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Home My WebLink About4. Code of Conduct and Practice � C � NGER SPORTS YOUR TOTAL SOCCER SOLUTION 4. Code of Conduct and Practice u �tQ,?BA7/ � � � 1/`�._'' �� a � � j�,% n�uu��i�m1 � � � i , • ' � The Challenger Sports Code of Conduct and Practice Introduction 1. Challenger Sports firrnly 6elieve ihat sport can be an.extremely positive ex�perience for � children.I�Iot only does it coatribute to physical fitness,but also to social,moral, emotional,and psycholvgical development of a child.Far tlais to take�pla.ce children need �� to be guided by an info�ned,caring,lcnowledgeable coach who operates with tb.eir realzns of lcaaowledge,skill,and a clear ethical:frameworl�. 2. In order to establish and maintain the highest possible standards it is important for all coaches ta vvork within acceptable framework.Challenger Sports believe that the highest standards of praatice and tha highest ethical standards shauld be inaintained at all tirnes by Challenger coaches. . ' e 3. This Code of Conduct and Practice sets out the�ramewark for these high standards. It identi�es the key responsibikities for coaches,establishes the core values to be pronnoted, and identifies how ta protect children for whom coaches care for. 4. Coach.es who are e.mplayed by ChaUenger Spo�s are expected to compty with this code and to#ake responsikiility far their actxons in relations to:themselves,cluldren,parents, other coaches,Cla�llenger Sports,and the coaching profession. • , � rincf les . ' Cliallengex Sports staff are expected to conform�to ethical standaxds in the areas of: humanity,provision of claildren,co-operation,integrity,conftdentiality,abuse of pasition, . pexsonal standards,sa�ety,and aompetence. L Humanity _ . Challenger staff should respect the rrights and.self-worth of all htunan beings regardless of age, gender,ethnic origin,cuitural background,religious or sexua�orientation.Everyone has the right to be treated.both£airly and sensitivety. - . 2. Provisian far children � . . e The child is af paramount importance o Challenger coaches shouId be concernad with the ws1I-being,safety,an.d protection of all children in Challenger programmes „ • Challenger coaches must balance the cluld's perfarn�ance needs with their social,moral, em,otional,and psychological needs • Childrem m�st be encouraged to be independent learnexs.'�hey need to be encouraged.to take responsibility for their perfoxmance and behavior in all aspecis o�life 3. Caaperation • Coaches must work with any re�ated parties in ensuxing meeting the needs of the child. This may be other coaehes,senior staff,parents,medics,socia�services,and the police � � ' 4. Integrity and ethics • Coaches should encourage fair play and obeying the rules of the game within all training and competi�ions . e Coaches should never facilita#e im.proved performance through any nneasures which interferes with the child's safety ox well-being . ' a Coaches should enslue that alI practices�and activities t�ey utilize are appiopriate to each � ; child's age,maturity,and ability � " • Coaches should foster the skills Qf dealing appropriately with both wiruiing and losing. • ', " Cha�lengers mai�n philosophy is to encourage cvmpetition against on.eself � � o Coaches nnusfi recognixe their importance as a rale model.They must set high sfiandards ' of bahavior at alI ti�aaes � • Coaches should never work beyond their level of compatence and in doing so risk � endaiagering the child's well-being � . � ' 5. Confidentiality • Coaches must recognize that inevitably they wilt gather much pexsonal infarmation regarding clvildxen. Such informat�an should be treated wi�ti respect and establish what inforimation is coti�idential.Personal infoxmation should not be used to humiliate, embarrass,Qr for personal gain.However,coaches must also recognize that ce�tain. inforrnati�n:may need to be passed to a third party(e.g.chiid'protection issues) 6. Abuse of position . . � - e Caaches who come izzto contaet with children in any farm must never abuse the status in `/_ ` which ihey are held.They should never exert undue influenee on a child for any personal gain or reward 7. Personal standards • Coaclxes should set co�nsxstently high standards and partray a pasitive image of bath their - � � . sport and Challenger Sports • Coaches should be appropriately attired for coachin�,pubiic appearances • Caaches should never smoke or drinlc in or around coaching venues • Coaches should never arrive at a coaching session either smelling of alcohol or bei�ng - unable to maintain high standards due to excessive alcohol co�nsumption 8. Safety � • In their rale of`Loci Parentus'coaches shou�d endeavor to provide the safest possible environmer�t for all ehildxe�n under fheir responsibility � � • Coaches have a duty to protect children from avuse and harm(see Clvild Protection Policy) . • Coaches should check equipment,playing surfaces,and surrounding areas for hazards, both real and potential • Caaches should identify hazards to childxen under their supervisian and outline thezr responsibility for their own.safety{e.g.removing jewe�ry,throvv�ng chewing gum away) �..!__ � ' • Coaches shQuld prepare children for all practices,competitions,and ensure they axe not put at risk 6y exposing them to conditions beyond their capabilities(e.g.playing an 8 year old against a 1S year old in a snnal.I sided ganne) • Coaches who operate within this frarne of reference and who act without negligcnce will be covered un,dex the insurance o�'Challenger Sports.Thase who are negligent and act inapproprxately aa�e not covered und�r this poliay 9. Competence • All Challenger coaches xnust hold a recagnized qualification approved 6y the F'ootball Assoaiation of England � + Caaches should recognize their level of competence and not work beyond these ' � capabilities. • Coaches should endeavor to keep themselves up to date with relevant training and staff � development � Coaches should welcome evaluatian and constructive criticism from those nominated to do so • 10.Criminal conviction • Coaches must infoxm Challenger Sports Directors of any criminal convictian,regardless of whether the conviction occurred prior to or at an.y time during emplayment.This condition exists for all Challenger employed staff including full-t�ne,part-time,paid, vo�untary,and temporary sta.�f . � -'' Sutnnca� In agreeing to anci abiding by,these standards best practiced wi�l be observed and quatify provision will be prorrided in ali Chatlenger programmes.Coaches have a responsibiliry to #hemselves,the children tirith whom they work,their colleagues,�and the Corpoxation to#ake ' - � �espansibzlity for their actions.Workin�towards enhancing and tnaintaining thz highest}evei- - of provision in caachzng is the responsibility of all staff. �_: