Swale Tri Club  is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with the Club Welfare Officer.

Adults code of Conduct
As a member of Swale Tri Club you are expected to abide by the following members’ code of conduct:

• All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
• All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
  
• Members must support and encourage good practice and correct actions at all times.
• Members are encouraged to wear club kit at race events.
  
• Members are not allowed to smoke and/or consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.
  
• Members are encouraged to communicate with coaches and all other club members.
  
• Members must agree not to bring the Club into disrepute.
  

Parental/Guardians Code of Conduct
The British Triathlon ‘Code of Conduct for parents’ summarizes the essence of good ethical conduct and practice within Triathlon. This applies not only to parents, but also to guardians, career’s, families and spectators alike

• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results to avoid undue disappointment.
• Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
• Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy Triathlon.
• Remember that the aim of the Sport is for the children to have fun, improve and feel good.
• Set a good example by applauding all good performance, whether by your child or by another.
• Remember that young people learn best by example.
• Young people are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment – not yours, so do not force your child to take part.
• Encourage your child to learn the rules and stick to them
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials, instead accept officials’ judgements
• Use correct and proper language at all times.

Junior Athlete Code of Conduct
The British Triathlon ‘Code of Conduct for juniors’ summarizes the essence of good ethical conduct and practice within Triathlon.

• Compete within the rules and respect officials and their decisions
• Be polite and respect other competitors, coaches, and officials
• Listen to what event marshals ask you to do
• Have some input to the training that you do and the competitions that you take part in
• Members must wear suitable kit – for training and events, as agreed with the coach/team manager.