LPA Code of Conduct
At Leweston Pentathlon Academy, we believe athletes must feel safe, respected and supported at all times. We have a duty to prioritise the development and maintenance of an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing. We believe that anyone within the club has a responsibility to implement this code.
To include:
Coaches, officials, volunteers, parents/carers/family members, athletes, club members
These codes let everyone know what they can expect from the club, coaches, officials, volunteers, but also what standard of behaviour is expected from club members, athletes and parents/carers/family members.
As a responsible athlete you will:
• Treat all persons within the pentathlon community with dignity and respect.
• Treat everyone equally.
• Not discriminate against an individual or group on any grounds, including age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, race, occupation, religion or political persuasion.
• Challenge discrimination in whatever form it takes.
• Recognise that abusive language, bullying, harassment and physical violence will not be tolerated.
Behaviour as a responsible athlete you will:
• Display a high standard of behaviour at all times. You should display courtesy and good manners towards others.
• Avoid swearing, abusive language and irresponsible behaviour. This includes behaviour that is dangerous to yourself and/or to others.
• Never engage in any inappropriate or illegal behaviour.
• Avoid destructive behaviour. Leave an event/training venue as you would like to find it.
• Report any poor behaviour by others to your club/coach/committee.
• Recognise and celebrate other athlete’s successful performances.
• Consistently promote positive aspects of the sport.
• If you are seeking or receiving coaching support from another coach, you should inform your current coach. If you are a member of more than one club, both clubs should be made aware.
Competition
As a responsible athlete you will:
• Adhere to the GB Pentathlon uniform and competition rules.
• Adhere to GB Pentathlon competition rules and code of ethics.
• Uphold the same values of sportsmanship in and out of competition.
CODE OF CONDUCT: CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE (under 18 years)
As a child or young person under 18 years, 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.
As a young athlete, I will respect the code of conduct and I will:
• be friendly and supportive to other athletes
• keep myself safe
• tell my coach if I am ill or injured
• report inappropriate behaviour or risky situations to an adult
• compete fairly and respect other athletes 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
• not use bad language or take part in inappropriate or illegal behaviour
• not bully anyone or pressure them to do things they do not want to, including online
• in no way undermine, put down or belittle other athletes, coaches or practitioners
• keep to agreed timings for all club activities
• tell my parents/carers where I am or if I’m going to be late
• not use my mobile phone during training, competitions or in changing rooms
• not carry or consume alcohol or illegal substances while training or competing in athletics
• use safe transport or travel arrangements.
BREACH OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT
I understand that if I do not follow the code, action can be taken by my club and I may:
• be asked to apologise for my behaviour
• receive a verbal warning from my coach
• receive a verbal or written warning from the club committee
• be suspended from attending club training sessions
• be suspended or required to leave the club. Additionally, my club will always tell my parents/carers if I breach the code of conduct.
CODE OF CONDUCT: PARENTS/CARERS
As a responsible parent/carer of an athlete aged under 18, I will:
• abide by the LPA Child Safeguarding Policy and Child Safeguarding Procedures
• abide by the LPA Adult Safeguarding Policy and Adult Safeguarding Procedures
• demonstrate respectful behaviour at all times
• set a good example and encourage my child to learn the rules of the sport and compete within them at all times
• help my child to recognise good performance and not just results
• make pentathlon fun
• never force my child to take part in sport if they do not want to
• never punish or belittle my child for losing or making mistakes
• use correct and appropriate language at all times
• check the qualifications and licences of people who are coaching or managing my child, or offering a service connected to pentathlon, such as physiotherapy, massage or nutritional advice
• know exactly where my child will be and who they will be with at all times
• assume responsibility for safe transportation of my child to and from training and competition
• return any necessary written consent forms to the club/coach or appropriate person, including next of kin details, health and medical requirements before my child goes to any away events or trips
• provide any necessary medical information and medication that my child needs for training or trips away
• report any concerns about my child’s (or any other child’s) welfare to the Club Welfare Officer (This does not affect your right to contact your local Social Services or the Police if you feel it is necessary)
• in no way undermine, put down or belittle athletes, coaches or practitioners.
GOOD SPECTATOR BEHAVIOUR
I understand that inappropriate pressure on children and poor behaviour of adult spectators can sometimes make children drop out of sport. I accept that this code promotes good spectator behaviour, and understand that if I verbally abuse children, coaches or officials, action will be taken.
BREACH OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT
I understand that if I do not follow the code, action can be taken by my club and I may:
• be asked to apologise for my behaviour
• receive a verbal or written warning from the club committee
• be suspended from attending club training sessions and events
• be suspended from the club
• be required to leave the club.
