The following codes have been adopted from the Swimming Australia “Codes of Conduct”
Behavior
Code
Mansfield
Swim Club abides by the Swimming
Australia “Behaviour Guidelines”
These complete guidelines can be viewed
online at www.swimmingvictoria.org.au
click on tab members & clubs then resources. A copy is available in the club rooms.
In Australia we are proud of our sporting
ability and our reputation as a nation of good sports. Our society expects high
standards of behavior from all people involved in sport and it is vital the
integrity of sport is maintained. At every level of sport, the principles of
fairness, respect, responsibility and safety should be maintained. Swimming
Australia is at all levels, committed to upholding the principles of:
Fairness Operating within the spirit of the rules,
never taking an unfair advantage and making informed and honorable decisions
at all times.
Respect Recognising the contribution that people make
to sport, treating them with dignity and consideration, as well as caring for
the property and equipment they use.
Responsibility
Taking
responsibility for one’s actions and being a positive role model at all times.
Safety
Encouraging
healthy and safe procedures, preventing and reporting dangerous behavior,
while demonstrating concern for others.
1. General competitor Behavioural Guidelines:
Abide by the General
Behavioural Guidelines.
Follow the rules of
Swimming Australia at all times.
Give your best at all
times.
Never argue with an
official. Use the appropriate rules and guidelines to resolve a dispute
Control your temper.
Verbal or physical abuse is not acceptable.
Work equally hard for
yourself and/or your team.
Be a good sport.
Applaud good performances whether they are made by your team or the
opposition.
Treat all swimming
participants, as you would like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair
advantage of another competitor.
Cooperate with your
coaches, team mates, opponents, management, event staff and officials.
Participate for your
own enjoyment and benefit, not to satisfy the expectations of others.
Respect the rights,
dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability,
ethnicity, cultural background or religion.
2. Parents/ Guardian Behavioural Guidelines:
Abide by the General
Behavioural Guidelines.
Encourage your child
to participate in sport for their individual enjoyment, personal satisfaction
and improvement.
Focus on your child’s
effort and performance, rather than winning or losing.
Encourage your child
to abide by the rules and accept judgements made by officials.
Never ridicule or yell
at a child for making a mistake or performing below expectation.
Be an example to your
child and others. Appreciate good performances by all participants.
Support all efforts to
remove verbal and physical abuse from the sporting environment.
Show appreciation and
respect for all people involved in your child’s swimming.
Respect the rights,
dignity and worth of all participants, regardless of their gender,
ability, ethnicity, cultural background or religion.
3. Spectator Behavioural Guidelines:
Abide by
the General Behavioural Guidelines.
Remember that people
participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours.
Applaud good
performance and efforts from all individuals and teams. Congratulate all participants
on their performance regardless of the outcome.
Respect the decisions
of officials, and teach others to do the same.
Never ridicule or
scold an athlete for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.
Reject the use of
violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or
competitors.
Show respect for all
athletes. Without them there would be no competition.
Encourage competitors
to follow the rules and the officials’ decisions.
Do not use foul
language, sledge or harass other competitors, coaches or officials.
Respect the rights,
dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability,
cultural background o religion.