CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
The Club has a duty under the Children Protection Act to ensure that all poolside helpers, teachers, Coaches and anyone who has any contact with children during the sessions are checked and approved through the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) in accordance with the Amateur Swimming Association’s Child Protection Policy. There is an appointed Welfare Officer for the Club who ensures that there is a register of all people working with children attending Phoenix Youth Swimming Clubs' sessions.

The Club will ensure that equity as stated in the club rules is incorporated in all aspects of it’s activities and also recognises and adopts the Sport England definition of Sports Equity:

"Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure that it becomes equally accessible to all members of society, whatever their age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality or socio-economic status."

The Club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of discrimination, intimidation, harassment and abuse.

All Club members have a responsibility to challenge discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.

The Club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to the club disciplinary procedures.

General Conduct

• Show respect for others and treat them how you would expect to be treated yourself.
• Show respect for the property of others. Please hand any items of clothing or equipment left behind on the poolside or in the changing rooms to one of the teaching staff, poolside helpers, team steward (if at a gala) or a Committee member.
• Use all swimming equipment in the appropriate way. Do not throw floats, fins, pullbuoys, goggles etc. about as this may result in an injury to another swimmer.
• Arrive in good time for the start of training sessions and galas.
• Carry out all appropriate instructions given by the Coach, teaching staff, poolside helpers or team stewards to the best of your ability.
• Notify the Coach, teaching staff, poolside helpers or team stewards of any relevant medical problem, injury or illness that may affect your swimming. Ensure that you complete this section on the membership form.
• Use appropriate and socially accepted language (no swearing).
• Ensure that your behaviour and personal conduct is of a high standard and reflects favourably on the sport of swimming.
• At the end of the session get out of the pool promptly and collect equipment sensibly.

Conduct During Competition

• Remember that you are representing the Club and that good conduct is expected at all times.
• Be punctual. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the specified warm up time.
• When you first arrive on poolside report to the Coach/Team Manager and remain with the team throughout the gala. If you need to leave the poolside for any reason, get permission from the Coach/Team Manager. They need to know where you are at all times (if they can’t find you, you may miss a race).
• Swim every event that you are asked to swim to the best of your ability – even if it is not your best/favourite stroke.
• Respect, encourage and support all of your team-mates. Everyone’s contribution to the team effort is important and should be valued and appreciated. Never put down the efforts of others.
• Do not leave litter on the poolside or in the changing room. Put all sweet wrappers, drinks bottles and other rubbish in a bin.

Any serious violations of the Code of Conduct (Swimmers), or repeated minor violations, may be reported to the Committee for possible further action.

CODE OF CONDUCT (STAFF)
All staff representing the Club must:

• Put the well being, health and safety of members above all other considerations including developing performance.
• Ensure that they work without discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, language, religion, birth or social status as referred to in the Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Respect the basic human rights, worth and dignity of each member.
• Ensure that all teaching and training and competition programmes are appropriate for the age, ability and experience of the individual swimmer.
• Be able to produce evidence of qualifications on request and seek ways of and be willing to increase the development of their current qualifications.
• Treat all personal information about individual members as confidential other than in exceptional circumstances regarding health and safety, medical requirements, disciplinary action or in accordance with ASA Child Protection Procedures and Guidelines.

• 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.
• Never force your child to take part in sport.
• 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’ judgements.
• Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.
• Use correct and proper language at all times.

• Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance.
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers, based on mutual trust and respect.
• Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.
• Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play).
• Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club.
• Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover.
• Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward.
• Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances.