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Code of Ethics and Conduct

All individuals within the Verulam Swimming Club will at all times:

� Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person, be they adult or child, treating everyone equally within the context of the sport.

� Respect the spirit of the sport adhering to the rules and laws in and out of the pool, incorporating the concept of friendship and respect for others.

� Promote the positive aspects of the sport and never condone the use of inappropriate or abusive language, inappropriate relationships, bullying, harassment, discrimination or physical violence.

� Accept responsibility for their own behaviour and encourage and guide all Swim England members and parents of junior members to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and conduct.

� Ensure all concerns of a child safeguarding nature are referred in accordance with Wavepower (Swim England Child Safeguarding Policy and Procedures).

� Conduct themselves in a manner that takes all reasonable measures to protect their own safety and the safety of others.

� Promote the reputation of the sport and never behave or encourage or condone others to behave in a manner that is liable to bring the sport into disrepute.

� Adhere to Wavepower (Swim England Child Safeguarding Policy and Procedures).

� Adhere to the British Swimming Anti-Doping Rules.

� Adhere to the Swim England Equity Policy.

� Adhere to the Swim England Laws and Regulations.

� Adhere to the Swim England Codes of Conduct.