Page updated 31/01/2025
Note: Where we refer to ‘parents’ we mean parents and carers inclusively. The term ‘children’ or ‘child’ describes any person under the age of 18.
Code of Conduct for Poole Wheelers Club Activities
As a member / participant, you are expected to abide by the following code:
Arrive for activity/competition in good time to prepare properly
Wear suitable kit (including a helmet) and clothing for activity, as agreed with the coach/ride leader
Always warm up and cool down properly for competition.
All members must ride within the rules and respect officials and their decisions
Be a good sport. Applaud all good rides whether they are made by your club or others
All members must control their temper. Verbal or physical abuse of officials and others, or deliberately distracting/provoking others is not acceptable or permitted behaviours at any time.
Work equally hard for yourself and your club. Your club’s performance will benefit, and so will you
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants
Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly
Youth/Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions
Youth/Juniors are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club’s premises or whilst representing the club
Treat all participants in cycling as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor
Cooperate with your coach, club-mates, opponents and event organisers. Without them there would be no competition / events
Thank officials and opponents after competition
Adhere to the Highway code whilst riding on the public roads
Follow the rules and regulations of the appropriate governing bodies of the sport.
Hold appropriate personal 3rd Party insurance for the activities undertaken
- Follow the safeguarding policies as defined in the British Cycling Handbook
- Respect and maintain appropriate boundaries with other members and young people. It is illegal for anyone in a position of trust to engage in sexual behaviour with anyone under the age of 18.
Ride within your ability, do not undertake activities which you are not suitably qualified or experienced to do
Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers & Volunteers
As a parent/carer of a member of the Club or volunteer, you are expected to abide by the following code:
Inform the coach or ride leader of any specific health requirements or medical conditions of your child in advance of the activity through the completion of a participation/registration form or a consent form.
If your child has to leave early or is being collected by someone other a parent/carer, the parent/carer must advise the coach ride leader of the details of the arrangement including who will be collecting your child and when
Encourage your child to learn the rules and abide by them
Discourage arguing with officials/ride leaders
Set a good example by encouraging your child to recognise and applaud good performance, not just results of all
Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes
Publicly accept officials’ judgments and teach children to do likewise
Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport
Use correct and proper language at all times
Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person.
Show appreciation and respect for coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate
Show appreciation and respect for coaches, ride leaders, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate
Follow the Code of Conduct for all Riders