Club codes of conduct

Adult and junior members of Barrow Runners must agree to abide by their respective code of conduct when they (re)join and when they renew their membership each season.

Adult members: code of conduct

As a responsible adult member of Barrow Runners, I will:

abide by the England Athletics Child Safeguarding Policy and Child Safeguarding Procedures
abide by the England Athletics 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

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

Junior members: code of conduct

Members under 18 years of age.

As a child or young person under 18 years, I have the right to:

be safe and protected
be listened to
be respected and treated fairly
be believed
ask for help
be coached by someone who has the right qualifications

As a young athlete and member of Barrow Runners, I will respect the Code of Conduct and I will:

be friendly and supportive to other athletes
keep myself safe
tell my coach if I am ill or injured
report inappropriate behaviour or risky situations to an adult
compete fairly and respect other athletes and officials
respect the rules of my club
behave and listen to all instructions from my coach and officials
take care of equipment owned or provided by the club or training facility
not use bad language or take part in inappropriate or illegal behaviour
not bully anyone or pressure them to do things they do not want to, including online
in no way undermine, put down or belittle other athletes, coaches or practitioners
keep to agreed timings for all club activities
tell my parents/carers where I am or if I'm going to be late
not use my mobile phone during training, competitions or in changing rooms
not carry or consume alcohol or illegal substances while training or competing in athletics
use safe transport or travel arrangements

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 or required to leave the Club.

Additionally, my club will always tell my parents/carers if I breach the code of conduct.