Code of Conduct | Oundle Town Rowing Club Standards

Code of Conduct for Club Officials and Volunteers

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All volunteers must:

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

Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers

Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials
Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them
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

Junior Club Rules

You are expected to abide by the following junior club rules:

All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions
All members must respect opponents
Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late
Members must wear suitable kit for training sessions and events, as agreed with the coach/team manager
Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly
Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions
Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club

Further Information

OTRC is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all members. These codes of conduct help ensure that everyone can participate in rowing with confidence and respect.

If you have any concerns about conduct or behaviour at the club, please speak to a club official or contact us via the contact page.