Mt Eden Swimming Club Code of Conduct

June 2022

Welcome to the Mt Eden Swimming Club. We strive to present a positive attitude in everything we do, and create a supportive team environment by always being friendly, courteous and helpful to each other. Remember, you will be working, training and competing among friends.

The following Code of Conduct sets some basic standards of behaviour required by all members of our Club. It is designed to help ensure that the safety and security of all our club members is maximised. This will also enhance the public reputation of our club and ensure that being a member of our swimming team is a pleasurable experience for you and everyone around you.

This Code of Conduct is a promise between you and the Mt Eden Swimming Club. This Code of Conduct is applicable to all local, domestic and international swimming competitions involving swimmers representing the Mt Eden Swimming Club.

Training
All training programmes are designed and implemented by the Director of Coaching and designated staff. All training and fitness instruction must be followed by all Club Members.

Appearance
As part of our team you must ensure that we maintain a good public image by paying special attention to your appearance. Be neat and tidy and wear your Club uniform with pride.

Club uniform must be worn travelling to and from swim meets and/or to competition destinations within New Zealand and overseas. Specific uniform requirements may be varied from time to time, but these variations will be communicated to you as necessary by the Team Manager.

All  swimmers must  compete  in  an  approved  costume  and  in  Mt  Eden  Swimming  Club swimming cap while representing Mt Eden Swimming Club.

Travel
To travel to, and depart from, the place of assembly of the team upon the dates and by means of conveyance decided by the Club.

Responsibility
The Team Manager will be responsible for all members of the team. The authority of these Club appointed personnel cannot be questioned. During swimming competitions, all issues of a “non-coaching” nature must be directed through the Team Manager, who will provide leadership and guidance in such matters.

Behaviour
Any unacceptable behaviour involving members of our Club will be deemed "Misconduct” and may subject those involved in disciplinary action. The following is a list of behaviours that we believe is unacceptable for members of our Club to participate in. Acts of misconduct are not restricted to those on this list, and any other actions may be considered to be misconduct and may be treated in a similar way:
•  Unauthorised possession of property not belonging to you;
•  Causing damage to property not belonging to you;
•  Using insulting or abusive language that may cause offense to another person;
•  Assault or inciting assault, either verbal or physical, directed toward another person;
•    The procurement, possession, supply, or unauthorized consumption of alcohol, non- prescription drugs, or other illegal substances;
•  Committing an illegal act;

•  Any breach of performance enhancing substance rules as detailed by FINA, the IOC or
Swimming New Zealand;
•    Unauthorised absence from the team group, competition destination, accommodation venue, or any other place occupied by representatives of the Mt Eden Swimming Club;
•    Failure to carry our reasonable safety and security procedures, or to behave in an unsafe manner.

Disciplinary Action
Our policy is to promote open and fair discussion when a problem or dispute arises.

The Team Manager may implement immediate disciplinary action as a result of any incident or misconduct, as the situation determines at the time. Such disciplinary action is not open to appeal, but may be taken into account at any disciplinary hearing at a later date.

Any serious breach of the Code of Conduct or Club Regulations could result in the swimmer being returned home at the parents’ expense, and the forfeiture of any financial assistance from the Mt Eden Swimming Club.

The designated Team Manager will submit a report of any incident at the next Club Committee meeting, a copy being made available to the person(s) involved in the incident, and parents or caregiver.

The Club Committee will decide whether the person(s) involved have a case to answer, and formal notification of a disciplinary hearing will be provided to the person(s) involved. The person(s) involved will be invited to attend the hearing, with a personal representative, and any relevant witnesses.

Photographs
The Mt Eden Swimming Club (‘the Club’) uses social media forums including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram and websites for the purposes of providing information to its members and the general public regarding the operation of the Club and all matters pertaining to competitive swimming in New Zealand. By signing the Membership Registration Form and/or renewing your club membership on-line, you acknowledge and accept that photographic images of members may be used on such social media forums and that such use does not constitute a breach of the privacy of members of the Club.

If any individual has any questions or individual concerns regarding this policy, these must be communicated to the Club through  [email protected].

Your Obligation
By signing the MTE Membership Registration Form and/or renewing your membership through the Swimming New Zealand Database you have agreed to abide by this Code of Conduct. For members under the age of 18 years old, the parent/guardian/caregiver who has signed the Membership Registration Form or renewed membership has accepted responsibility for the member’s understanding and adherence to this Code of Conduct.