As a parent/carer of a junior member of Elie Sports Club or a junior taking part in any activities offered by Elie Sports Club you are expected to abide by the following code of conduct.

You should:

• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with club staff/officials.
• Help your child to recognise good performance and effort, not just results.
• Never force your child to take part in sport.
• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding 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 sport.
• Use correct and proper language at all times.
• Never use threatening or abusive behavior towards children, officials, coaches or other parents.
• Always notify the Junior Convenor or ESC Manager if you will not be attending or going to be late for a coaching session/competition.
• Ensure that coaches are made aware of any pre-existing medical conditions your child has.
• Ensure that all correspondence and consent forms are replied to by the due date.
• Ensure that your child is dropped off and picked up on time after each session.

Any queries relating to this Code of Conduct should be directed to the Safeguarding Officer(s) (Julie Otto for Golf & Bowls, Michael Bradfield for Tennis).

Julie Otto – secretary@eliesportsclub.co.uk

Michael Bradfield – mbradfield@hotmail.co.uk