CamDisc

CODE OF CONDUCT

INTRODUCTION

CamDisc is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its members to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience.

All those involved in CamDisc activities, whether they are involved as participants, coaches, officials or spectators, are therefore required to adhere to the standards of behaviour – set out within this Code of Conduct - and to support the mission of CamDisc. This Code of Conduct has been developed to ensure the highest possible standards of competition and sportsmanship as well as promoting fairness, honesty and positive behaviour in relation to the conduct of all those representing CamDisc.

Members of CamDisc’s affiliate organisations are also required to adhere to these standards of behaviour when representing those organisations.

OUR COMMITMENT

CamDisc respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person involved in its activities. CamDisc is committed to team members enjoying Ultimate in an environment free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment and abuse. CamDisc believes that it is the responsibility of all of its members to challenge discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.

AFFILIATIONS

CamDisc is governed by the CamDisc constitution. This Code of Conduct is in addition, and by no means replaces, the standards set by UK Ultimate.

While competing, the Club additionally abides by the regulations set by the organising body of those competitions, most commonly UK Ultimate, the European Ultimate Federation, and the World Flying Disc Federation.

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

Members of CamDisc are solely responsible for their conduct when representing CamDisc. Members must therefore:-

• Respect the rights, dignity and values of others;
• Operate within the rules of the sport;
• Embody the principles of the Spirit of the Game
• Treat facilities and other institutions with respect and abide by any rules that may apply;
• Be aware of how their actions may be perceived by others;
• Maintain high standards of personal behaviour at all times;
• Conduct themselves in a reasonable manner relating to offensive language and temperament
• Refrain from any form of bullying or harassment of others. Harassment is any offensive conduct based on a person’s race, sex, gender identity, national origin, colour, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or any other status protected by law.
• Respect the decisions of officials, making all appeals through the appropriate formal process and respecting the final decision;
• Not condone, or allow to go unchallenged, any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination if witnessed;
• Not act in an unlawful manner;
• Not encourage or pressure others into acting against the code;
• Understand the repercussions of any breaches of this Code of Conduct.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

CamDisc is strongly committed to encouraging members to take part, but the health, well-being and safety of each individual is always our paramount concern. The Club will therefore take all reasonable steps to ensure that all its activities are safe in line with the Club Safety Policy [link].

To support the Club, all members are expected to:-

• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what they do or not do.
• Co-operate with the club on health and safety issues.
• Correctly use all equipment provided by the club.
• Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.
• Ensure that they update the club and coaches with any medical information or changes to emergency contact details.

ANTI-DOPING

Members of the Club must adhere to the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code.

Please note that Team Members could potentially be subject to random testing during competitions, particularly those competing at National Level and above. Club Members caught with banned substances in their system will be subject to disciplinary proceedings

PUBLICATIONS, INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA

CamDisc wishes to promote the club positively externally. It recognises that its publications, online, print and social media are important tools in recruiting new members and engaging with other interested parties. It is the responsibility of all CamDisc members to manage their personal social media presence responsibly. As such, all members are responsible for ensuring that they:-

• Refrain from publishing comments about other clubs, players or judges and any controversial or potentially inflammatory subjects.
• Avoid hostile or harassing communications in any posts or other online communications.
• Identify all copyrighted or borrowed material with citations and links. When publishing direct paraphrased quotes, thoughts, ideas, photos or videos, give credit to the original publisher or author.
• Review responses to online posts and resolve any concerns before they are posted.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Social functions form an important part of a club’s activities. CamDisc is committed to ensuring that all members are able and encouraged to participate in club activities in an atmosphere free from discrimination or fear. As such, CamDisc’s social events will aim to be as inclusive as possible. Members should be aware that:-

• Participation in any form of social activity is completely optional.
• They must not force others to participate in initiations and/or other social and sporting events run by CamDisc.
• Members must be made aware that they can opt-out of social activities without fear of undue pressure, reprisal or any other form of discrimination at any point.

BREACHES OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT

The CamDisc complaints and disciplinary procedures, detailed in the Club Constitution, may be applied when a member breaches the Code of Conduct, engages in any activity that adversely affects the smooth running of the Club or brings the CamDisc into disrepute.

Members of affiliate organisations may be referred to their respective organisation for disciplinary action where appropriate.

In the case of serious misconduct, the Club Executive Committee may suspend a member pending the outcome of an investigation.

WELFARE

CamDisc takes the welfare of its members seriously. Any member of the Team that has any concerns regarding their welfare or those of others involved in Team or Club activities can discuss these, in confidence, with the Club Welfare Officers.