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/Carers must:
  • Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their judo; remember they are involved in judo for their enjoyment not yours.
  • Focus on the process not just results; help your child to recognise good performances.
  • Avoid pressuring a child about winning or losing; applaud effort and hard work as well as success.
  • Help your child to separate sport failure from personal failure.
  • Give your child the freedom to problem solve and make their own decisions.
  • Never force your child to take part in judo; allow them to play for themselves.
  • Encourage your child to take responsibility for their decisions.
  • Support and not interfere with the coaching; follow the club programme.
  • Keep talking and general noise to a minimum during training sessions.
  • Not constantly instruct your child during training sessions or at events.
  • Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
  • Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials; publicly accept officials’ judgements.
  • Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
  • Respect other parents, players, coaches, referees and officials; use correct and proper language at all times.
  • Watch what you say to your child; never punish or belittle them for losing or making mistakes.
  • Ensure that no child under the age of 12yrs is left without a responsible adult present at training sessions or at events.

​Code of Conduct for Club Officials, Referees & Volunteers
The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All volunteers must:
  • Consider the wellbeing 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 judo (e.g. the Judo Code).
  • 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 wellbeing 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 judo (e.g. the Judo Code).
  • 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
  • Responsibilities of a Coach include ensuring the welfare of their players.
All coaches should also be familiar with the BJA Codes of Conduct and Ethics for Coaches

Code of Conduct for Players
The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All players must:
  • Take responsibility in ensuring you are up to date with the rules, understand and adhere to them.
  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background, religious beliefs or sexual identity.
  • Recognise the valuable contribution made by coaches and officials who are usually volunteers.
  • Respect officials and publicly accept their decisions.
  • Be a positive role model and treat other players, officials and coaches as you would expect others to treat you (follow the Judo Code).
  • Use correct and proper language at all times.
  • Not smoke, consume alcohol or drugs whilst representing the club.
  • Keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform your coaches if you are going to be late.　
  • Wear suitable judogi and club kit for training and events, as agreed with your coaches.
  • Pay any fees for training or events promptly and ensure that your BJA membership is valid.
  • ​Encourage everyone to enjoy sport and understand that people have different motivations for taking part; bullying of any sort will not be tolerated.
  • Inform your coach of any other coaching that you are seeking or receiving and any of events that you are planning to attend.
Westlands Playing Fields
Opposite St Edwards School
London Road
Romford
RM7 9NU