AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The aim of this club is to promote the sport of trampolining recreationally and competitively, for all children and adults.
To set up and maintain a place for those of all ages with physical, mental or social difficulties, known as special needs.
To work to high standards of safety and to ensure that members reach their full potential as competitors.
To develop the skills of the coaches through teaching courses and regular meetings.
To help those who do not wish to compete, but to help them attain and maintain fitness and health.
To organise & hold regular competitions at Grundy Park Leisure Centre.
To hold fund raising events and social events.
To ensure that all equipment is maintained and upgraded.
To help finance those members who travel nationally and internationally to take part in competitions.
CODE OF CONDUCT
THE CLUB WILL:
British Gymnastics affiliation, records and insurance for all club members
Provide a safe and child friendly environment
Provide qualified and CRB checked coaches and officials in all supervisory positions and where appropriate trained support personnel
Controlled open door policy with appropriate opportunities
Provide equitable opportunities
Provide a structured training approach
Report all concerns to appropriate authorities
Maintain competition entry process for competitors
Provide opportunities for personalised training sessions (Private lessons) and
open sessions for relaxation and fun
Maintain an appropriate coach to pupil level
Provide training and support for all coaches and support personnel
Manage where appropriate press releases and articles for publication
THE CLUB WILL NOT
Discriminate
Accept bullying, antisocial or disruptive behavior
Accept poor or unsafe practice
Accept breaches of equity codes, discrimination or unfair treatment
Accept breaches of club, county, regional or national codes and policies
THE COACHES WILL
Follow club codes and policies as detailed above
Follow British Gymnastics Code of Practice
Maintain suitable qualifications
Be fair, approachable (at appropriate times) and trustworthy
Maintain the clubs standard coaching practice and policies
Make sessions achievable and enjoyable
Maintain confidentiality and report any concerns to the appropriate club
authorities
Encourage competitive entry, follow club entry procedures
Carry appropriate checks and maintain records and registers
Will use agreed Club literature and paper work processes
THE COACHES WILL NOT
Adopt negative behaviour
Condone rule violation or deviate from club policies
Accept disrespect or inappropriate behaviour from club members or parents
THE TRAMPOLINISTS WILL
Check in at reception, pay outstanding fees and pick up any information on
arrival at gym or competition venue
Advise receptionists and coaches of any special arrangements for arrival and
departure of the sessions/competitions
Wait quietly until your session/competition starts, outside of the gym area.
Be appropriately dressed, nourished, on time and be prepared for your session
Younger children are encouraged to go to the toilet before the session starts
Respect and listen to their coaches and support the club
Keep training diaries, plans and notes as directed by the coaches
Inform coaches of any injuries, body piercing or anything that may impact of a safe training session
THE TRAMPOLINISTS WILL NOT
Not wear any body jewellery or inappropriate clothing
Leave the hall without permission
Be lazy or use bad language
Train anywhere else without prior permission
Take any food, drinks (other than water) or dangerous objects into the hall
Go into the hall outside of training/competition times
Use equipment of any kind without the coaches express permission
THE PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
Support but not pressure their children
Support the club
Respect the coaches and value their skills and experience
Follow all parents guidelines, club, county regional or national policies
Volunteer to help and support all club activity
Report any concerns to the coach or appropriate club authority
Ensure their child/children are appropriately dressed and on time
Encourage their child/children to follow any home plans such as conditioning and planning
Maintain club pride and good sportsmanship in competition with others
Ensure good control, conduct and behaviour of non-participants
(especially small children) whilst in the club or any competitive venue
THE PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED NOT TO
Interfere, talk or communicate in any way with their child whilst training
Distract their child or coach whilst training
Disrespect or carry out inappropriate behaviour at any time
Work against or be disruptive to the club its members or its personnel
Make derogatory or disrespectful remarks/actions concerning the club, its members or its personnel
Be disrespectful or unsporting to any other club or competitors at events
Allow non participants ( especially small children) to run around or be destructive or disruptive whilst at the club or any other competition venue
Publish articles or photographic/media material without the express permission of the club
