This Code of Conduct aims to set out the minimum standards for all members of Cape Multisport Club. It should apply when running, training or taking part in club-sanctioned activities
• Act within the rules and spirit of your sport.
• Promote fair play over winning at any cost.
• Encourage and support opportunities for people to learn appropriate behavior and skills.
• Support opportunities for participation in all aspects of the sport.
• Show respect and courtesy to all involved with the sport.
• Respect the rights and worth of every person, regardless of their age, race, gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion.
• Respect the decisions of officials and administrators.
• Wherever practical, avoid unaccompanied and unobserved one-on-one activity (when in a supervisory capacity or where a power imbalance exists) with people under the age of 18.
• Display appropriate and responsible behavior in all interactions.
• Display responsible behavior in relation to alcohol and other drugs.
• Act with integrity and objectivity, and accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.
• Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a safe environment.
• Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a harassment-free environment.
• Do not tolerate abusive, bullying or threatening behavior.
• Do not make use of prohibited substances as defined by the separate discipline’s association.
Athletes
• Give your best at all times.
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit.
• Play by the rules and show respect for other runners and officials.
Coaches
• Place the safety and welfare of the athletes above all else.
• Help each person (athlete, official, etc.) to reach their potential. Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each person and encourage them with positive and constructive feedback.
• Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up-to-date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young athletes.
• Ensure that any physical contact with another person is appropriate to the situation and necessary for the person’s skill development.
Officials
• Place the safety and welfare of the athletes above all else.
• Ensure all runners are included and can participate, regardless of their race, gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion.
• Be consistent, impartial and objective when making decisions.
• Address unsporting behavior and promote respect for other runners and officials.
Administrators
• Ensure quality supervision and instruction for runners.
• Support coaches and officials to improve their skills and competencies.
• Act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the sport as a whole.
• Ensure that any information acquired or advantage gained from the position is not used improperly.
• Conduct club responsibilities with due care, competence and diligence.
Parents
• Encourage your child to participate, do their best and have fun.
• Focus on your child’s effort and performance, rather than winning or losing.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing.
• Help out the coach or officials at training, where possible.
• Model appropriate behavior, including respect for other runners and officials.
Spectators
• Respect the effort and performances of runners and officials.
• Reject the use of harassment, bullying or violence in any form, whether by other spectators, coaches, officials or athletes.