Dundee Arnhall Swimming Club

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Rules and Regulations on conduct of Club members, Coaches and Committee members will be posted here.

Anti-Bullying Policy
AIMS
We want Dundee Arnhall Swimming Club to be a club where swimmers are treated with respect and feel safe:
▪ in the pool
▪ in the changing rooms
▪ at any events or trips organised by the Club

DEFINITION
Bullying takes place in many forms and should not be tolerated. It may include:
▪ physical abuse eg kicking, hitting and gestures
▪ verbal abuse eg name-calling, sarcasm and ridicule
▪ emotional abuse eg spreading rumours, exclusion from friendship circle and blackmail
▪ extortion eg gaining money from threatening behaviour

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Club will do all in its power to create an ethos where all members (swimmers, coaches, committee members and parents) realise that bullying is not acceptable behaviour.
Swimmers, coaches and parents have a role to play in the prevention of bullying.

SWIMMERS ARE EXPECTED TO:
▪ respect the individual right of all members
▪ be sensitive to the feelings of fellow swimmers
▪ have a caring manner to Club members
▪ immediately report any incidents of bullying, knowing that whenever possible, all information will be dealt with confidentially
Swimmers should report incidents to their Coach, parents or any senior swimmer they feel they can approach

COACHES ARE EXPECTED TO:
▪ treat all swimmers with respect
▪ avoid the use of sarcasm or ridicule
▪ deal with any incidents quickly and effectively emphasis the need for lane discipline and respect for fellow swimmers

PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Contact The Head Coach or a Committee member if a swimmer is being bullied or is a bully.

PROCEDURE
Depending on the seriousness of the occurrence or prolonged bullying activities the following sanctions will be taken:
▪ Parents of the bully will be informed of the incident and a verbal warning will be issued
▪ Formal written warning will be given in the form of a letter to the parents and/or swimmer that future incidents could to lead to expulsion from the Club
▪ Expulsion from the Club
CLUB CHILD PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENT

At Dundee Arnhall Swimming club we believe that Good Practice is:

The welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility, particularly when it comes to protecting children from abuse. Everyone in swimming – administrator, Club official, coach, parent, friend, children themselves, everyone can help. Children and young people have a lot to gain from swimming. Their natural sense of fun and spontaneity can blossom in positive sporting environments. Swimming provides an excellent opportunity for children to learn new skills, become more confident and maximise their own unique potential. The Club will place the needs of the child first and winning and competition second.

The underlying principles with respect to Child Protection are that:                                                                                                             ▪The child’s welfare is the first consideration.                                                       ▪All children, regardless of age, any disability they have, gender, racial origin, religious belief and sexual identity have a right to be protected from abuse.                                                                                                              ▪Children and young people must be treated with integrity and respect.            ▪Children and young peoples programmes and competitions will be relevant to their ages and stages of development.

We are committed to following the current Scottish Swimming’s Child Protection guidelines. All our adult helpers are members of Scottish Swimming.

The Club:                                                                                                      ▪aims to create an enjoyable environment, where young people have the right to be safe, secure and free from threat,                                                            ▪acknowledges that young people have the right to be treated with respect and for their concerns to be listened to and acted upon,                                                  ▪will aim to ensure that junior members have specific programmes designated for them, with adequate supervision,                                                                         ▪is committed to ensuring that all helpers, whatever their role, complete a Club Registration Form, sign a Code of Conduct and complete a Self Declaration Form in relation to Child Protection,                                                                         ▪provides clear, comprehensive, easily understood procedures for dealing with
- allegations of abuse
- requests for help and support on a confidential basis,                                           ▪is committed to an equitable recruitment selection policy for coaches,                                                                                                         ▪will always emphasise fair play.

Our Child Protection Officer is: GILLIAN BURNETT

POLICY FOR USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC & VIDEO EQUIPMENT

INFORMATION FOR SWIMMERS AND GUARDIAN(S) ON THE USE OF CAMERAS AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT

The use of visual evidence of performance, e.g. stroke technique, in training and competition, is an important tool for coaching swimming.

Dundee Arnhall Swimming Club will sometimes use videos and/or cameras during training sessions and competitions for coaches and swimmers to analyse stroke technique and performance. Video evidence of this nature is for internal club use only and shall not be shown to any external agency without the express consent of both the athlete and their guardian(s).

We will take photographs for appropriate media coverage including newspapers or websites from time to time. Any club personnel using video or camera equipment will be aware of and agree to abide by this policy and have permission from the Club Committee for use at named occasions.

External agencies are required to apply for permission and will be made aware of and agree to abide by this policy before permission for use is granted.

PERMISSION                                                                                  Permission for use must be obtained before attending training / competitions (see REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO USE CAMERA AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT application form). In order to be granted permission, you must agree to abide by the following policy.

THE POLICY                                                                                               All material must be used for the purpose stated on the application and must not be altered in any way without the prior approval in writing of the person(s) photographed or their guardian(s).

VIDEOS                                                                                                      Video evidence used for stroke technique and performance analysis in club training sessions or at competitions must be used solely for this purpose and viewed with consent of the athlete in question. Video evidence gathered by the club will not be given to any outside agency without the express consent of the athlete and their guardian(s).

PHOTOGRAPHS                                                                                        We would request that the swimmer’s modesty is protected at all times. To this end, swimmers should only be photographed in swimwear during action or staged shots.                                                                                                     Application forms for permission to photograph or video are available from:

The Club Secretary and Child Protection Officer.

