Codes of Conduct
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Code of Conduct for Parents / Carers

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

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