Zero Gravity Academy CODE OF CONDUCT For Participants We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-­‐being of all of our members. The club believes it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and share concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with Rachael Colton (Welfare Officer and Office Manager). As a member of Zero Gravity Academy you are expected to abide by the following club rules: • All members must participate within the rules and respect coaches, judges and their decisions • All members must respect opponents and fellow club members • Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach, if they are going to be late • Members must wear suitable attire for training and events agreed with the coach. Keep all long hair tied back. Remove all body jewellery [Zero Gravity Academy request that recreational gymnasts ensure they are wearing sports clothing with no zips or buttons. If participating in novice sessions or training for competitions, members should be wearing a leotard and shorts and have any other training aids/clothing specific to their training with them] • Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly • Members must not smoke, consume alcohol or take drugs of any kind whilst representing the club at competitions or other events • Members should treat all equipment with respect. Lack of respect or harming equipment will result in disciplinary action • Members must inform the head coach/lead coach of any injuries or illness they may have before the warm up begins • Members should not eat within the gym or chew gum during a session • Members should remain in the gym or Reception at the end of the session until collected by their parent of guardian • Members are to adopt the concept of managing a well balanced lifestyle within and outside of the club’s activities Coach and Gymnast Communications Coaches, Volunteers and Officials should avoid all personal contact with gymnasts on a one to one basis. Instant messaging, text messaging, social networking, emails and other such means of communications should be made through the appropriate club channels with no exceptions. If actions to contact gymnasts are necessary, a parent/guardian and club official should be copied into the communication. Parents/Guardians – Please ensure to inform either the Welfare Officer or Club Official if you have concerns. [Please see the ZGA Complaints and Grievances Procedure if you are in any doubt as to the course of action necessary].