SC IOM Athlete and Parent Code of Conduct

As an athlete representing my club and SportCheer Isle of Man, I will uphold the below points.

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Respect and Sportsmanship

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• Treat teammates, coaches, officials, volunteers, and opponents with respect, fairness, and kindness.

• Refrain from bullying, harassment, discrimination, or any behaviour that could harm others physically or emotionally.

• Show good sportsmanship in victory and defeat.
   

Commitment and Effort

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• Attend training sessions, performances, and competitions on time and ready to participate.

• Listen to and follow instructions from coaches and officials.

• Work hard to improve skills and maintain a positive attitude towards learning and teamwork.

• Take care of my uniform, equipment, and training environment.

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Health, Safety, and Wellbeing

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• Report any injury, illness, or wellbeing concern to a coach or responsible adult immediately or before the start of your training session.

• Avoid dangerous or reckless behaviour during training or performances.

• Maintain good personal hygiene and fitness habits.
   

Representation and Conduct

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• Represent SportCheer Isle of Man and my club with pride and integrity, both in person and online.

• Use social media responsibly, avoiding negative, disrespectful, or inappropriate posts about others, my team, or the sport.

• Support a culture of inclusion, respect, and positivity.
   

 

Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct
 

As a parent or guardian of a SportCheer Isle of Man athlete, I will:

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Support and Respect

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• Encourage my child to enjoy the sport, focus on effort and teamwork, and celebrate progress and enjoyment over results.

• Respect the decisions of coaches, officials, and organisers.

• Treat all athletes, coaches, and families with kindness, fairness, and respect.
   

Positive Participation

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• Ensure my child arrives on time, properly equipped, and prepared for training or competition.

• Communicate any absences, injuries, or concerns in good time.

• Refrain from disruptive sideline behaviour — I will cheer positively and never shout instructions during routines or performances.

• Understand the commitment required and ensure my child attends all training, performances and competitions required unless absolutely unavoidable.
   

Safety and Welfare

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• Uphold SportCheer Isle of Man’s safeguarding, and health & safety policies.

• Report any concerns about welfare or safety to the Club Welfare Officer or SC IOM Safeguarding Lead.

• Ensure transport, accommodation, and supervision arrangements are appropriate and in line with club and event policies.
   

Online Behaviour

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• Use social media responsibly and ensure posts reflect positively on my child, their club, and SportCheer Isle of Man.

• Never share or post images or videos of minors without appropriate consent.

• Avoid engaging in or supporting online negativity, gossip, or criticism of others.
   

Breaches of the Code

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Failure to follow this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action by the club or SportCheer Isle of Man. Possible actions include verbal or written warnings, suspension from activities, or removal from teams or events.

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Acknowledgement

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By training as a SCIOM athlete, I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the SportCheer Isle of Man Athlete and Parent Code of Conduct.