CODE OF CONDUCT
Coaches, Officials & Volunteers
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I will avoid taking young people along on car journeys, however short.
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I will never engage in rough, physical or sexually provocative games, including horseplay.
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I will never allow young people to use inappropriate language or behaviour Consider the wellbeing and safety of participants before the development of performance.
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Develop an appropriate working relationship with participants, based on mutual trust and respect.
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Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.
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Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play and team spirit).
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Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
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Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club.
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Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications, affiliation and insurance cover.
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Encourage performers to value their performances and not just results.
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Include young people in committee decisions to ensure their voice is heard.
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Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward.
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Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances.
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Always ensure I am never alone with one child unobserved.
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If any form of physical support is required, it will be provided openly and according to guidelines as provided by England Netball.
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Encourage an open environment (i.e. there will be no secrets, always explain why I am doing something in that way, encourage young people to put their views forward diplomatically).
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I will avoid spending excessive amounts of time alone with young people away from others.
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unchallenged.
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I will never allow allegations made by a child to go unchallenged, unrecorded or not acted upon.