Code of Conduct

 

By Registering at Auckland Track Cycling Riders, Coaches, Spectators, Volunteers and Parents agree to abide by the following: 


Code of Conduct for Riders/Athletes
I agree to abide by the below Code of Conduct:
 Arrive for training and competition in good time to prepare properly.
 Wear suitable kit (including a helmet) and clothing for all cycling activity sessions, as agreed with the coach.
 As far as practicable attend all planned training sessions and give the coach/ride leader plenty of notice if you have a genuine reason for not attending.
 Always warm up and cool down properly.
 All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
 Be a good sport. Applaud all good performances, whether they are made by your team mates/club or the opposition.
 All riders/athletes must control their temper. Verbal abuse of officials and other riders, or deliberately distracting/provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted behaviour in any sport.
 Work equally hard for yourself and your squad/club. Your club’s performance will benefit, and so will you.
 Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
 Ensure you or your parent/guardian has paid coaching or event fees promptly.
 Junior riders/athletes are not allowed to smoke or vape, whilst representing the squad/club.
 Riders/athletes are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind whilst representing the squad/club at the velodrome or sporting venue.
 Treat all participants in cycling as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another participant.
 Cooperate with your coach, team/squad/club-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
 Thank officials and opponents after competition.
 

Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers and Other Supporters:
I agree to abide by the below Code of Conduct:
 Inform the coach of any specific health requirements or medical conditions of your child in advance of the coaching session verbally or by completion of a Parental Consent form.
 If your child has to leave early or is being collected by someone other than a parent/carer, the parent/carer must advise the coach of the details of the arrangement including who will be collecting your child and when.
 Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
 Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
 Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
 Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
 Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
 Publicly accept officials’ judgments and teach children to do likewise.
 Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their cycling.
 Use correct and proper language at all times.
 Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
 Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
 Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
 Show appreciation and respect for coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
 Do not undermine the child’s coach/instructor/ride leader. They are professionals who will have a plan and a reason for delivering coaching appropriately.
 Make yourself familiar and understand the current guidelines on age appropriate training & development. Asking children to perform outside of these guidelines can fall outside of the legal aspects of Child Safety legislation.