions of his/her coach
quickly and exactly. |
| Support and encourage all his/her
teammates. |
| Always train with a positive attitude.
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| Attempt to do every move with good form.
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| Take care of the Club’s equipment and
school buildings. |
| Take pride in their Club and make sure
that they do their part in keeping the gym clean and tidy. |
| Always remove shoes when entering the
gymnasium. |
| No jewellery what so ever,
including ear studs or body piercing adornments to be worn at anytime during
training or competition. This constitutes a safety hazard and British
Gymnastics and their Insurers have made it a no-tolerance policy.
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| Gymnasts are expected to attend every
scheduled training session. Gymnasts are encouraged not to miss training
except for serious reasons (illness, medical appointments etc). Gymnasts or
Parents should inform their respective coach of any planned absence or
holidays as soon as possible, as competitions are all year round. Their
training is planned out for these competitions. One week away from the gym can
set back training by anything up to a month |
| In the case of illness, a message should
be left with the gym, prior to the start of the training session. |
| Gymnasts with an injury may still attend
training sessions and work around this injury to ensure their flexibility and
strength is kept up. A long period of time off can also affect the gymnast
socially as well as physically. Please communicate with your child’s coach.
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| Please ensure that your child’s coach is
present, or expected, before you leave. |
| Gymnasts should arrive a few minutes
before the start of training for preparation or to go to the toilet. All
gymnasts should attend the warm up. It is an essential part of the training
that helps the prevention of injury. |
Parent's Ethical Code
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Remember that children participate in this sport for their benefit, not yours.
Encourage children to participate, do not force them
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Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
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Remember that children learn best by example.
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Respect coaches’ and other officials’ decisions and teach children to do
likewise. |
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Show appreciation of volunteers, coaches, officials and administrators.
Without them, your child could not participate.
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Criticism of other people’s children / coaches can be upsetting to all and is
frowned upon by this club. Please refrain from doing so.
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| Any problems regarding your child,
please speak directly to the appropriate coach. |
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Encourage. Don’t criticize.
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In the case of absence, a message should be left with the gym, prior to the
start of the training session
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Marriotts Helpers and Coaches Ethical Code
The essence of
good ethical conduct and practice is summarized below. All Coaches, Officials
and Volunteers must: -
| Consider the well being and safety of
participants before the development of performance. |
| Develop an appropriate working
relationship with performers based on mutual trust and respect. |
| Hold the appropriate, valid
qualifications for the level of work that you are coaching and BGA and/or
other insurance cover. |
| Not coach above the level of your
qualification that you have, unless under the supervision of a High
Performance Coach. As a coach you should be aware of your own limitations.
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| Make sure all activities are appropriate
to the age, ability and experience of those taking part and ensure all
participants are suitably prepared physically and mentally and correct
progressions are understood when learning new skills. |
| If in doubt about a gymnastic skill, ask
a High Performance Coach. |
| Display consistently high standards of
behaviour and appearance, dressing suitably in the gym and at competitions.
Not use inappropriate language at any time whilst involved with club
activities. |
| Wear NO jewellery what so ever,
including ear studs or body piercing adornments to be worn at anytime during
training or competition. This constitutes a safety hazard and British
Gymnastics and their Insurers have made it a no-tolerance policy. The only
exception to this rule is the wearing of plain wedding bands. |
| Be punctual at all classes, training and
competitions. Always phone in if you are going to be late, or cannot attend.
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| Never consume alcohol immediately before
or during training or events. |
| When taking a gymnast alone to a squad,
training, competition or staying overnight, obtain written parental
permission. All competitive gymnasts parents/carers will have signed a consent
form which covers, Medical, Supervision and the Transportation of their child,
i.e. to training and competitions. It is the responsibility of the coach to
take a copy of this form with them to the event. These forms should be
returned to the office, as they are Confidential. |
| Never exert undue influence over
performers to obtain personal benefit or reward. |
| Always report any incidents, referrals
or disclosures immediately, following the appropriate guidelines set out in
the BG Child Protection procedures. |
| If a gymnast is too large or heavy for
you to support, ask for help. No one wants any coach to put himself or herself
or the gymnast at risk. |
| Never condone rule violations or use of
prohibited substances. |
| Make sure that confidential information
is not divulged unless with the express approval of the individual concerned.
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| Promote the positive aspects of the
sport (e.g. fair play). |
| Encourage performers to value their
performances and not just results. |
| Follow all guidelines laid down by BG
and Marriotts Gymnastics Club. |
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