Code of Conduct for Monarch Athletics Club

As a responsible Athletics Club we will:

• Adopt national welfare policies and procedures, adhere to the codes of conduct and respond to any suspected breaches in accordance with the national policy

• Ensure that all staff and volunteers operating within the club environment hold the appropriate qualifications and have undertaken the appropriate checks.

• Liaise appropriately with parents/persons with parental responsibility, officials, coaches, sports scientists, national governing bodies and other relevant people/organizations to ensure that good practice is maintained

• Ensure that information is available at the club and to all club officers, team managers, coaches and officials regarding contact details for local social services, the police

• Ensure that club officers and volunteers always act responsibly and set an example to others including younger members

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every club member and others involved in athletics and treat everyone equally.

• Consistently promote positive aspects of the sport such as fair play and never condone rule violations or the use of prohibited or age-inappropriate substances

• Challenge inappropriate behaviour and language by others

• Place the welfare and safety of the athlete above other considerations including the development of performance

• Report any suspected misconduct by club officials, coaches, technical officials or other people involved in athletics to the Club, Regional, National Organisations