Lymm Golf Club expects children and young people at the club to abide by the following:
You should:
- Help to create and maintain an environment that is free from fear and harassment
- Demonstrate fair play and apply golf's standards both on and off the course
- Understand that you have the right to be treated as an individual
- Respect the advice that you receive that promotes the concept of a balanced attitude
- Treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself
- Respect physical, cultural, and racial differences and challenge or report if you observe any form of discrimination and prejudice
- Look out for yourself and for the welfare of others
- Speak out if you consider that you or others have been poorly treated
- Report behaviour that appears to fall below the expected standards of the club
- Be organised and on time
- Tell someone in authority if you are leaving a venue or competition
- Accept that these guidelines are in place for the well-being of all concerned
- Treat coaches and organisers with respect
- Observe instructions or restrictions required by appropriate members of staff
You should not take part in any irresponsible, abusive, inappropriate or illegal behavior which includes:
- Consuming alcohol or illegal or performance-enhancing drugs or stimulants
- Smoking
- Using foul language
- Publicly using critical or disrespectful descriptions of others, including posting hurtful comments on social networking sites
For junior teams representing Lymm Golf Club:
- Good behavior is expected at all times
- Team members must show respect for all Junior Organisers both at home and away
- Team members must show commitment by:
- Good preparation, punctuality and reliability
- Following the dress code of the day i.e. team colours, spare clothes in wet weather
- Introduce yourself on the tee, shake hands and wish your opponents a good game
- Be considerate to others on the tee when waiting
- When playing do not display temper or resentment to your opponents
- Make sure you are aware of the rules of the competition
- Do not leave the venue without informing an organiser
- Report any incidents or problems to the match organiser as soon as possible
Declaration
I agree to abide by the above Code of Conduct for juniors at Lymm Golf Club. I understand that not conforming to the rules for junior teams could result in suspension from the team.
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