Longwood Harriers Athletics Club | Huddersfield

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of other athletes and coaches and treat everyone equally, regardless of background or ability
• Not swear
• Not use mobile phones or other similar devices during training
• Take responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
• Inform their coach before training if they have an injury or are feeling unwell
• Always be aware of other athletes on or around the track with a view to minimising accidents
• Only use the inside two lanes if doing efforts. General warm-ups or warm-downs should be on the outside lanes
• Always follow the rules of fair play and never violate rules or use prohibited or age-inappropriate substances.
• Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance and show respect towards other athletes and officials
• Keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late
• Pay any fees for training or events promptly
• Wear suitable kit for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager - for example have appropriate kit to wear in winter

Athletes must not switch coaches within the Club without the consent of their existing coach

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every athlete and treat everyone equally, regardless of background or ability
• Place the welfare and safety of the athlete above the development of performance.
• Develop appropriate working relationships with athletes (especially under 18’s), based on mutual trust and respect. They will not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
• Encourage and guide athletes to accept and take responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
• Be appropriately qualified and update their licence as and when required by UK Athletics.
• Ensure that the activities they guide or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual.
• At the outset, clarify with athletes (and where appropriate their parents or carers) exactly what is expected of them and what athletes are entitled to expect from the coach.
• Co-operate fully with other colleagues (e.g. other coaches, officials, team managers, sport scientists, doctors, physiotherapists and governing body staff) in the best interests of the athlete.
• Consistently promote positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone rule violations or the use of prohibited or age-inappropriate substances.
• Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• Not smoke in the vicinity of athletes or on the track or field
• Not use mobile phones or other similar devices during training
• Assist in the selection of teams.
• Travel to competitions with the junior team(s)

Parents & Carers will:-

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every athlete and coach and treat everyone equally, regardless of background or ability.
• Make every attempt to deliver athletes in time for the start of training sessions and meetings
• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results
• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all
• Support your child's involvement and help them to enjoy their sport
• Never force your child to take part in sport nor punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes
• Encourage and guide athletes to accept and take responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
• Not smoke in the vicinity of athletes, on the track or field
• Consistently promote positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone rule violations or the use of prohibited or age-inappropriate substances.
• Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance
• Not coach their child or any other athlete whilst at the track without the permission of a Club coach

• Only athletes should be using the track and field areas during training sessions
• If non athletes wish to keep fit whilst waiting, they can use the adjoining playing fields when not in use by others
• If using these areas please be aware that other events maybe taking place as well
• All athletes should be aware that the track can be a very dangerous place and hence when not running on the track, please be aware that others will be, and their run should not be obstructed