Code of Conduct for Parents/Guardians

You should help and support the implementation of best practice policies in your child’s/children’s Club by following the code below.

• Understand and ensure your child/children abide by The Code for Young People
• Be available for specified duties if and when required; some duties are mandatory and form part of the procedures for safeguarding your children; some will be at the request of the Club.
• Have an awareness of and respect for Leaders and other adults and their roles within the Club
• Respect and abide by the decisions made by the Committee and other Leaders, these should be made in the best interests of the children in the Club
• Understand the complaints process and follow the proper procedure if you feel unjustly treated, with the knowledge that any complaint will be dealt with effectively and confidentially
• Know your child’s training and/or competitive programme, and accept it is your responsibility for delivering and collecting your child/children. Parents/guardians should ensure they do not leave their child/children waiting unsupervised at any time
• Ensure the environment is safe and enjoyable for your child/children
• Promote fair play and the positive aspects of sport
• Be a role model for your children and young people by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and respectful behaviour in any activity related to the Club or Swim Ireland.
• Allow your child to focus their efforts and success in terms of their goals rather than winning being the main objective
• Promote participation for children that is fun, safe and in the spirit of fair play
• Ensure appropriate leaders are informed regarding any absenteeism, medical conditions or other relevant matters concerning your child
• Arrange an appropriate time and place for discussing any matter with leaders and coaches; communication should not take place whilst leaders and coaches are in a position of supervision or responsible for other young people
• You should have the opportunity to put forward suggestions and comments
• Provide the Club and your child with emergency contact information and to be reasonably available in case of emergency
• Abide by the procedures and policies in this document especially with regard to the use of mobile phones, any type of camera and videoing equipment.
• Be aware and abide by the Code of Ethics, this document, the rules and constitution of Swim Ireland and the rules and constitution of your own Club