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The Club Code of Conduct & Rules of Hillingdon Swimming Club

Objective and Scope

 The purpose of this document is to establish a set of guidelines which outline the responsibilities and behaviour of swimmers, coaches, teachers and all other adult members of Hillingdon Swimming Club.

Club Rules

Swimmers should be on poolside 5 minutes before their session is due to start

Swimmers under the age of 16 must not leave the building unless accompanied by a parent or responsible adult and are the responsibility of the club only whilst poolside.

Swimmers who arrive late for their session may only be allowed to take part in the session at the discretion of the Coach or Teacher.

Swimmers are expected to observe, obey and respect the authority and decisions of their Coach, Teacher and Club Officials.

All club swimmers who are registered to Hillingdon Swimming Club as their first named club are expected to participate in Club Championships unless excused by the Head Coach.

 Code of Conduct

 Behaviour and Personal Conduct must at all times be of a high standard and reflect favourably on the sport and the Club

All members are expected to:-

Behave without discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, language, religion, birth or social status.

Respect the basic human rights, worth and dignity of each member.

Not encourage swimmers, volunteers, officials or parents to violate the rules of the club or the sport.

Observe the authority and the decisions of all officials.

Encourage all swimmers to obey the spirit of the rules and laws both in and out of the pool.

Treat other competitors and teams with respect, in victory and defeat

Consumption of Alcohol is totally forbidden for athletes under age as defined by UK law. It must not be consumed by swimmers or staff members whilst en route, prior to, or following a competition event, training camp or team activities, without specific consent of the Team Manager. During competition alcohol is strictly forbidden to all swimmers and staff.

Smoking: is prohibited by swimmers and staff whilst en route, prior to, during or following a competition event, training session or team activities.

Personal Appearance: shall be appropriate to the circumstances and as indicated by the Coach/Team Manager. Team kit and equipment shall be worn as directed by the Coach/Team Manager when competing and training, when assembling or travelling, at official team functions or on other occasions as notified.

Personal Hygiene should be maintained to a high standard

Attendance at all activities is expected unless agreed by the Coach/Team Manager. Throughout the duration of training and galas swimmers should inform staff of their whereabouts. Punctuality on all occasions is essential and any curfew must be observed.

Illegal and Performance Enhancing Drugs and Substances are strictly forbidden. Swimmers are expected to be aware of the current list of banned substances and particular care must be exercised if anyone is on medication prior to or during a meet.

Illegal Drugs and Substances: The use of these, even though they may not appear on the official banned list in respect of performance enhancing drugs, is nonetheless prohibited.

Accommodation at hotels or equivalent must be as directed by the club staff and at no times must anyone extra be accommodated in swimmers' rooms.

Medication: It is important that information on all medication being currently taken or allergies to medication should be reported to the Membership Secretary who will report it to the relevant personnel on a need to know basis.

Long term illness or injury preventing attendance at training should be notified to the Membership Secretary who will report it to the relevant personnel.

Sanctions

The following procedure shall apply where there is a breach of the Code of Conduct or Club Rules.

 

  • Verbal reprimand issued by the coach.
  • Verbal Warning with a follow up letter
  • Formal Written Warning
  • Referral to the Club Committee for action
 

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The Anti-Bullying Policy of Hillingdon Swimming Club

Statement of Intent

We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all our members so they can swim in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at our club. If bullying does occur, all swimmers or parents should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. We are a TELLING club. This means that anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell the club welfare officer or any committee member.

What is Bullying?

 Bullying is the use of aggression with the intention of hurting another person. Bullying results in pain and distress to the victim.

Bullying can be :

  • Emotional – being unfriendly, excluding (emotionally and physically), sending hurtful text messages tormenting, (e.g. Hiding goggles/floats (threatening gestures)
  • Physical – pushing, kicking, hitting, punching or any use of violence
  • Racist – racial taunts, graffiti, gestures
  • Sexual – unwanted physical contact or sexually abusive comments
  • Homophobic – because of, or focusing on the issue of sexuality
  • Verbal – name-calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, teasing

 Why is it Important to Respond to Bullying?

Bullying hurts. No one deserves to be a victim of bullying. Everybody has the right to be treated with respect. Swimmers who are bullying need to learn different ways of behaving. This club has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively to issues of bullying.

Objectives of this Policy  

  • All committee members, coaches and teachers, swimmers, pupils and parents should have an understanding of what bullying is.
  • All committee members, teaching and coaching staff should know what the club policy is on bullying, and follow it when bullying is reported.
  • All swimmers and parents should know what the club policy is on bullying, and what they should do if bullying arises.
  • As a club we take bullying seriously. Swimmers and parents should be assured that they would be supported when bullying is reported.
  • Bullying will not be tolerated.

Signs and Symptoms  

A child may indicate by signs or behavior that he or she is being bullied. Adults should be aware of these possible signs and that they should investigate if a child:

  • Says he is being bullied
  • is unwilling to go to club sessions
  • becomes withdrawn, anxious or lacking in confidence
  • feels ill before training sessions.
  • comes home with clothes torn or swimming equipment damaged
  • has possessions go “missing”
  • asks for money or starts stealing money (to pay bully)
  • has unexplained cuts or bruises
  • is frightened to say what’s wrong
  • gives improbable excuses for any of the above

IN MORE EXTREME CASES  

  • starts stammering
  • cries themselves to sleep at night or has nightmares
  • becomes aggressive, disruptive or unreasonable
  • is bullying other children or siblings
  • stops eating
  • attempts or threatens suicide or runs away  

These signs and behaviors may indicate other problems, but bullying should be considered a possibility and should be investigated.

 Procedures  

  1. Report bullying incidents to the club welfare officer or a member of the committee.
  2. In cases of serious bullying, the incidents will be referred to the ASA for advice.
  3. Parents should be informed and will be asked to come in to a meeting to discuss the problem.
  4. If necessary and appropriate, police will be consulted.
  5. The bullying behavior or threats of bullying must be investigated and the bullying stopped quickly.
  6. An attempt will be made to help the bully (bullies) change their behavior
  7. If mediation fails and the bullying is seen to continue the club will initiate disciplinary action under the club constitution.

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