Code of Conduct

 

Rider Promise

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​As a member of Hackney BMX club, I promise to:

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• Turn up on time and be ready to train or race.

• Wear my kit properly - including my helmet and protective gear every time I ride.

• Warm up and cool down so my body is safe and ready.

• Follow the rules and respect what officials decide, even if I don't always agree.

• Cheer on good riding whether it is mine, my teammates', and even riders from other clubs.

• Keep my cool - no shouting at officials or other riders, and no trying to put other riders off.

• Try my best for myself and my team - when the team does well, I do well too.

• Be kind to everyone, no matter their gender, ability, background or religion.

• Pay my fees on time (with help from my parent/carer if needed).

• Never smoke, drink alcohol, or take drugs at the club or at competitions.

• Treat others how I want to be treated - no unkindness, no cheating, no bullying.

• Work as a team with my coach, club mates and even my competitors - without them there'd be no race!

• Say thank you to officials and other riders after every race - a fist bump at the finish line goes a long way!

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Race Day Conduct

 

Race days are exciting, and we want everyone to have a great time - riders, teammates and families. Here's what we expect:

 

• Show great sportsmanship. Be respectful and friendly to riders from other clubs - no unkindness, before, during or after a race.

• Support your teammates. Cheer them on and celebrate their efforts, win or lose.

• Respect the gazebo space. The gazebo is a shared space, so be considerate of others using it. Wagons may have to sit outside the gazebo if there isn’t enough room

• Riders come first. Riders get priority for space and seating in the gazebo

• No tablets or screens in the gazebo. This helps keep the space calm and focused for riders.

• Phones are for music and race review only. Older riders may use phones in the gazebo to listen to music or to rewatch race footage to help improve for next time - not for games, social media, or general screen time.

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Parent/Carer Promise

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As a parent or carer of a member of Hackney BMX club, I promise to:

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• Tell the coach or welfare officer about any health needs or medical conditions my child has.

• Let the coach know if my child needs to leave early, or if someone other than a parent/carer is collecting them - including who, when and what time.

• Encourage my child to learn the rules and play by them.

• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.

• Help my child value good performance, not just winning.

• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performances from everyone.

• Never punish or criticise a child for losing or making mistakes.

• Accept officials' decisions publicly, and teach my child to do the same.

• Support my child's involvement and help them enjoy their sport.

• Use appropriate language at all times.

• Remember that children play sports for their own enjoyment, not mine.

• Support efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sport.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person, regardless of gender, ability, disability, background or religion.

• Show appreciation and respect for coaches, officials and administrators - without them, my child couldn't take part.

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What Happens If the Code Isn't Followed​

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We want everyone to enjoy the club, so if someone doesn't follow this Code of Conduct, we'll deal with it fairly and in steps:

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1. A friendly reminder. The rider and/or parent/carer will be reminded of the Code of Conduct they agreed to.

2. A written warning. The committee may choose to send an official warning in writing. 

3. Time away from the club. The rider and/or parent/carer may be asked to stay away from training and events, or their membership may be paused, until the committee resolves the matter.

4. A permanent ban. If anyone is threatening or violent towards another rider, parent/carer, volunteer or committee member, the police may be involved and that person can be permanently banned from all club activities.

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A note on discretion. These steps are a guide, not a strict order. The committee will use its judgement based on each individual situation - this could mean skipping earlier steps, taking more than one step at once, or acting immediately, especially if an incident is serious enough to put someone's safety or wellbeing at risk.