Woogaroo Swimming Club Code of Conduct
ATHLETES are required to:
Abide by Swimming Australia’s code of conduct;
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability,
cultural background or religion;
Play by the rules and respect the official’s decisions;
Display good sporting behaviour at all times;
Never use offensive language or behaviour towards anyone or engage in sledging or bullying
of any person;
Co-operate with the coach;
Adhere to club policies including smoke-free areas and liquor license requirements; and
Never behave in a manner that would damage the reputation of the club.
VOLUNTEERS, PARENTS and SPECTATORS are required to:
Abide by Swimming Australia’s code of conduct;
Act as good role models and ambassadors for the club at all times;
Always welcome visitors, spectators, officials etc. to the club;
Never use offensive language or behaviour;
Treat everyone with respect regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or
religion;
Display consistently high standards of good sporting behaviour including respecting the
official’s decisions;
Adhere to the smoke-free policies of the club;
Not to consume alcohol in any place other than where the club’s license allows;
Adhere to and support the Club policies;
Be trustworthy; and
Never behave in a manner that would damage the reputation of the club.