Kemsing Ltc

Kemsing Lawn Tennis Club Codes of Conduct

All Adult members agree to:

    • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others
    • Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others
    • Understand and operate within the rules of tennis
    • Maintain high standards of personal behaviour including, but not restricted to language, temper and punctuality
    • Refrain from any form of harassment towards, or discrimination against others
    • Be a positive role model especially for our junior members
    • Respect the role of our coaches and let them do the coaching
    • Be aware of and respect the varying playing abilities of your fellow members and play social tennis in a spirit of mutual enjoyment
    • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear at all times
    • Resolve any conflicts fairly and promptly. If necessary ask for assistance from our Chairman or current committee

All children agree to:

    • Be friendly, supportive and welcoming to other children and adults
    • Play fairly and honestly
    • Respect club staff, volunteers and Officials and accept their decisions
    • Behave, respect and listen to your coach
    • Take care of your equipment and club property
    • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, culture, religion or sexual identity
    • Not use bad, inappropriate or racist language, including on social media
    • Not bully, intimidate or harass anyone, including on social media
    • Talk to the club Welfare Officer about any concerns or worries that you have about yourself or others

All parents/carers agree to:

    • Positively reinforce your child and show an interest in their tennis
    • Use appropriate language at all times
    • Be realistic and supportive
    • Never ridicule or admonish a child for making a mistake or losing a match
    • Treat all children, adults, volunteers, coaches, officials and members of staff with respect
    • Behave responsibly at the venue; do not embarrass your child
    • Accept the official’s decisions and do not go on court or interfere with matches
    • Encourage your child to play by the rules, and teach them that they can only do their best
    • Deliver and collect your child punctually from the venue
    • Ensure your child has appropriate clothing for the weather conditions
    • Ensure that your child understands this code of conduct
    • Adhere to your venue’s safeguarding policy, diversity and inclusion policy, rules and regulations
    • At all times supervise all children under the age of 13 years when not with a coach
    • Provide emergency contact details and any relevant information about your child including medical history