As a club member, your responsibilities are to:

· Be aware of and abide by the Club Safeguarding Policy, the rules and constitution of Clonakilty Tennis Club.

· Ensure the environment is safe and enjoyable for children

· Behave in a manner that avoids bringing Clonakilty Tennis Club and the game of tennis into disrepute.

· Be a role model for children and young people by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and respectful behavior in any activity related to the club.

· Promote fair play and the positive aspects of sport.

· Respect and abide by the decisions made by the committee and other leaders, these should be made in the best interests of children in the club.

· Abide by the procedures and policies in the Club Safeguarding Policy especially with regard to the use of smartphones, any type of camera and videoing equipment.

· Talk to the Children’s Officer or member of Committee if you have any concerns and trust that you will be treated with respect and confidentiality.

· Have an awareness of and respect for sports leaders, complex staff and other adults and their roles within the club.

· Support all efforts to remove abusive behavior and bullying behavior in all its forms.

· Play fairly and have fun.

· Understand and ensure you abide by this Code of Conduct.

Clonakilty tennis Club believes that as parents you should:

· Be a role model for your child and maintain the highest standards of conduct when interacting with young people, other parents, officials and organisers.

· Always behave responsibly and do not seek to unfairly affect a player or the outcome of the game.

· Never intentionally expose any young participant to embarrassment or disparagement by the use of flippant or sarcastic remarks.

· Always recognise the value and importance of the officials and volunteers who provide sporting and recreational opportunities for your child. Do not publicly question the judgement or honesty of referees, umpires, coaches or organisers. Respect convenors, professionals, coaches, referees, umpires, organisers and other players. Parents are welcome to attend events and coaching sessions but should not interfere with the coach or organiser while working with the player.

· Encourage your child to play by the rules of tennis. Teach your child that honest endeavour is as important as winning and do all you can to encourage good sportsmanship.

· Set a good example by applauding good play on all sides. Encourage mutual respect for other junior members, teammates and opponents.

· Support all efforts to remove abusive behaviour and bullying behaviour in all its forms. Please refer to bullying policy, Appendix 17, within the club’s Child Protection Policy.

Parents Code of Conduct:

1. I will respect the rules and procedures set down by Irish Sports Council Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport.

2. I will respect my child’s teammates and leaders as well as players, parents and coaches from opposing teams. I will encourage my child to treat other participants, professionals, coaches, convenors, selectors and managers with respect.

3. I will give encouragement and applaud only positive accomplishments whether from my child, his/her teammates, their opponents or the officials.

4. I will respect my child’s leader(s) and support his/her efforts.

5. I will respect the officials and their authority during sessions and events whether within the club or outside.

6. I will never demonstrate threatening or abusive behaviour or use foul language.

The undertaking to abide by and support the club’s Child Protection Policy given by the parent/legal guardian is deemed to be their agreement to abide by this code of conduct.

All junior members are required to abide by the following Code of Conduct.

· Play fairly and have fun.

· Abide by the rules set down by team managers when travelling to away events.

· Behave in a manner that avoids bringing the game of tennis into disrepute.

· Respect officials and accept their decisions.

· Talk to one of the Children’s Officers if I have concerns.

· Respect opponents and always shake hands at the end of a match.

· Use my best efforts in competitive matches.

· Refrain from the use of bad language and inappropriate gestures.

· Refrain from ball/racquet abuse.

· Refrain from the use of coaching during competition.

· Never use unfair or bullying tactics to gain advantage on or off the court.

· Never use bullying tactics to isolate another player.

· Never pass on gossip about another player or adult.

· Never make false allegations about another player or adult.

· Never keep secrets about anyone who has caused me harm.

· Win with grace and lose with dignity.

The undertaking to abide by and support the club’s Child Protection Policy given by the parent/legal guardian of junior members is deemed to be agreement on the part of the junior member to abide by this Code of Conduct.