Code of Conduct for Coaches – September 2018
All Rhondda Table Tennis club Coaches have read, signed and committed to the code of conduct as published by Table Tennis Wales. Table Tennis Wales and the Rhondda TTC expects that everyone involved with table tennis will: respect the rights, dignity and worth of anyone they meet within our sport; treat everyone equally regardless of age, ability, gender, race, religion, ethnic origin, social status or sexual orientation; accept it is all of our responsibilities to challenge any injustice that may occur within our sport; accept that everyone has the right to be protected from abuse.
• Recognise the developmental capacity of the child and do not push them against their will or train them excessively.
• Always be publicly open when working with children.
• Avoid situations where you are working with a child unobserved.
• If any form of physical contact is absolutely necessary it should be used openly. Always explain to the child what you are doing and why the physical contact is necessary. If possible avoid all physical contact.
• When supervising groups of children in changing rooms, where possible, work in pairs, and never supervise children of the opposite gender to yourself.
• When travelling away from home do not spend time in any of the players’rooms unless in an emergency and always leave the room door open.
• Never invite individual players to your room when travelling away.
• Avoid taking children alone on car journeys where possible and ensure that seat belts are worn at all times.
• Make sure that you have the player information and medical forms with you at all times.
• Remember you are a role model so always avoid inappropriate use of alcohol and tobacco, and never condone the use of any type of enhancing drugs in the company of children.
• In the situation where more than one coach/responsible adult is travelling with a group, at least one must always be in a fit state to react at all times, e.g. in case they are required to transport the children.
• If any injuries occur keep a detailed written record of the incident along with any treatment given.
• Never use inappropriate language.
• Never ridicule, embarrass or abuse a child or reduce them to tears as a coaching method.
• Bullying of players by either coaches or parents/carers will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
• Do not take children to your home.
• No relationship of an intimate nature will be allowed between players, or players and coaches whilst travelling together
• When using social network forums, be mindful of what you are writing and posting. Refrain from any posts/tweets or blogs that portray unprofessionalism, bullying and lack of respect to others.
• Avoid any involvement in bribery, corruption or cheating within the sport, including accepting any improper inducements or betting on table tennis matches.
• Coaches must be aware of, and comply with, the requirements of the UK Bribery Act 2010 which has two general offences:- The offering, promising or giving of an advantage, and the requesting, agreeing to receive or accepting of an advantage.
Players Code of Conduct
The Club expects that everyone involved with RTTC will: respect the rights, dignity and worth of anyone they meet within our sport; treat everyone equally regardless of age, ability, gender, race, religion, ethnic origin, social status or sexual orientation; accept it is all of our responsibilities to challenge any injustice that may occur within our sport; accept that everyone has the right to be protected from abuse.
• Always do your best in every situation and set a positive example to others.
• If you feel unwell or have an accident you should report immediately to one of the coaches/Team Managers.
• Treat both the competition and training venues with respect and always leave kit bags neatly where they will not cause an obstruction to others. Please dispose of all your rubbish.
• Once at the competition playing arena no player should leave the venue unless given specific permission or instructions by one of the responsible adults.
• Players must be responsible for ensuring that they arrive at either the competition or training venues with all their correct kit and equipment and must be responsible for their belongings.
• No player should take or in anyway interfere with another person’s property or belongings.
• Listen to any instructions given by one of the responsible adults.
• Be courteous and polite to all the people you meet whilst a member of the squad, particularly your opponents, practice partners, coaches and fellow team and squad members. This also includes negative body language whilst on the table tennis table.
• Take responsibility for yourself in and out of competition and training and always be aware of your personal safety as you would at home i.e. do not talk to strangers, do not get into a vehicle with a stranger.
• Always respect and never under estimate your opponents.
• Always encourage and support your fellow team members at all times without behaving in an unsporting manner towards their opponents.
• Bullying (verbal and physical) of fellow team/squad members or opponents will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
• Never use inappropriate language.
• Resist any temptation to take banned substances.
• No boys should enter girls’ rooms and vice versa when staying at hotels during events and training camps.
• Treat all accommodation with respect and always leave hotel rooms tidy.
• No player under the age of 18 should drink alcohol on any RTTC trip. Players may not drink alcohol prior to tournaments due to the potential performance consequences. At any other time, players must obey legal restrictions and should at all times be mindful that they are representing RTTC and Wales, the sport of table tennis.
• When using social network forums, be mindful of what you are writing and posting. Refrain from any posts/tweets or blogs that portray unprofessionalism, bullying and lack of respect to others.
• Avoid any involvement in bribery, corruption or cheating within the sport, including accepting any improper inducements or betting on table tennis matches.
Players must be aware of, and comply with, the requirements of the UK Bribery Act 2010 which has two general offences:- The offering, promising or giving of an advantage, and the requesting, agreeing to receive or accepting of an advantage.
Rhondda Table Tennis Club