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All members, riders, and parents/guardians of members are expected to follow the BMXNZ Code of Conduct.
Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct could result in suspension or cancellation of membership to the club, and suspension/cancellation of your BMX licence.
The Purpose of the Code of Conduct is to highlight the required behaviour which BMX New Zealand (BMXNZ) wishes to promote and encourage. All member riders of any affiliated clubs are responsible to these requirements upon accepting a BMXNZ Race Licence.
KEY PRINCIPLES
BMXNZ wishes to operate in an environment:
- That is smoke, alcohol & drug-free
- that is free from harassment
- where people show respect for others and their property
- that is non-discriminatory.
Members who display an unwillingness to meet the Code of Conduct will be subject to disciplinary action, suspension or membership exclusion from the sport’s events, facility and gatherings.
AS A MEMBER OF A BMXNZ AFFILIATED CLUB
I WILL:
- Practice good sportsmanship and conduct myself in a professional manner at all cycling and non cycling events where I am representing my club.
- Operate within the rules, policies, procedures and guidelines of the club both on and off the bike.
- Wear appropriate safety gear, including a safety approved helmet, at all times and pre-sent my bicycle in a safe racing condition.
- Obey all traffic regulations as enforced by local and national authorities while on individual or group training rides or as instructed during club events/races.
- Respect official’s decisions. If I disagree with a decision I will take the necessary measures to inform the appropriate person.
- Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
- Participate for my own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
- Thank the coaches, officials, and other volunteers who give their personal time to conduct the club/event.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all people involved in the club/event, regardless of their gender, ability or cultural background.
- Treat people’s property with respect and due consideration of its value.
- Comply with anti-doping policies as outlined under Drug Free New Zealand’s anti-doping policy.
I WILL NOT:
- Partake in alcohol/smoke/drugs or act in a way that becomes a public nuisance, or creates a disturbance, while in the confines of a club facility or gathering during a BMX event.
- Verbally or physically abuse, use foul language or obscene gestures towards another rider, official or any other person involved in the club/event. This includes on all forms of social media.