Douglas Bowling Club code of conduct
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Adult Players – Code of Conduct
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why The IOMCCGBA is asking every player to follow a Code of Conduct.
When playing Crown Green Bowls, I will:
- Know and adhere to the rules and spirit of the Game
- Display and promote high standards of behaviour
- Always respect decisions made by officials
- Never engage in public criticism of the sports officials
- Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
- Never engage in bullying, intimidation or harassments
- Speak to opponents and officials with respect
- Remember we all make mistakes
- Win or lose with respect, shaking hands with my opponent before and after every game.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club or the IOMCCGBA:
I may:
- Be required to apologise to other participants, coaches or officials
- Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee
- Be dropped from the team
- Be suspended from club competitions/sessions
- Be required to leave the club.
In addition:
- The IOMCCGBA could impose a fine and/suspension from the sport.
Young Players – Code of Conduct
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why The IOMCCGBA is asking every player to follow a Code of Conduct.
When playing Crown Green Bowls, I will:
- Always play to the best of my ability
- Play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain, or waste time
- Respect all participants, coaches and officials
- Play by the rules, and abide by decisions made by coaches or officials
- Shake hands with my opponents before and at the end of each game
- Listen and respond to what my coach tells me
- Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club or the IOMCCGBA:
I may:
- Be required to apologise to other participants, coaches or officials
- Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee
- Not be allowed to play in matches or competitions
- Be suspended from coaching sessions
- Be required to leave the club.
In addition:
- My club or the IOMCCGBA may make my parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct.
Spectators and Parents/Carers – Code of Conduct
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
Remember children’s sport is a time for them to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t everything.
Play your part and observe the IOMCCGBA Code of Conduct for Spectators and Parents/Carers at all times.
I will:
- Remember that children play for FUN
- Applaud effort and good play as well as success
- Always respect the coaches and officials’ decisions
- Remain off the green and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
- Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
- Encourage the players to respect the opposition, coaches and officials
- Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning
- Never engage in, or tolerate offensive insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club or the IOMCCGBA:
I may be:
- Issued with a verbal warning from a club or official
- Required to meet with the club or IOMCCGBA Welfare Officer
- Required to meet with the club committee
- Obliged to leave the bowling green
- Requested by the club not to attend future games
- Suspended or have my club membership removed
- Required to leave the club along with any dependents.
In addition:
- The IOMCCGBA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club.
Coaches & Club Officials – Code of Conduct
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
Play your part and observe the IOMCCGBA Code of Conduct for Coaches & Club Officials at all times.
On and Off the Green, I will:
- Show respect to others involved in the sport including officials, opposition players, coaches, managers and spectators
- Adhere to the rules and spirit of the game
- Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour
- Always respect any official’s decision
- Never go on to the green when not appropriate
- Never engage in public criticism of officials
- Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
When working with players, I will:
- Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
- Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
- Ensure all parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
- Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying
- Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
- Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
- Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age and maturity
- Co-operate fully with others in bowls.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club or the IOMCCGBA:
I may be:
- Issued with a verbal warning from a club or official
- Required to meet with the club or IOMCCGBA Welfare Officer
- Required to meet with the club committee
- Monitored by another coach
- Required to attend a club disciplinary hearing
- Be sacked by his club.
In addition:
The IOMCCGBA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club
My coaching qualification could be withdrawn.