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The Code for Parents/Carers (updated June 2020)

You should help and support the implementation of best practice policies in your child’s club by following the Codes of Conduct

The Parent/Carer Code of Conduct:

Your responsibilities are to:

• Be a positive role model for young people by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and respectful behaviour in any activity related to the club, region or Swim Ireland
• Allow your child to focus their efforts and set their own goals rather than winning being the main objective
• Understand and ensure your child/children abide by The Code for Young People
• Support the ethos of the club
• Choose a safe and fun club with your child
• Support your child and their teammates in a positive way
• Listen to your child if they have any concerns about our sport
• Become members of the club and contribute your time and effort in the daily running of the club; no club can operate successfully and safely without the help of volunteers
• Be available for specified duties if and when required; some duties are mandatory and form part of the procedures for safeguarding your children; some will be at the request of the Club
• Where appointed to a role or duty you should not be under the influence of any banned substance or alcohol whilst involved in any club/region/Swim Ireland activities
• Have an awareness of and respect leaders and other adults and their roles
• Understand the complaints and disciplinary process; follow the proper procedure if you feel unjustly treated and that any complaint/disciplinary matter will be dealt with effectively and confidentially
• Know your child’s training and/or competitive programme, and accept it is your responsibility for delivering and collecting your child/children. Parents/guardians should ensure they do not leave their child/children waiting unsupervised at any time
• Ensure appropriate leaders are informed regarding any absenteeism, medical conditions or other relevant matters concerning your child
• Provide the appropriate leaders and your child with emergency contact information and to be reasonably available in case of emergency
• Promote that participation in sport for children and young people is fun, safe, fair and in the spirit of fair play
• Arrange an appropriate time and place for discussing any matter with leaders and coaches; communication should not take place whilst leaders and coaches are in a position of supervision or responsible for other young people
• Abide by the procedures and policies regarding the use of mobile phones, any type of camera and videoing equipment
• Be aware of and abide by the Swim Ireland Safeguarding Policies and the rules and constitution of Swim Ireland, the region and your own club
• Comply with all additional Swim Ireland policies and protocols as introduced for clubs and regions

As a Swim Ireland parent, you should:

• Have an opportunity to put forward suggestions and comments
• Have access to Swim Ireland parent support programmes
• Have access to Anti-Doping workshops

Any breach in this code of conduct will be dealt with appropriately and in accordance with the Swim Ireland complaints and disciplinary process.

I have read and agree to commit to and abide by the above Code of Conduct

The Code for Young People (updated June 2020)

As an athlete, you have rights and responsibilities. The following code will help identify these for you – if you are not sure ask your parent or your Children’s Officer to explain them. This is your Code, whatever your ability or wherever you take part in the aquatics. You should follow the code and encourage others to do so too.

In our sport you should:

• Be happy, have fun and enjoy taking part and being involved in our sport
• Feel safe and secure when you are taking part in our sport
• Be listened to and have a chance to reply
• Be treated with dignity, sensitivity and respect
• Have a voice in the decisions that affect you within the Club and Swim Ireland
• Say no to something which makes you feel uncomfortable
• Train and compete at a level that is suitable for your age, development and ability
• Know who you can talk to if you are upset or are uncomfortable in any way

Your responsibilities are to:

• Treat leaders, coaches, teachers, team managers, officials and parents with respect
• Respect other athletes and your opponents
• Do your best to achieve your goals; be gracious in not reaching your goals
• Be part of the team and respect and support other team members both when they do well and when things go wrong
• Never bully or use bullying actions against another person; you should never hurt other team members, athletes or your opponent, this includes never taking/damaging their property, never spreading rumours or telling lies about other young people or adults
• Take part in your sport without cheating; you are responsible for not cheating and must not allow

others to force you to cheat

• Behave in a manner that is respectful towards your club, your region and Swim Ireland
• Never use violence or bad language; do not shout or argue with leaders, teammates or opposing participants – talk to someone if you are upset or angry or if someone has caused you to be upset or angry
• Set at a level for what you want to achieve with your parent and coach. You can then understand

the commitment and attendance needed to achieve your goals

• Not take, or allow others to make you take, banned substances to improve your performance
• Keep to rules and guidelines set by Swim Ireland, the region and your club and make sure you understand the rules
• Abide by all additional Swim Ireland policies and protocols as introduced for clubs and regions

 Breaking this code of conduct may result in a complaint or disciplinary action through the Swim Ireland complaints and disciplinary process.

I have read and agree to commit to and abide by the above Code of Conduct