This code formally adopted by Bowmen of St Mary’s

 

The Archery GB Codes of Conduct exist to protect and promote the sport of archery and outlines the behaviour expected from all participants within the sport at every level.

 

As the National Governing Body, Archery GB is responsible for setting the standards and values that apply at every level. This Code encapsulates all the sporting, moral and ethical principles that archery represents. The code of conduct applies to all participants when they are taking part in or involved in the sport of archery whether in person or using online platforms (including messaging and social media). Participants include all members, those who support members (including parents/carers/spectators), coaches, officials, and volunteers. The code of conduct also applies to those associated with Archery GB and involved in archery while outside the UK.

 

Archery GB Values

Our values are at the heart of what we do:

• We value people for who they are and their unique contribution to archery

• We choose to work and learn together

• We strive for excellence across the board

• We always act with integrity 

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Standards of behaviour and conduct for all participants

Respect the spirit of fair play in archery, I will:

• Encourage a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and open environment where skills, development, teamwork, and enjoyment are promoted

• Adhere to the rules of shooting and the spirit of archery o Display and promote high standards of behaviour

• Promote fair play – I will not cheat, complain, or waste time

• Do my best to make sure the sport is enjoyable for everyone

• Accept success and failure with dignity

• Be on time for training, competitions, and events

• Never take part in or accept public criticism of fellow archers, coaches, or officials

• Respect archery facilities and equipment

 

 

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of my fellow archers, I will:

• Speak to my fellow archers, spectators, coaches, judges, and officials with respect 

• Respect the decision of officials

• Set a positive example to others

• Remember that everyone makes mistakes o Always respect the confidentiality of other archers

• Treat other people’s information in line with the requirements of the General Data

• Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• Always have the best interests of my fellow archers at heart

 

Protect others from any form of abuse including verbal or physical abuse and threatening or intimidating behaviour, I will:

• Never use or accept racist, sexist, homophobic, abusive, discriminatory, or insulting     language, gestures, or behaviour

• Not discriminate against a person or group of people as a direct or indirect result of their age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, sexual

• orientation, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity status

• Never use sexually suggestive behaviour or language  

• Ensure that any physical contact is appropriate and necessary, and is carried out within applicable guidelines, and (except in a medical emergency) only with the other person’s (and/or if the person is under 18 or is particularly vulnerable with parental/carer’s) consent 

• Never take part in or accept bullying, intimidation, harassment, or discrimination of any person 

• Never use or accept the use of social media to abuse, bully, intimidate, discriminate, or harass anyone

• Protect others from abuse and harm including verbal, physical abuse, and threatening behaviour

• Challenge poor practice and discrimination 

• Raise concerns about abuse, poor practice, discrimination, or misconduct and know how to raise a concern 

• Seek advice from either my club, county association, regional society, or Archery GB when my concerns are ignored

 

Do my best to ensure my own safety and the safety of others, I will:

• Never take part in archery when under the influence of alcohol or drugs (excluding prescribed drugs)

• Adhere to policies and or rules in place regarding smoking and the use of vapes – NO SMOKING ON THE SCHOOL SITE

• Place the well-being, safety, and enjoyment of each archer above everything, including standards of performance

• Protect other archers from abuse, bullying and discrimination 

• Avoid being alone (no other adult is present) with children (person under 18) or adults at risk

 

  I will keep Archery GB’s rules and policies including:

• safeguarding policies

• equality and diversity policy

• online and social media policy

• anti-doping rules

• anti-bribery policy

 

I will take personal responsibility and

• tell you about any changes to my personal information where my behaviour or conduct has or is may be perceived to have breached this code of conduct

• Challenge poor behaviour and language and report any suspected misconduct by others 

• Report breaches of the code of conduct

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Reporting Breaches of the Code 

Breaches of the code must be reported, and those receiving the reports must treat them seriously, and confidentially.   All parties including those under suspicion of the breach should be treated fairly.  To report a breach, you can:

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• Talk to your Welfare Officer or Event Organiser about what you have experienced, witnessed, or heard

• Follow this up with a letter or email and include details of witnesses to the behaviour

• Report serious concerns of abuse, bullying, discrimination, and anti-doping should be reported to Archery GB’s safeguarding team safeguarding@archerygb.org

• Contact Archery GB if you feel the report of the breach has not been handled appropriately

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Breaking the Code

We have the right to investigate and take disciplinary action (in line with our disciplinary policy, regulations, and procedures) against any alleged breach of this code of conduct or our policies, rules, regulations, and procedures which may affect our reputation.   

 

Conflict of Interest

Conflict of interest refers to a situation in which an individual, who can influence a decision, has the potential to exploit that position to benefit personally, for a friend, family member or another connection at the expense of the club/organisation’s best interests. 

 

For example, a Club Chair receives a complaint about the conduct of a coach. The Club Chair is also the County Secretary and in a relationship with the coach.  

 

Declaring any potential or actual conflicts of interest must be made up front, so that appropriate action can be taken to remove that conflict.    

 

To always ensure integrity, each person must make decisions that are unbiased and ethical when undertaking their responsibilities at their club and organisation.  

 

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