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Code of Behaviour

This Code of Behaviour aims to set out the minimum standards for anyone involved in swimming. It should apply when taking part in any club-sanctioned activities. Any person associated with Hornsby Swimming Club should:

  • Act within the rules and spirit of swimming.
  • Promote fair play over winning at any cost.
  • Encourage and support opportunities for people to learn appropriate behaviours and skills.
  • Support opportunities for participation in all aspects of swimming.
  • Treat each person as an individual.
  • Show respect and courtesy to all involved.
  • Respect the rights and worth of every person, regardless of their age, race, gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion.
  • Respect the decisions of officials and administrators.
  • Wherever practical, avoid unaccompanied and unobserved one-on-one activity (when in asupervisory capacity or where a power imbalance exists) with people under the age of 18.
  • Seek permission when taking and/or sharing photographs from the people in the image and ensure images are appropriate.
  • Display appropriate and responsible behaviour in all interactions.
  • Display responsible behaviour in relation to alcohol and other drugs.
  • Act with integrity and objectivity, and accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.
  • Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a safe environment.
  • Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a harassment-free environment.
  • Do not tolerate abusive, bullying or threatening behaviour.

Swimmers

  • Give your best at all times.
  • Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit.
  • Play by the rules and show respect for other swimmers and officials.

Officials

  • Place the safety and welfare of swimmers above all else.
  • Ensure all swimmers are included and can participate, regardless of race, gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion.
  • Be consistent, impartial and objective when making decisions.
  • Address unsporting behaviour and promote respect for other swimmers and officials.

Parents

  • Encourage your child to participate, do their best and have fun.
  • Focus on your child’s effort and performance, rather than winning or losing.
  • Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing.
  • Help out the officials where possible.
  • Model appropriate behaviour, including respect for other swimmers and officials.

Spectators

  • Respect the effort and performance of swimmers and officials.
  • Reject the use of harassment, bullying or violence in any form, whether by other spectators, coaches, officials or swimmers.

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