New Coaches Code of Conduct launched

Jen Browning • Oct 24, 2018

British Canoeing have published a revised Code of Conduct for Coaching Workforce, which is in effect from 24 October 2018 and applies to coaches and leaders throughout the UK, including Wales, as part of our partnership with British Canoeing.

The Code provides guidance to all those involved in paddlesport as coaches, leaders or instructors about the key principles of good coaching practice and the standards that all coaches are expected to follow.

Key Principles

In pursuit of these principles, good coaching practice reflects the following key principles and coaches hereby subscribe to standards in these areas:

1. Rights

1.1 Coaches must respect and champion the rights of every individual to participate in sport and physical activity.

2. Relationships

2.1 Coaches must develop a relationship with their participants (and others) based on openness, honesty, mutual trust and respect.

3. Personal standards

3.1 Coaches must demonstrate proper personal behaviour and conduct at all times.

4. Professional standards

4.1 To maximise the benefits and minimise the risks to participants, coaches must attain an appropriate level of competence through qualifications, and a commitment to ongoing training to ensure safe and correct practice.

We recommend that all coaches and leaders read the new Code and familiarise themselves with these key principles and the guidance included in it. You can download the full document hereor find it at any time on our Policies page.

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