CODE OF CONDUCT


Athlete Code of Behaviour:

  • Play by the rules
  • Never argue with an official, always use the appropriate rules and guidelines to resolve a dispute
  • Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other athletes, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport
  • Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team
  • Be a good sport. Applaud all good performances whether they are made by your team or the opposition
  • Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor
  • Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents
  • Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches
  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.


Parent/Guardian Code of Behaviour

  • Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment not yours
  • Encourage children to participate, do not force them
  • Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing
  • Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreement without resorting to hostility or violence
  • Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition
  • Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skillful plays by all participants
  • Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
  • Respect official's decisions and teach children to do likewise
  • Show appreciation for coaches, officials and administrators, without them your child could not participate
  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion


General Code of Conduct:

Swimming Australia Ltd endorses the following code of conduct for members, service providers and employees, particularly those responsible for activities involving members under the age of 18.

As a Swimming Australia Ltd member, service provider or employee you should meet the following standard of conduct:

  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others
  • Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings
  • Be professional in, and accept responsibility for , your actions
  • Make a commitment to providing quality service
  • Understand the possible consequences of breaching Swimming Australia Ltd's member protection policy
  • Refrain from any form of abuse and harassment towards others
  • Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adherence to Swimming Australia Ltd standards, rules and policies
  • Operate within the rules of swimming including national and international guidelines that govern Swimming Australia Ltd
  • Immediately report any breaches of the Australian Swimming Australia Ltd member protection policy to the appropriate authority
  • Refrain from any form of discrimination and victimisation towards others
  • Refrain from intimate relations with members with whom they have a supervisory role or power over
  • Provide a safe environment for the conduct of activities in accordance with any relevant Swimming Australia Ltd policy
  • Show concern and caution towards others that may be sick or injured
  • Be a positive role model

Swimming Australia Ltd expects all members, service providers and employees to abide by this code of conduct which upholds the principles and values of the organization. They should recognize that at all times they have a responsibility, and duty of care to other members, service providers and Swimming Australia Ltd employees.