Privacy Policy

CODE OF CONDUCT

ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT

As a member of our school, you are now an ambassador for Argyll Dance Company ( ADC) and/or Dazzlers Dance and Cheer. This means you will be held to the highest standard of behaviour when attending any events including practices, competitions, social events and performances. We know that you will do your best to represent ADC in the most positive way and contribute to our school/team. Please review this Pupil/Athlete Code of Conduct for all of expectations in regards to behaviour, sportsmanship etc.

General

1. All pupils will be expected to respect the coaches’ judgments and instructions and are also

responsible for cooperating with their classmates and other participants

2. No athlete/participant is to attempt or is permitted to teach any form of cheerleading/gymnastics or spot skills without receiving proper training and express permission from a head coach (this includes parents).

3. No athlete/participant is to use the gym equipment unless authorized by a staff member.

Attendance

1. Attendance at all classes where possible, especially near performance or exam time.

2.Please notify us if you/your child cannot attend class as early as possible.

3.Any covid symptoms please do not attend.

Gym Rules

1. Personal items should be placed at the side and not on the class floor.

2. Food and drink are allowed only in designated areas. Please no glass containers..

3. NO GUM is allowed in the class.

4. All mobile phones and ipads etc must be turned off once practice starts.

5. Do not bring items of value to class. (IPOD, Jewelry, IPHONES etc..) ADC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Practice

1. Lateness will not be tolerated. Pupils should arrive 5 minutes in advance of their scheduled class

time.

2. Pupils must be changed into appropriate practice gear with jewellery removed at by the time class

begins.

3. ALL participants must stay outside until his/her class begins.

Behaviour

1. Disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

(a) The use of inappropriate language towards another athlete, coach, parent or staff member

(b) Inappropriate comments made about or to another athlete, coach, parent or staff member;

(c) Lack or cooperation or willingness to participate positively in class sessions;

(d) Bullying other athletes, coaches, staff members or parents affiliated with ADC either within scheduled training time or in your own time;

(e) Poor sportsmanship or negative comments towards other schools or teams whether at practice, competition or in your own time. Please note: This policy applies to all internet or social media sites.

2. Physical Violence or any kind of behaviour which is in violation of any governing law will result in the athlete(s) in question being asked to leave the school.

3. ADC has a zero tolerance policy for bullying or negative behaviour of any kind. We are committed to teaching our pupils positive behaviour and reaction strategies; however, should this behaviour continue to effect the class and its affiliates the pupil(s) in question will be asked to leave the school for the emotional and physical safety of others involved.

4. ADC may dismiss or suspend any pupil for the following reasons:

(a) Possessing, using, or being a party to any illegal drug, controlled substance, or drug paraphernalia;

(b)Committing any act which would be considered an offence under any governing law;

(c) Talent level, fitness level or lack of improvement;

(d) For attitude problems, personality conflicts and disrespectful behaviour towards coaches,

team management, staff, cheerleaders, parents or anyone involved with ADC

including but not limited to derogatory remarks, spiteful comments, unsportsmanship behaviour, coercing team members to quit or join another school;

(e) Harassment either verbally, written texted, emailed, blogged or posted on the web or communicated in any other means.

5. Anyone threatening to quit will be asked to leave immediately. And NO refund will be given.

Sportsmanship

1. Pupils/athletes must respect all opponents, judges and officials, teachers - treat them as you would a guest.

2. Pupils/Athletes should display positive public action at all times, no matter what, always be the bigger person :)