Code
of Practice for Members
Forest Badminton Club
As
a player of the club you are
expected to abide by the following code of practice:-
- All players
must play within the laws of the
game and respect all officials, opponents and their decisions.
- All players
must show respect for other players
in the club.
- Selection of
players for games at club sessions
will normally follow the guidelines summarised on the playing board.
- Forest
Badminton Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting
the well being of all its young players.
- All players are
expected to take a fair share in
the setting up of the equipment for club sessions and matches and
subsequent clearing away and leaving the hall tidy.
- All players
should be aware of health and safety
for their own and other players’ sake and ensure as far as possible
there are no hazards on or near the court (eg
clearing up and water spillage promptly).
- Any health and
safety issues
on club premises should be advised to the Club Secretary, who will
liase with the School Lettings Administrator as necessary.
- Any accident on
the club premises should be
recorded in the Accident Register kept in the Forest Club Box.
- There
are also two First Aid boxes and a First Aid Manual in the Box.
- If having been
selected for a match, a player is
required to withdraw, they must inform the relevant team captain,
giving as much notice as possible.All players should wear
appropriate badminton
sports clothing for club sessions and matches.
- All players
must pay any fees payable for
membership and matches promptly or by the due date.
- Any financial
difficulty in making the full payment when due should be discussed in
confidence with the Club Treasurer, who has discretion to agree staged
payment.
- Players are not
permitted to smoke on the school
premises.
- Car Parking
must only be in the parking areas designated by
the School.
- Any breach of
this Code of Practice during a
match will initially be dealt with by the Team Captain, who should
liase with the opponent Team Captain if appropriate.
- Alleged
breaches of this code of practice should
be raised with a Club Captain, the Chairman or other Committee member.
- Any
serious breach of the Code of Practice will
be considered by the Club Captains and Chairman.
- Disciplinary
action,
which may be a verbal or written warning as to future conduct or
suspension from matches will be carried out by one of these committee
members but any proposed expulsion from the Club will need the
agreement of a majority of the committee.