Coaches, Officials and Volunteers Code of Conduct Tullamore Harriers A.C.

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below.

All coaches, officials and volunteers at the club should:

• Consider the wellbeing and safety of participants before the development of performance.

• Develop an appropriate working relationship with participants, based on mutual trust and respect.

• Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and the experience of those taking part.

• Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play)

• Display consistently high standards of behaviour

. • Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club.

• Hold appropriate qualifications and insurance cover.

• Never exert undue influence over participants to gain personal benefit or reward.

• Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibited substances.

• Encourage participants to value their performances and not just results.

• Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.

• Never use foul or inappropriate language.

• Never engage in any form of sexual relations with anyone under the age of 18, or vulnerable adults.

• Read, understand and put into practise all club policies and procedures.