Code of Conduct: Coaches

Friday, 31 March 2006

Code of conduct for Club coaches, team managers, officials and other volunteers.   Halton & Frodsham Harriers & Athletics Club recognises the essence of good ethical conduct and practice as summarised below.   All volunteers must:   Put the well-being and safety of athletes before the development of performance;   Develop an appropriate working relationship with athletes, based on mutual trust and respect;   Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part;   Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play);   Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance;   Follow all guidelines laid down by the UK Athletics, the North of England Athletic Association and the Club;   Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover;   Never exert undue influence over athletes to obtain personal benefit or reward;   Never condone rule violations, rough play, inappropriate conduct or language or the use of prohibitive substances.