Please note that it is the camera users own responsibility to be aware of facility Normal Operating Procedures.

Permission from the club does not necessarily infer permission from facility owners/operators

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		Welcome to our Club Policy Section Rules and Regulations on conduct of Club members, Coaches and Committee members will be posted here. Anti-Bullying Policy AIMS We want Dundee Arnhall Swimming Club to be a club where swimmers are treated with respect and feel safe: ▪ in the pool ▪ in the changing rooms ▪ at any events or trips organised by the Club DEFINITION Bullying takes place in many forms and should not be tolerated. It may include: ▪ physical abuse eg kicking, hitting and gestures ▪ verbal abuse eg name-calling, sarcasm and ridicule ▪ emotional abuse eg spreading rumours, exclusion from friendship circle and blackmail ▪ extortion eg gaining money from threatening behaviour RESPONSIBILITIES The Club will do all in its power to create an ethos where all members (swimmers, coaches, committee members and parents) realise that bullying is not acceptable behaviour. Swimmers, coaches and parents have a role to play in the prevention of bullying. SWIMMERS ARE EXPECTED TO: ▪ respect the individual right of all members ▪ be sensitive to the feelings of fellow swimmers ▪ have a caring manner to Club members ▪ immediately report any incidents of bullying, knowing that whenever possible, all information will be dealt with confidentially Swimmers should report incidents to their Coach, parents or any senior swimmer they feel they can approach COACHES ARE EXPECTED TO: ▪ treat all swimmers with respect ▪ avoid the use of sarcasm or ridicule ▪ deal with any incidents quickly and effectively emphasis the need for lane discipline and respect for fellow swimmers PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO: Contact The Head Coach or a Committee member if a swimmer is being bullied or is a bully. PROCEDURE Depending on the seriousness of the occurrence or prolonged bullying activities the following sanctions will be taken: ▪ Parents of the bully will be informed of the incident and a verbal warning will be issued ▪ Formal written warning will be given in the form of a letter to the parents and/or swimmer that future incidents could to lead to expulsion from the Club ▪ Expulsion from the Club CLUB CHILD PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENT At Dundee Arnhall Swimming club we believe that Good Practice is: The welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility, particularly when it comes to protecting children from abuse. Everyone in swimming – administrator, Club official, coach, parent, friend, children themselves, everyone can help. Children and young people have a lot to gain from swimming. Their natural sense of fun and spontaneity can blossom in positive sporting environments. Swimming provides an excellent opportunity for children to learn new skills, become more confident and maximise their own unique potential. The Club will place the needs of the child first and winning and competition second. The underlying principles with respect to Child Protection are that: ▪The child’s welfare is the first consideration. ▪All children, regardless of age, any disability they have, gender, racial origin, religious belief and sexual identity have a right to be protected from abuse. ▪Children and young people must be treated with integrity and respect. ▪Children and young peoples programmes and competitions will be relevant to their ages and stages of development. We are committed to following the current Scottish Swimming’s Child Protection guidelines. All our adult helpers are members of Scottish Swimming. The Club: ▪aims to create an enjoyable environment, where young people have the right to be safe, secure and free from threat, ▪acknowledges that young people have the right to be treated with respect and for their concerns to be listened to and acted upon, ▪will aim to ensure that junior members have specific programmes designated for them, with adequate supervision, ▪is committed to ensuring that all helpers, whatever their role, complete a Club Registration Form, sign a Code of Conduct and complete a Self Declaration Form in relation to Child Protection, ▪provides clear, comprehensive, easily understood procedures for dealing with - allegations of abuse - requests for help and support on a confidential basis, ▪is committed to an equitable recruitment selection policy for coaches, ▪will always emphasise fair play. Our Child Protection Officer is: GILLIAN BURNETT POLICY FOR USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC & VIDEO EQUIPMENT INFORMATION FOR SWIMMERS AND GUARDIAN(S) ON THE USE OF CAMERAS AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT The use of visual evidence of performance, e.g. stroke technique, in training and competition, is an important tool for coaching swimming. Dundee Arnhall Swimming Club will sometimes use videos and/or cameras during training sessions and competitions for coaches and swimmers to analyse stroke technique and performance. Video evidence of this nature is for internal club use only and shall not be shown to any external agency without the express consent of both the athlete and their guardian(s). We will take photographs for appropriate media coverage including newspapers or websites from time to time. Any club personnel using video or camera equipment will be aware of and agree to abide by this policy and have permission from the Club Committee for use at named occasions. External agencies are required to apply for permission and will be made aware of and agree to abide by this policy before permission for use is granted. PERMISSION Permission for use must be obtained before attending training / competitions (see REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO USE CAMERA AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT application form). In order to be granted permission, you must agree to abide by the following policy. THE POLICY All material must be used for the purpose stated on the application and must not be altered in any way without the prior approval in writing of the person(s) photographed or their guardian(s). VIDEOS Video evidence used for stroke technique and performance analysis in club training sessions or at competitions must be used solely for this purpose and viewed with consent of the athlete in question. Video evidence gathered by the club will not be given to any outside agency without the express consent of the athlete and their guardian(s). PHOTOGRAPHS We would request that the swimmer’s modesty is protected at all times. To this end, swimmers should only be photographed in swimwear during action or staged shots. Application forms for permission to photograph or video are available from: The Club Secretary and Child Protection Officer. Please note that it is the camera users own responsibility to be aware of facility Normal Operating Procedures. Permission from the club does not necessarily infer permission from facility owners/operators
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