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!