CODE OF CONDUCT​​​​​​​

As a member of the Mercer Rowing Club I agree to:

  • Take pride in our club, always leaving the club clean and tidy. I will pick up rubbish and do my part to keep the club/campsite clean and tidy.

  • Respect all club members, officials, supporters and opponents.

As a Rower or Coxswain I will:

  • Take all reasonable care of boats, equipment and facilities. (Report any damage to your coach.)

  • Make sure I am on time for training and regattas – a whole crew is depending on me. If I cannot make a training / regatta, I will inform my manager.

  • Respect my coach’s decisions regarding crew selection.

  • Not run or fool around in the boatshed or around boats. (At the club and at regattas.)

  • Not go on the water without a coach if I am a school rower.

  • Represent Mercer Rowing Club with pride, dignity, honesty and loyalty.

  • Not consume alcohol, illegal drugs or banned performance enhancing substances.

  • Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.

  • Display positive sportsmanship for all squad achievements.

  • Abide by the Code of Conduct when using all forms of Social Media.

  • Try my hardest and never give up!!

As a Coach I will:

  • Develop a positive and rewarding squad culture.

  • Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards.

  • Display positive sportsmanship and acknowledge all rowers achievements.

  • Be a positive role model.

  • Provide regular feedback to my squad, either one on one or in squad debriefs.

  • Encourage independence but take responsibility for my squad’s behavior and performance.

  • Be honest and fair with all crew selections.

As a Supporter I will:

  • Support my rower(s) by ensuring they attend all trainings and regattas where possible.

  • Display a positive attitude and be a role model for our rowers.

  • Applaud efforts from all crews.

  • Ask questions if I do not know.

  • Become involved in the club – many hands make light work!