Affiliated Club

Code of Conduct for Participants

All club members are expected to comply with the following 'Code of Conduct' guidelines while taking part in any club activities:

• Behaviour and Personal Conduct must at all times reflect favourably on the club.
• Language in public must always be socially acceptable.
• Consumption of Alcohol is totally inadmissible for all members under age as defined by UK law. Members of legal age are only allowed to drink alcohol with the agreement of the Chief Coach/Team Manager. During competition, alcohol is strictly forbidden to all swimmers whilst en route, prior to, during or following a competition event or training session without the specific consent of the Chief Coach/Team Manager.
• Smoking is similarly prohibited for all swimmers whilst en route, prior to, during or following a competition event or training session.
• Personal Appearance should at all times be appropriate to the circumstances. Team clothing and club colours should be worn when competing or on other occasions as directed by the chief coach or team manager.
• On 'away' trips, the chief coach or team manager should be made aware of the swimmers' whereabouts at all times. Punctuality on all occasions is essential and any curfew must be observed.
• The use of any drugs or substances other than for medical reasons is prohibited. Please refer to the ASA’s Doping Control. Swimmers are reminded to check that any drugs used for medical purposes are not on the ASA banned list. If in any doubt checks should be made with the ASA Medical Officer.

In addition, it is expected that all members of Barrow ASC, when attending any event or training session shall:

• Comply with all codes, rules and laws within the guidelines set out by the ASA.
• Behave without discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, language, religion, birth or social status as set out in the club equity policy.
• Respect the basic human rights, worth and dignity of each member.
• Not encourage swimmers, volunteers, officials or parents to violate the rules of the club or the sport.
• Observe the authority and the decisions of all officials.
• Encourage all swimmers to obey the spirit of the rules both in and out of the pool.
• Treat other competitors and teams with respect, in victory and defeat.

• When attending training sessions, swimmers must be ready to swim five minutes prior to the start of the session. Swimmers must not leave the changing rooms until the lane ropes are in position.

The chief coach or coach in charge of the training session or team manager will deal with breaches of the Code of Conduct in the first instance. He/she will report the incident to the club secretary who will take such action as is deemed necessary.