Last Reviewed: 30/11/22

 

Guernsey Triathlon is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with our Amy Critchlow - Welfare Officer.

 

As a member of Guernsey Triathlon you are expected to abide by the following code of conduct:

• All members must race within the rules of the sport and respect officials and their decisions.

• All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

• Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.

• Members must wear suitable kit for training and events, as agreed with the coach or team manager.

• Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.

• Abide by the Club Constitution

• Support and encourage good sporting practice by abiding by rules, respecting coaches, referees or officials’ decisions.

• Encourage and commend fellow members in their training, competition and participation.

• Be expected to contribute to the running of events which generate income and maintain low training and racefees for the club.

• Not bring the club into disrepute.

• Abide by the British Triathlon rules and Code of Conduct.

• Avoid any actions that may endanger other club members.

• Be courteous at all times to pedestrians and other road and path users.

• Obey the Highway Code and respect the rules of the public highways and footpaths.

• Wear suitable clothing and protection for any club training session or event – e.g. helmets on a bike, brightly coloured hat for open water swimming, reflective clothing at night.

• Pay for any fees for training and events before taking part.

• Not consume non-medication drugs of any kind and comply with Anti-Doping rules whilst representing the club.