Codes of Conduct
Code of Conduct for Parents / Carers
The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All parents & guardians must:
Code of Conduct for Club Officials, Referees & Volunteers
The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All volunteers must:
Code of Conduct for Coaches
The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All coaches must:
All coaches should also be familiar with the BJA Codes of Conduct and Ethics for Coaches
The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All parents & guardians must:
- 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 Judo
- 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 Judo
- Use correct and proper language at all times
Code of Conduct for Club Officials, Referees & 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
- Encourage performers to value their performances and not just results
Code of Conduct for Coaches
The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All coaches 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
- Never consume alcohol prior to coaching
- Encourage performers to value their performances and not just results
All coaches should also be familiar with the BJA Codes of Conduct and Ethics for Coaches