Code of Conduct for Children and Young Athletes (under 18s)

As a child or young athlete, I have the right to:

• Be safe and protected;
• Be listened to;
• Be respected and treated fairly;
• Be believed;
• Ask for help;
• Be coached by someone who has the right qualifications.

I will respect the Code of Conduct and I will:

• Be friendly and supportive to other students;
• Keep myself safe;
• Tell my coach or an official if I am ill, injured or don’t feel safe;
• Compete fairly and respect other students and officials;
• Respect the rules of my club;
• Behave and listen to all instructions from my coach and officials;
• Take care of equipment owned or provided by the club or training facility;
• Keep to agreed timings for all club activities;
• Tell my parents/guardians/carers where I am or if I am going to be late.

I will not:

• Use bad language or take part in any inappropriate or illegal behaviour;
• Bully anyone or pressure them to do things they do not want to, whether online or in person;
• Use my mobile phone during training, competitions, or in changing rooms;
• Carry or consume any alcohol or illegal or banned substance.

I understand that if I do not follow this Code actions can be taken, parents, guardians, carers and coaches will be informed and I may:

• Be asked to apologise for my behaviour;
  
• Receive a verbal or written warning from my club or the BJA;
  
• Be suspended from attending club training for a period of time;
  
• Be suspended from participating in domestic and/or national competitions for a fixed period of time;
  
• Be asked to leave the club.

Revised: January 2023