Code of Conduct

The following Code of Conduct applies to all SNZ Members and persons participating/connected to SNZ activities
i.e. TE AROHA SWIMMING CLUB MEMBERS

The following requirements must be met in regard to your conduct;

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
• Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
• Be professional in, and accept responsibility for, your actions.
• Make a commitment to providing quality service and performance.
• Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to, standards, rules, regulations and policies.
• Operate within the Constitution, Regulations, Policies and Procedures of SNZ and FINA.
• Abide by the Sports Anit-Doping Policy
• Understand the possible consequences of breaching the  Code of Conduct.
• Refrain from any form of abuse towards others.
• Refrain from any form of harassment towards others.
• Refrain from any form of discrimination towards others
• Refrain from any form of victimisation towards others
• Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the activity .
• Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.
• Be a positive role model.
• To not provide comment to any media on behalf of Swimming NZ Inc.
• To not speak to any media in a negative way regarding Swimming NZ Inc.
• Never act in any way that may bring disrepute or disgrace to SNZ members, its stakeholders and/or its sponsors, potential sponsors and/or partners.

Swimmer Will

• Agree to abide by the code of conduct.
• Never argue with or verbally abuse an official. Always use the appropriate rules and guidelines to resolve a dispute.
• Not participate (or benefit from assisting others involved) in sports betting or gambling activity associated with swimming events and/or swimming results in which they are participating or have been directly involved in.
• Conduct yourself in a sportsman-like manner and respect fellow swimmers, coaches, managers, staff, officials and the achievement of opponents.
• Do not bully or take an unfair advantage of another competitor.
• Cooperate with your coach, manager team mates and opponents.
• Refrain from possessing, consuming prohibited substances while in SNZ camps or on tours.
• Do not consume or purchase alcohol and tobacco while in SNZ camps or on Tours without the agreement of the Team Manager and Head Coach.
• Comply with training, competition, curfew and behaviour requirements directed by SNZ, while in camp or on tours.

Parent Guardian will:

• Agree to abide by the code of conduct.
• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
• Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
• Encourage children always to compete according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake losing a competition.
• Remember that children learn best by example.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• Respect officials decisions and teach children to do likewise.
• Show appreciation for coaches, officials and administrators.
• Any breach of the Code of Conduct, or any part of it, may result in disciplinary action under the SNZ Constitution, Regulations and policies.

Your Coach will:

• Agree to abide by the code of conduct
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every individual athlete as a human being  
• Treat everyone equally regardless of gender, disability, ethnic origin or religion.
• Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each athlete in order to help each athlete reach their full potential.
• Not participate (or benefit from assisting others involved) in sports betting or gambling activity associated with swimming events and/or swimming results in which they are participating or have been directly involved in.
• Maintain high standards of integrity
• Operate within the rules of your sport and in the spirit of fair play, while encouraging your athletes to do the same.
• Advocate a sporting environment free of drugs and other performance enhancing substances within the guidelines of the Drug Free Sport New Zealand.
• Do not disclose any confidential information relating to their athletes without written prior consent.
• Be a positive role model for your sport and athletes an act in a way that projects a positive image of coaching
• Be fair, considerate and honest with athletes
• Encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle – refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol around athletes.

Coach Professional Responsibilities:

• Display high standards in your language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation
• Display control, courtesy, respect, honesty, dignity and professionalism to all involved within the sphere of sport - this includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators.
• Encourage your athletes to demonstrate the same qualities.
• Be professional and accept responsibility for your actions.
• Not only refrain from initiating a relationship with an athlete, but should also discourage any attempt by an athlete to initiate a sexual relationship with you, explaining the ethical basis of your refusal.
• Accurately represent personal coaching qualifications, experience, competence and affiliations.
• Refrain from criticism of other coaches.
• Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your athletes
• Seek continual improvement through ongoing coach education, and other personal and professional development opportunities.
• Provide athletes with planned and structured training programmes appropriate to their needs and goals.
• Seek advice and assistance from professionals when additional expertise is required.
• Maintain appropriate records
• Provide a safe environment for training and competition
• Adopt appropriate risk management strategies to ensure that the training and/or competition environment is safe.
• Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards.
• Ensure equipment, rules, training and the environment are appropriate for the age, physical and emotional maturity, experience and ability of the athletes.
• Show concern and caution toward sick and injured athletes
• Allow further participation in training and competition only when appropriate
• Encourage athletes to seek medical advice when required
• Provide a modified training program where appropriate
• Maintain the same interest and support toward sick and injured athletes
• Protect your athletes from any form of personal abuse    
• Refrain from any form of verbal, physical and emotional abuse towards your athletes.
• Refrain from any form of sexual and racial harassment, racial vilification and harassment on the grounds of disability.
• Any physical contact with athletes should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the athlete's skill development.
• Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards athletes from other sources while in their care.

Technical Official will:

• Agree to abide by the code of conduct.
• Be consistent objective and courteous when making decisions.
• Not participate (or benefit from assisting others involved) in sports betting or gambling activity associated with swimming events and/or swimming results in which they are participating or have been directly involved in.
• Compliment and encourage all participants.
• Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
• Emphasise the spirit of competition rather than the errors.
• Encourage and promote rule changes, which will make the participation more enjoyable.
• Be a good sport yourself.
• Keep up to date with the latest trends in officiating and the principles of growth and development of young people
• Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
• Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.
• Give all your people a ‘fair go’ regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Member, Administrator, Associate and/or Quality Any breach of the Code of Conduct, or any part of it, may result in disciplinary action under the SNZ Constitution, Regulations and policies.

Team Manager will:

• Agree to abide by the code of conduct.
• Be responsible for the overall welfare and well being of team members and officials when travelling with a team.
• Not participate (or benefit from assisting others involved) in sports betting or gambling activity associated with swimming events and/or swimming results in which they are participating or have been directly involved in.
• Maintain a ‘duty of care’ towards team members and be accountable for the management of the team.
• Have a sound working knowledge of SNZ Constitution, Regulations, and Policies, and ensure that the conduct of the affairs of the team is in accordance with these and or any other policies and guidelines determined by SNZ.
• Foster a collaborative approach to the management of the team.

Swim School will:

• Agree to abide by the code of conduct.
• Be fair, considerate and honest with others.
• Be professional in all actions. Ensure language, presentation, manner and punctuality reflect high standards.
• Resolve conflicts fairly and promptly through established procedures.
• Maintain strict impartiality.
• Maintain a safe environment for others.
• Parent Guardian will:
• Agree to abide by the code of conduct.
• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
• Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
• Encourage children always to compete according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake losing a competition.
• Remember that children learn best by example.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• Respect officials decisions and teach children to do likewise.
• Show appreciation for coaches, officials and administrators.
• Any breach of the Code of Conduct, or any part of it, may result in disciplinary action under the SNZ Constitution, Regulations and policies.