Central Gymnastics Academy

CENTRAL GYMNASTICS ACADEMY

CODE OF CONDUCT

FOR PARENTS

Scottish Gymnastics and Central Gymnastics Academy's  vision is an uplifting experience for all.
Our approach is athlete centred, coach led, and performance driven with athlete and coach well-being and development at the centre. As a parent or guardian of a Central Gymnastics Academy gymnast, you play a vital role in helping them succeed in gymnastics. we have created some guidelines which we believe will help you support your child.

Your rights that we will champion are:

  • Be able to ask questions, be listened to and respected
  •  Be supported if reporting suspected abuse or poor practice
  • Know that reporting a concern will not affect you or your child’s place in the club
  • Be protected from abuse from spectators, other adults, coaches, parents, gymnasts
  •  Be informed about problems or concerns about your child
  • Be informed if your child is injured or unwell

Supporting your Child:

  • Always treat others with respect and care for their safety, wellbeing, and protection. This means not taking part in, or allowing any actions that harm others in any way, such as physical harm, emotional harm, neglect, extortion, bullying or sexual misconduct.
  • Do not allow allegations of poor practice, abuse, wellbeing concerns to go unchallenged, unrecorded or fail to act upon them – See something, say something
  • Be a positive role model for your child by promoting fair play, good sportsmanship, and performance over results. Maintain high standards of behaviour and appearance.
  •  Ensure your child is prepared for all sessions with the appropriate clothing, footwear, nutrition and hydration.
  • Support your child to know, understand and follow the rules of the gymnast code of conduct
  • Inspire your child to be the best they can be in both in the sport and in life
  • Develop relationships with gymnasts, coaches, officials, and volunteers based on integrity, mutual trust and respect.
  •  Encourage your child to speak with their coaches and accept responsibility for their own development and behaviour.
  • Help them understand the important life lessons to be gained from the sport, such as: leadership, handling adversity, teamwork, persistence and compassion.
  • Never belittle your child or their achievements no matter how small.
  • Never discuss or complain about your child's development within the sport, the number of hours your child trains or their coach. This could be in the Academy's carpark, at competitons or just in general. Please arrange a meeting without Head Coach and/ or your child's Coach and / or Safeguarding Officer if you have any concerns as we are happy to discuss all aspects of your child's progress within the Academy.
  • Never post offensive or hurtful comments or comments that could be seen as disrespectful or upsetting on social media. This includes making negative comments relating to Scottish Gymnastics staff, officials, volunteers, coaches, gymnasts, and support staff

Supporting our Club:

  • Ensure your child attends all sessions on time.
  • Collect your child promptly at the end of a session and call the gymnastics club if you will be late
  • Respond to emails and complete paperwork in a timely manner
  • Proactively communicate with the coaching team and in relation to your child’s illnesses, injuries, medication, changes to contact details and attendance at club events.
  • Never post offensive or hurtful comments or comments that could be seen as disrespectful or upsetting on social media. This includes making negative comments relating to Scottish Gymnastics staff, officials, volunteers, coaches, gymnasts, and support staff.
  • Attend events and fundraising activities when you can.

Supporting our club at events and competitions:

  • Ensure that family members and friends who are supporting at competitions are respectful to everyone. They must remain outside the field of play during competitions and accept the scores and decisions made by judges.
  • Encourage all gymnasts by applauding their efforts not just your own
  • Be a positive role model for your child by promoting fair play, good sportsmanship, and performance over results. Maintain high standards of behaviour and appearance.

Policy Awareness and Acceptance:

When you agree to  this code of conduct you agree that you are aware of and will abide by the following polices, which can be found in full here Policies & Procedures | Scottish Gymnastics;

  •  Scottish Gymnastics Wellbeing and Child Protection Policy
  •  Scottish Gymnastics Anti Bullying Policy
  •  Scottish Gymnastics Respect Policy
  • Central Gymnastics Academy's Rules 
  • Central Gymnastics Academy's Disciplinary procedure

The Academy will not tolerate individuals who fail to adhere to these standards.

Reviewed 23/08/2023