Code of Conduct for Athletes

1. General

a) Respect the rights, dignity and worth of Athletes/Coaches/Technical Officers and others involved in athletics.
b) Uphold the same values of sportsmanship off the track as you do when engaged in athletics.
c) Cooperate fully with others involved in the sport in the best interests of yourself and others.
d) Anticipate and be responsible for your own needs including being organised, having the appropriate equipment and being on time.
e) Inform your coach of any other coaching that you are receiving.
f) Always thank Coaches and Officials who are enable you to participate in athletics.

2. Attending Athletic Activities

a) Avoid swearing, abusive language and irresponsible behaviour, including behaviour that is dangerous to yourself or others.
b) Challenge inappropriate behaviour and language by others.
c) Avoid destructive behaviour and leave athletic venues as you find them.
d) Do not carry or consume alcohol to excess.

3. Young Athletes and Vulnerable Adults

a) Tell a responsible adult if you have to go somewhere [why, where and when you will return].
b) Do not respond if someone seeks private information unrelated to athletics such as personal information about home life, school etc.
c) Strictly maintain boundaries between friendship and intimacy with a Coach or Technical Official.
d) Never accept lifts in car is or invitations into homes on your own without the prior knowledge and consent of your parent/carer.
e) Report any accidental injury, distress, welfare issue to your parent/carer and the Club Welfare Officer as soon as possible.
f) Report any suspected misconduct by Coaches or other people involved in the Club to either the Vice Chairman or Club Secretary in the first instance as soon as possible.