Parent Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for parents/people with parental responsibility. As a responsible parent/person with parental responsibility or another
supporter you will:

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every athlete, coach, technical
  official and others involved in athletics and treat everyone equally.




• Cooperate fully with others involved in the sport such as coaches,
  technical officials, team managers, doctors, physiotherapists, sport
  scientists and representatives of the governing body in the best interests
  of the athlete.




• Consistently promote positive aspects of the sport such as fair play and
  never condone rule violations or the use of prohibited or age-inappropriate
  substances.




• Never place undue pressure on children to perform, participate, or
  compete.




• Check out the qualifications and licences of people who are coaching or
  managing your child or offering a service connected to athletics such as
  physiotherapy, massage, or nutritional advice.




• Take an active interest in your child’s participation.




• Attend training or competitions as much as possible.




• Know exactly where your child will be and who they will always be with.




• Never make assumptions about your child’s safety




• Ensure that your child does not take any unnecessary valuable items to
  training or competition.




• Notify your child’s coach or team manager of any illness or disability that.
  Could affect their performance.




• Provide any necessary medication that your child needs for the duration of
  trips.




• Assume responsibility for safe transportation to and from training and
  competition.




• Return any necessary written consent forms to the club/team manager or
  appropriate person, including next of kin details, health, and medical
  requirements before your child goes to any away events or trips.




• Report any concerns you have about your child’s or any other child’s
  welfare to the Club Welfare Officer, Regional, National or UKA Welfare
  Officers. (This does not affect your right to contact your local social
  services or the police if you feel it is necessary) As a responsible
  parent/person with parental responsibility or other supporters for a
  young athlete, when participating in or attending any athletics
  activities, including training/coaching sessions and competition
  events you will:




• Act with dignity and display courtesy and good manners towards others.




• Avoid swearing and abusive language and irresponsible behaviour
  including behaviour that is dangerous to yourself or others, acts of
  violence, bullying, harassment, and physical and sexual abuse.




• Challenge inappropriate behaviour and language by others.




• Be aware that your attitude and behaviour directly affects the behaviour of
  your child and other young athletes.




• Avoid destructive behaviour and leave athletics venues as you find them.




• Never engage in any inappropriate or illegal behaviour




• Not carry or consume alcohol to excess and/or illegal substances.




• Not carry any items that can be dangerous to yourself or to others
  excluding athletics equipment used during your child’s athletics activity
  Dated 28/07/2025.