Both performers and parents must carefully read and agree to the requirements below as part of the Riverton Calisthenics Club Code of Conduct.
PERFORMER’S AGREEMENT:
In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, I AGREE to meet the following requirements in regard to my conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by Riverton Calisthenics Club (“RCC”) and in my role as a participants of RCC:
I WILL:
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow participants, coaches, officials and spectators.
- Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as “bullying” or other harassment towards fellow participants and coaches in all medians, including in person, by email, by Team App “chats” and any other form of communication.
- Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow team members and competitors.
- Care and respect any equipment provided to me as part of my program.
- Be frank and honest with my coach concerning illness and injury and my ability to train fully within the program requirements.
- Conduct myself in a professional manner relating to language, temper and punctuality.
- Maintain high personal behavioural standards at all times.
- Abide by the rules and respect the decision of the adjudicators.
- Be honest in my attitude and preparation to training. Work equally hard for myself and my team.
- Cooperate with coaches and staff in development of programs to adequately prepare me for competition at the highest level.
PARENT'S/GUARDIAN'S AGREEMENT:
In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, I AGREE to meet the following requirements in regard to my conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by RCC and in my role as a parent/guardian of a participant/s of RCC:
I WILL:
- Treat my child the same, irrespective of them winning or losing.
- Remember that my child participates in the sport of calisthenics for his/her enjoyment not mine.
- Try to have fun when I am around my children at competitions. (Well-directed humour can be a great de-stressor.)
- Look and be relaxed, calm and positive on the sidelines.
- Make friends with other parents at competitions.
- Get involved in an appropriate manner if my child or the coach behaves in unacceptable ways during competitions.
- Leave it to the coach do the coaching.
- Understand that children will benefit from a break sometimes and that involvement in other sports is okay.
- Be there when my child performs poorly. Be an understanding listener rather than a critic, judge and/or fixer.
- Be prepared to give my child some space so that he/she can grow and develop as an independent person.
- Let my child know that my love for them is not associated with their sporting performances.
- Communicate with my child and ask them how they are really feeling about their sport and about competing in particular.
- Occasionally let my child compete without my being there and hovering over them.
- Emphasise the good things your child did in preparing for and during the competition.
- Try to avoid:
- saying “we’re competing today”. Instead I will say “you’re competing today”;
- give my child credit for accepting the responsibility of performing;
- getting too pushy or believe that I am indispensable;
- living through my child’s performances;
- turning away when my child performs;
- turning away when my child’s behaviour is unsportsmanlike;
- telling my child what he/she did wrong after a tough competition;
- making enemies with my child’s opponents or family during a competition;
- making my child feel guilty by reminding them about all the time, money and sacrifices I am making for his or her sport;
- thinking of my child’s sporting performances as an investment for which I expect a return;
- badgering, harassing or using sarcasm to motivate my child;
- comparing my child’s performances with those of other children;
- forcing my child to go to training. If they are sick of training I will endeavour to find out why and discuss it with them.
In the event that the above Terms are not adhered to, the Riverton Calisthenics Club Committee in consultation with the Team Coach, may result in the following actions:
- Verbal warning
- Written warning
- Removal from the team
- Removal from the Club
