Code of Conduct For Members

Chilwell Blades is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with the club’s Welfare Officer.

As a member of Chilwell Blades, you are expected to abide by the following code of conduct:

• All members must fence within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.

• All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background, religious beliefs or sexual identity.

• Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach if they are going to be late.

• Members must wear suitable kit - tracksuit bottoms or fencing breeches, for training sessions and matches, as agreed with the coach.

• Members must pay for any fees for training or events promptly.

• Members under the age of 18 are not allowed to smoke on the club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.

• Members under the age of 18 are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.

Code of Conduct For Parents & Carers

• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.

• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.

• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.

• Never force your child to take part in sport.

• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performances of all.

• Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.

• Publicly accept officials’ judgements.

• Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.

• Use correct and proper language at all times.

• Encourage and guide performers to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.