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CODE OF CONDUCT: SENIOR ATHLETE

As a responsible athlete,

I will:

• abide by the UKA and the HCAF Child Safeguarding Policy and Child Safeguarding Procedures

• abide by the UKA and the HCAF Adult Safeguarding Policy and Adult Safeguarding Procedures

• respect the rights of every athlete, coach, technical official and others involved in athletics and treat everyone equitably

• uphold the same sporting values away from sport as I do when I am engaged in athletics

• participate within the rules of the sport, respect decisions of coaches and officials, and demonstrate respect towards fellow athletes

• cooperate fully with others involved in the sport such as coaches, technical officials, team managers, doctors, physiotherapists, sport scientists and representatives of the governing body in my best interests and those of other athletes

• consistently promote positive aspects of the sport and never condone rule violations or the use of prohibited substances

• anticipate and be responsible for my own needs, including being organised, having the appropriate equipment and being on time

• inform my coach of any other coaching that I am seeking or receiving

• act with dignity and display courtesy and good manners towards others

• in no way undermine, put down or belittle other athletes, coaches or practitioners

• avoid swearing and abusive language whilst in athletic venues, at club functions and events, or when as part of a team/ squad

• never engage in any inappropriate or illegal behaviour

• challenge and report inappropriate behaviour and language by others

• not misuse or abuse sporting equipment and venues

• not carry or consume alcohol or illegal substances while training or competing in athletics

• maintain strict boundaries between friendship and intimacy with a coach or official

• use safe transport or travel arrangements

• act ethically, professionally and with integrity, and take responsibility for your actions.

• I recognise that I am bound by the UKA Anti-Doping Regulations, and submit to the authority of UK Anti-Doping in the application and enforcement of the Anti-Doping Rules. UK Anti-Doping Rules apply to all member participating in athletics for a minimum of 12 months from the commencement of membership whether or not the member is a citizen of, or resident in, the UK. Any athlete wishing to retire from the sport of athletics must put this in writing to the club and their Home Country Athletics Federation (Athletics Northern Ireland / England Athletics / Scottish Athletics / Welsh Athletics) and cancel any applicable membership. Official retirement will remove the athlete from being under the auspices of UKA's Anti-Doping Rules. BREACH OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT I understand that if I do not follow the code, action can be taken by my club and I may

: • be asked to apologise for my behaviour • receive a verbal warning from my coach

• receive a verbal or written warning from the club committee

•be suspended from attending club training sessions

• be suspended from the club • be required to leave the club.

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CODE OF CONDUCT: SENIOR ATHLETES CODE OF CONDUCT: SENIOR ATHLETES March 2023

Introduction to Club Standards

England Athletics have produced a set of Club Standards in line with legal legislation and Sport England’s code of sports governance (Tier 1) to help clubs understand what they should have in place for good governance and duty of care:

  • Good governance is the foundation of a well-run club. It protects the club’s values and reputation whilst looking after the club’s funds and people. It also holds those responsible accountable for the club’s actions and decisions. It’s  represented by the structures, rules, policies and practices in operation in a club.
  • ‘Duty of care’ is a common law that applies to all individuals and organisations. Clubs have a duty of care towards their members and are responsible for ensuring all club activity is safe. Everyone has a role to play in keeping others safe. All club members should know what to do if they have any concerns.

To aid clubs, England Athletics have created a Club Standards checklist on myAthletics portal. Clubs will be prompted to review this at the point of affiliation and can update throughout the year.

Advanced notice:

Affiliated clubs will notice a change next year (as they come to reaffiliate in 2025) as Club Standard 6: Safeguarding will become a mandatory requirement for affiliation. To affilate to England Athletics in 2025 you will be prompted to update your club profile, complete the club standards checklist (with Club Standards 6 being mandotary) before paying your club affiliation fee.

 

Benefits

Having the standards in place will help clubs to:

  • Be legally compliant
  • Protect and support volunteers in their roles
  • Ensure members are accessing club activity safely, protecting them from harm, incidents and accidents.
  • Minimises club issues and conflicts
  • Give their members the confidence that the volunteers have the interests of the club at heart and are making decisions based on what is right for the club
  • Engage with their members so they understand how the club operates and can contribute to the success 
  • Have happier members, less churn, bigger growth and perform better
  • Save time when policies or procedures need to be adopted 

Key Ideas

  • Start by reviewing your club legal structure. You can access the England Athletics Legal structure guidance and seek advice through Muckle PLC.

  • The constitution is your club’s most important document, it provides the rules for your club. Ensure this is fit for purpose, up to date and agreed by your club committee.

  • Ensure all committee members understand how Club Standards can benefit your club.

  • Work through each club standard one by one. You might want to create an action plan and delegate to club committee members to complete. The committee must agree to any new policies or procedures and decisions must be documented in your committee meeting minutes.

  • Use the myAthletics portal Club Standards checklist at the start of the affiliation year to review Club Standards.

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