Code of Conduct
Junior members are expected to abide by the following code of conduct:
- Participate within the rules and respect the coaches and their decisions
- Treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself and respect your opponents
- Keep to the agreed times for coaching sessions and competitions and inform coaches when you are going to be late
- Demonstrate fair play and apply golf’s standards both on and off the course
- Respect physical, cultural and racial differences
- Tell someone in authority if you are leaving a venue or competition
- Treat organisers, coaches, staff and peers with respect
- Have a positive commitment to coaching and attend as many sessions as possible to maintain a high standard
You should not take part in any irresponsible, abusive, inappropriate or illegal behaviour which includes:
- Consuming alcohol or illegal or performance-enhancing drugs or stimulants
- Smoking
- Using foul language
- Publicly using critical or disrespectful descriptions of others (including social media)
- Actions which may endanger the health and safety of another member or guest / child of the club
- Improper conduct including fighting, victimisation and harassment
- Deliberate damage to club or members property
As a parent/carer of a junior member you are expected to abide by the following code of conduct
- Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them
- Discourage unfair play and arguing with club staff/officials and coaches
- Help your child to recognise good performance and effort, not just results
- Never force your child to take part in golf
- Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performances of all
- Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes
- Publicly accept officials' judgements
- Support your child's involvement and help them to enjoy their golf
- Use correct and proper language at all times
- Never use threatening or abusive behavior towards children, officials, coaches or other parents
- Always notify the junior organiser if you will not be attending or going to be late for a coaching session/competition
- Ensure that coaches are made aware of any pre-existing medical conditions your child has
- Ensure that all correspondence and consent forms are replied to by the due date
- Ensure that your child is dropped off and picked up on time after each session