Academy Code of Conduct

Focus on your child’s efforts and enjoyment rather than winning or losing
Provide positive verbal feedback in both training and matches
Encourage your child to participate within the rules and regulations of the game
Applaud good performance and efforts by all individuals and teams
Congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the game’s outcome
Leave the coach to communicate with players on court
Respect the decisions of officials and teach children to do the same
Respect umpires, officials, coaches, players and spectators
Inform the coach or manager of any injury, health or welfare issue that you feel it is appropriate for them to know
Ensure that your child/children arrive and are collected promptly for training and competitions
Ensure your child eats and sleeps appropriately before training or competition and refrain from allowing them to have sleepovers the night before important events
Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours
Treat everyone equally regardless of age, ability, gender, race, religion, ethnic origin, social status or sexual orientation has the right to be protected from abuse
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person involved in badminton
Report any concerns you may have in relation to a young person, follow reporting procedures laid down by BADMINTON England
Challenge and/or report discriminatory or bullying behaviour
Help your child to understand and abide by the Code of Conduct for Junior Players

Force your child/children to participate in badminton
Ridicule or shout at your child or other players for making a mistake or losing a game
Question publicly the referee, coach, official or players’ decisions within a game, match or training situation
do not interfere with your child’s playing or training by applying pressure from off court
Enter the court of play
Use foul, sexist or racist language or gestures at any time
Condone behaviour that contravenes the codes of conduct/prohibited practice
Give young people alcohol or cigarettes when they are under the care of the Region/County or Club

Breaches of the code of conduct will be dealt with according to the BADMINTON England Disciplinary Procedures

I will have fun, act in a safe manner and encourage those around me to do the same
I will always respect those around me including team-mates, opponents, coaches and officials
I will be honest and play fairly in everything I do and never deliberately cheat or be dishonest
I will accept officials’ decisions without question or complaint
I will arrive for training and competition on time and will inform someone if I am unable to attend or will be late
I will follow the instructions of a coach or person in charge and warm up and cool down when required to do so
I will listen carefully when spoken to and act as directed where appropriate
I will use the correct equipment for the sport and will look after it to the best of my ability
I will never upset those around me or keep quiet if someone else is being upset
I will congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the game’s outcome
I will give my opponents a hand if they need it and accept apologies from them when they are offered
I will always do my best and give 100% effort in whatever I do
As a young person taking part in sporting activities I recognise that I am an ambassador for my sport, The Cambs Badminton Academy and others taking part in sport

Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport
Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance
Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies
Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect
Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward
Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players
Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate, parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach
Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques
Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance
Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Download the full documentation: CBA Code of Conduct

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