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Home Contacts Events Safety Membership Club Rules Links Photo Gallery Club Kit News     website by MM	Code of Conduct Code of Conduct Members Go-ride Bexley aims to promote the highest standards of sporting behaviour. The purpose of this Code is to set out the standards that we expect of members of the Club.   We expect our members to :   Parents/Carers &Supporters Go-ride Bexley aims to promote the highest standards of sporting behaviour. The purpose of this Code is to set out the standards that we expect of parents, carers and supporters. We expect parents, carers and other supporters to:   Arrive for training and competition in good time to prepare properly Wear suitable clothing (including a helmet) for all cycling activity sessions, as agreed with the coaches Play by the rules and respect the decisions of coaches and officials Be a good sport by applauding all good performances - both club-mates and opponents Control their tempers (Verbal abuse of officials and opponents, or deliberately distracting/provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted behaviour in any sport) Work equally hard for themselves and the Club Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, disability, cultural background or religion Pay fees promptly Treat all participants in cycling as they would like to be treated - not bullying or taking unfair advantage of another participant Cooperate with the coaches, helpers, club-mates and opponents. Thank officials and opponents after competitions Poor behaviour will not be tolerated. Provide the Club’s officials and coaches with emergency contact numbers and information about any specific health requirements or medical conditions their child may have by completing the Club’s application and parental consent form, and advise them of any subsequent changes to this information Advise the coaches if their child has to leave early or is being collected by someone else, giving details of the arrangement Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials Help their child(ren) to recognise good performances, not just results Set a good example by praising fair play and applauding all good performances Never punish or chastise a child for losing or making mistakes Publicly accept officials’ judgments and teach their child(ren) to do likewise Support their child(ren)’s involvement and help them to enjoy their cycling Use correct and proper language at all times, and support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, disability, cultural background or religion Show appreciation and respect for the coaches and officials