Policies, Procedures and Code of Conduct

Policies, Procedures & Codes of Coduct

All members of Kingston Calisthenics College are required to comply with all Kingston, Calisthenics Victoria and Australian Calisthenics Federation policies, procedures and codes of conduct.

Please find attached as PDF files below.

Codes of Behaviour

The Australian Calisthenics Federation (ACF) has a National Member Protection Policy that includes codes of behaviour for all participants, parents, coaches and administrators of calisthenics.  

All members of Kingston Calisthenics College are required to comply with this policy when engaging in any activity in which Kingston participates.

The General Code of Behaviour includes the following:

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow participants, coaches, officials and spectators.

• Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealing with others.

• Be professional in, and accept responsibility, for your actions.

• Refrain from any form of abuse towards others.

• Refrain from any form of harassment towards, or discrimination of, others.

• Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons less than 18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example.

• Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the activity.

• Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.

• Be a positive role model.

• Do not criticize the performance and/or appearance of an official either verbally or through electronic media.

Kingston Calisthenics College reserves the right to expel members and participants who breach the codes of behaviour, as stated within our constitutional by-laws and Student Code of Conduct.

Appendix 1 – Participant Code of Behaviour

In addition to the Kingston Calisthenics College Student Code of Conduct, participants must also adhere to the following behaviours:

• Maintain high personal behaviour standards at all times.

• Conduct yourself in a professional manner relating to language, temper and punctuality. 

• Care and respect the equipment provided to you as part of your program.

• Be honest in your attitude and preparation to training. Work equally hard for yourself and your team.

• Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow team members and competitors. 

• Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as harassment towards fellow participants and coaches.

• Cooperate with coaches and assistants in development of programs to adequately prepare you for competition.

• Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train fully within the program requirements.

• Abide by the rules and respect the decision of the adjudicator

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Appendix 2 –Parent/Guardian Code of Behaviour

In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, parents / guardians must also adhere to the following behaviours:

• Treat your child the same irrespective of them winning or losing.

• Remember that your child participates in the sport of calisthenics for their enjoyment not yours.

• Try to have fun when you are around your children at competitions. Well-directed humour can be a great de-stressor.

• Look relaxed, calm and positive on the sidelines.

• Let the coach do the coaching.

• Understand that children will benefit from a break sometimes and that involvement in other sports is okay.

• Be there when your child performs poorly. Be an understanding listener rather than a critic, judge and/or fixer.

• Be prepared to give your child some space so that he/she can grow and develop as an independent person.

• Let your child know that your love for them is not associated with their sporting performances.

• Communicate with your child and ask them how they are really feeling about their sport and about competing in particular.

• Occasionally let your child compete without you being there and hovering over them.

• Emphasise the good things your child did in preparing for and during the competition.

• Try to avoid:

  • Comparing your child’s performances with those of other children;

  • Getting too pushy or believe that you are indispensable. Let the coach do the coaching;

  • Saying “we’re competing today”. Instead say “you’re competing today”. Give your child credit for accepting the responsibility of performing;

  • Living through your child’s performances;

  • Turning away when your child performs;

  • Turning away when your child’s behaviour is unsportsmanlike;

  • Telling your child what he/she did wrong after a tough competition;

  • Making enemies with your child’s opponents or family during a competition;

  • Making your child feel guilty by reminding them about all the time, money and sacrifices you are making for his or her sport;

  • Thinking of your child’s sporting performances as an investment for which you expect a return;

  • Badgering, harassing or use sarcasm to motivate your child;

  • Forcing your child to go to training. If they are sick of training find out why and discuss it with them