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 of which BMX New Zealand (BMXNZ) wishes to promote and encourage. All parents & guardians of all BMXNZ affiliated clubs are responsible to these requirements upon accepting a BMXNZ Race Licence for your rider/member.
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.
Parents or Guardians who display an unwillingness to meet the Code of Conduct will be subject to disciplinary action or exclusion from the sport’s events & gatherings.
AS A PARENT/GUARDIAN OF A BMXNZ AFFILIATED CLUB MEMBER
I WILL:
- Encourage my child to compete within the rules and respect officials and coaches decisions.
- Teach and encourage my child to respect the efforts of their competitors.
- Remember that children learn by example, so I will applaud good performances, display control, respect and courtesy to all riders, officials and people involved in the club/event.
- Check my child has the appropriate safety gear, including a safety approved helmet, at all times and make sure their bicycle is presented in a safe racing condition.
- Give positive comments that motivate and encourage continued effort.
- Thank the coaches, officials and other volunteers who give their time to conduct the club/ event.
- Help when asked by an official, coach or other club volunteer.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all people involved in the club/event, regard- less of their gender, ability or cultural background.
- Treat people’s property with respect and due consideration of its value.
I WILL NOT:
- Put undue pressure my child in anyway.
- Partake in alcohol/smoke/drugs or act in a way that becomes a public nuisance, or creates a public disturbance, while in the confines of a BMX 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.
- Criticise or ridicule my child’s or another’s performance in front of others. This includes on all forms of social media.