The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below.
All volunteers must:
✓ Consider the wellbeing and safety of participants before the development of performance.
✓ Develop an appropriate working relationship with participants based on mutual trust and respect.
✓ Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.
✓ Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play)
✓ Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
✓ Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club.
✓ Hold appropriate valid qualifications and insurance cover.
✓ Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward.
✓ Never condone rule violations, rough play or use of prohibited substances.
✓ Encourage participants to value their performances and not just results.
✓ Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.