Developing your child’s confidence, co-ordination, strength and balance in a safe environment
CODE OF CONDUCT
Code of Conduct for gymnasts and parents
Dumfries Y Gymnastics Club wants everyone to feel comfortable and safe in the gym, so we all need to think about how we behave. During your gymnastics class, everyone should:
For gymnasts
- Be on time for the start of the session.
- Respect other gymnasts at all times and be supportive and encouraging to each other at all times.
- Attend all training sessions. Sessions should not be missed if gymnasts wish to improve on their performance.
- Tell your coach of any injuries or illnesses you may have before the warm-up begins.
- Wear suitable clothes for training as described in the gymnasts’ dress code.
- Follow the Club rules and always respect coaches and their decision.
- Listen carefully to the coaches and follow their instructions. Treat coaches with respect at all times.
- Treat all equipment with respect and only use it when told to by a coach.
- Tell someone if you see or hear anything in the gym that you don't like.
- Stay in the gym at the end of a session until collected by your parent/guardian.
- Do not leave the gym area during training without the consent of your coach.
- Swearing or improper language will not be accepted within the Club.
- Gymnasts’ mobile phones should remain switched off during session times. If there is an urgent need to use a phone, gymnasts should inform their coach.
For parents/guardians
Parents/guardians play an important role in promoting a child’s happiness and success in gymnastics. Positive encouragement from you will contribute to your gymnast having a sense of personal achievement, higher self-esteem and improved fitness and skills levels. Find out what your child wishes from the sport and then help them to set realistic targets to achieve.
It is important for parents to:
- Encourage a healthy lifestyle for their child.
- Please text the absent line to inform that your child will not be attending training: TEXT ONLY to 07557 685 916 (For Dumfries Facility) including the gymnast’s name and reason for absence. TEXT ONLY to 07799 171 732 (For Annan Facility) including gymnast's name and reason for absence.
- IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY OUR LAND LINE (FOR DUMFRIES FACILITY) IS 01387 255 201. Note: Annan Y does not have a landline at this time, use phone number stated for Annan facility in case of an emergency.
- Share any concerns or complaints about any aspect of the club through the approved channels and not by talking to other parents.
- Communicate any concerns or relevant information about your child to the coach.
- Support your child's involvement and help them to enjoy the sport.
- Help your child to recognise a good performance as well as good results.
- Help the coach to do the best for your child. Please do not make any changes to any routines or skills that the coach has taught your child.
- Encourage your child to do their conditioning homework as set by their coach.
- Always ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the sport and brings a water bottle to training.
- Use the correct and proper language at all times.
- Inform the club of any changes in contact details.
