The purpose of the Code
of Behaviour is to establish an atmosphere of peace and order to the benefit of
all, within the club.
This code of behaviour
will, in conjunction with the club constitution and rules, be issued to, and
acknowledged by, all club members.
This code of behaviour
will apply to all club activities.
Inappropriate behaviour
will be classified as isolated, continuous or serious and is judged having
regard to age, temperament, range of ability and/or other relevant
factors. Respect must be shown for the
property of the individual and of the club at all times.
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Courtesy and respect for others is the basis for club
behaviour.
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Swimmers will respect the right of others to train in a
secure safe atmosphere.
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Swimmers will co-operate with instructions given by
coaches.
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Swimmers will come fully equipped and on time for each
training session as specified by the
club.
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There must be no noisy, over-aggressive or dangerous
behaviour in dressing rooms.
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Respect must be shown for property of the individual and
the club at all times.
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Talking in a manner disruptive to the session.
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Use of abusive language or temper tantrums.
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Insolence to coaching/supervisory persons.
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Minor pilfering.
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Running on poolside.
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Shouting/talking thereby disrupting others.
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Smoking.
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Bullying or harassment of other swimmers.
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Arriving late or ill-equipped for training session.
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Not wearing Club hat at Galas
EXAMPLES OF CONTINUOUS MISBEHAVIOUR
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Any of the above on a continuous basis.
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Serious assault on the person of or serious damage to the
property of one swimmer by another.
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Malicious damage to property.
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Possession or use of drugs prohibited by law.
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Assault on, threat to, or damage to property of, or abuse
of a coach by a swimmer.
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Use of abusive language to coaching staff or Sport’s
Centre staff.
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Possession of weapons.
PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED
IN THE EVENT OF MISBEHAVIOUR.
In all matters of discipline and
behaviour, the committee will be guided by the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s
Sport in Ireland.
It will be the responsibility of
the club committee to see that the sanctions and procedures are applied
consistently but fairly. Above all justice must be tempered by compassion and
understanding of human frailty.
In imposing a sanction it is the
misbehaviour that is unacceptable and not the individual.
The sanctions will, as far as
possible, reflect the degree of misbehaviour.
A whole training group is not punished because of one child’s or small
group’s misbehaviour, except in exceptional circumstances.
When misbehaviour does occur, a
list of possible procedures or strategies that may be used is given below.
If a serious breach of discipline takes place, the
matter will be referred to the club committee.
The club committee will review the circumstances of the breach and interview
those concerned. Following
deliberation, the club committee will issue its findings and proposed
disciplinary action. Members affected
by this ruling will have the right to appeal, and may have their case reviewed
by an independent arbitrator if they remain dissatisfied with the manner in
which it has been dealt.
For isolated breaches of
discipline:-
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The swimmer will be made aware of the fact that his/her
behaviour is unacceptable.
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The swimmer will receive a verbal reprimand from the
coach.
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The coach will discuss misbehaviour with swimmer.
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The swimmer will be moved to a different lane.
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The swimmer will be temporarily removed from the pool.
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A note will be sent to parents/guardians.
For Serious breaches of
discipline:-
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If a swimmer’s behaviour is a source of danger to
himself/herself, he/she will be removed from the pool.
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Suspension for a period of time determined by the
committee plus coaches or expulsion.
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Recompense will be expected to be made by swimmer/parent/guardian
for damage, loss of or theft of another swimmers property.