CODES OF CONDUCT

At Lasswade Gymnastics Club, the safety and wellbeing of our gymnasts are our top priorities. We expect all gymnasts, coaches, officials, volunteers, and parents to uphold principles of respect and care for everyone involved. We encourage open communication and invite gymnasts and parents to share any concerns with their discipline Lead Coach or the Child Protection Officer as appropriate.

As an affiliated club of Scottish Gymnastics, we adhere to their policies and procedures, including codes of conduct summarised below. All members of Lasswade GC are expected to abide by these standards.

LASSWADE GYMNASTICS CLUB CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES, OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS.

Lasswade GC fosters an ethical environment and recognises that the club's reputation depends on collaboration between coaches, officials, parents, and volunteers. Coaches, officials, and volunteers are expected to:

• Adhere to all guidelines set by Scottish Gymnastics and the Club.

• Prioritise participants' safety and wellbeing over performance outcomes.

• Build positive working relationships with gymnasts and parents founded on mutual trust and respect.

• Ensure activities are suitable for the participants' age, ability, and experience.

• Promote sportsmanship by recognising effort and good performance, not just results.

• Set a positive example in behaviour, language, and appearance.

• Hold valid qualifications and insurance coverage.

• Address and report any rule-breaking promptly.

• Encourage gymnasts to take responsibility for their performance and behaviour.

• Follow procedures for recording and reporting incidents or accidents.

• Treat facilities and equipment with care, ensuring they are tidy and correctly stored.

• Use personal devices only for coaching purposes during sessions.

• Wear appropriate attire; tie back long hair and remove all jewellery.

• Never coach under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.

 LASSWADE GYMNASTICS CLUB CODE OF CONDUCT FOR GYMNASTS

The behaviour and attitude of gymnasts are essential for their individual growth and the club's success. Gymnasts are expected to:

• Respect coaches, officials, and their decisions while following the rules.

• Treat fellow members and opponents with dignity and respect, adhering to the Scottish Gymnastics Anti-Bullying Policy.

• Arrive punctually for training and competitions, notifying the coach of lateness.

• Inform coaches of injuries or illnesses before starting warm-ups.

• Wear appropriate attire and tie back long hair; remove all jewellery.

• Treat equipment and facilities respectfully and keep them tidy.

• Keep mobile phones switched off during training.

• Stay in the training area unless granted permission to leave by a coach.

• Avoid bringing valuables to the gym, as the club is not responsible for loss or damage.

 LASSWADE GYMNASTICS CLUB CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS / GUARDIANS

Parents and guardians play a crucial role in fostering a positive environment. They are expected to:

• Encourage their child to follow the rules and respect coaches and officials.

• Support their child’s development by recognising effort and good performance, not just results.

• Avoid pressuring their child into participation; instead, encourage enjoyment and persistence.

• Foster open communication with the club, sharing concerns through approved channels.

• Respect coaches’ and officials’ expertise and judgments.

• Schedule discussions about their child’s progress at agreed times, avoiding personal social media for such matters.

• Ensure their child is appropriately dressed and hydrated for training or competitions.

• Collect their child promptly and sign them out after each session.

• Ensure timely payment of fees and update contact and medical information as necessary.

• Volunteer to support club activities if possible.