Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Gymnasts

• Do your absolute best to attend both regular and any scheduled extra training sessions always. Sessions 4 weeks before competitions are not to be missed. Ensure that a coach is notified in advance where possible.
• Arrive 5 minutes before the start of your class, be physically and mentally prepared to train.
• Do not say “I can’t” or other negative sentences in class.
• Aim to do your very best in every class, if you have any worries or concerns, please contact your coach or the welfare office.
• Dress appropriately for your class in Club Leotard, shorts, long hair tied up and remove all jewellery. No Leggings for training.
• Earrings must be taped if you are unable to remove them.
• Mobile phones to be turned off and not used in class. Do not take videos, photos during breaks. No use of Facebooks, Snapchat, Instagram or any other social media during breaks.
• Gymnasts of any age must not Add, Follow, Friend any coach on Social Media.
• Where possible leave valuables at home as the club cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage.
• Do not use any equipment unless instructed by a coach to do so. Do not sit on equipment.
• Never Eat or Drink on Equipment.
• Never leave the building unaccompanied. Do Not walk around buildings without coaches’ permission.
• Listen carefully and always follow instructions of the coaches. Use the feedback given to improve yourself and your moves.
• Maintain good standards of behaviour at all times.
• Treat the facility and other people’s belongings with respect.
• Be polite and considerate to others at all times. Other gymnasts look up to the older Gymnasts. Be a good Role Model.
• Do use bad language or talk about inappropriate things in class or during breaks.
• Know that bullying and harassment will not be tolerated at Star-Tastic Gymnastics.
• Breaks will be taken in the changing rooms which must be clean and food free before you leave at the end of training.
• Help the coaches to tidy the hall at the end of the session.