Junior Club Codes and Policies

Eastbourne Hockey Club Junior Section

Code of Conduct for Club Officials and Volunteers

The essence of good ethical and practice is summarised below. All club officials and volunteers must:

• Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance
• Ensure a working phone is available at all venues
• Ensure a well stocked first aid kit is available at all venues
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers, based on mutual trust and respect
• Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part
• Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play)
• Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance
• Follow all guidelines laid down by the national and governing body and the club
• Hold appropriate valid qualifications and insurance cover
• Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward
• Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances
• Raise any concerns of child welfare with the welfare officer

Our complete Junior Club Codes and Policies can be downloaded from the link below