Repton Tennis & Rackets Club aims to create a friendly, supportive environment where everyone can enjoy tennis, learn from and support each other. It is everyone’s responsibility to maintain this environment and encourage everyone to have a positive experience at the club.

Children, in particular, have the opportunity to gain a lot of positive life experiences from playing tennis. They learn good behaviour from the adults around them in the club. Everyone should aim to think in a child-centred way that is considerate of the needs of children, respectful and inclusive of their views and encourages them to lead a healthy life that also respects others.

All coaches, volunteers and members agree to:

• Prioritise the well-being of everyone at the Club at all times
• Treat all children and adults fairly and with respect
• Be a positive role model. Act with integrity at all times
• Help to create a safe and inclusive environment both on and off court
• Not allow any rough or dangerous behaviour, bullying or the use of bad or inappropriate language
• Report all allegations of abuse or poor practice to the club Welfare Officer
• Not use any sanctions that humiliate or harm
• Value and celebrate diversity and make all reasonable efforts to meet individual needs
• Keep clear boundaries between professional and personal life, including on social media
• Have consent from parents/carers, children and adults before taking or using photos and videos
• Refrain from making physical contact with children or adults at risk unless it is necessary as part of an emergency or congratulatory (e.g. handshake / high five)
• Refrain from smoking and consuming alcohol during coaching sessions
• Ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly outlined and everyone has the required information and training
• Avoid being alone with a child or adult at risk unless there are exceptional circumstances
• Refrain from transporting children or adults at risk, unless this is required as part of a club activity (e.g. away match) and there is another adult in the vehicle
• Not abuse, neglect or discriminate against anyone; or act in a way that may be interpreted as such
• Not have a relationship with anyone under 18 for whom they are coaching or responsible for
• Be acutely aware of the power that coaches and coaching assistants develop over players in the coaching relationship and avoid any intimacy (sexual or otherwise) with players

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 everyone 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 they have about themselves or others

All parents and carers agree to:

• Positively encourage 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 and officials 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, suncream in summer, etc
• Ensure that your child understands their code of conduct
• Adhere to your venue’s safeguarding policy, diversity and inclusion policy, rules and regulations
• Provide and update emergency contact details and any relevant information about your child including medical history