As a Point Leo SLSC member you should meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any sanctioned activity:

Member’s Code of Conduct

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others
Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others
Be professional in, and accept responsibility for, your actions
Make a commitment to providing quality service
Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to, LSV’s standards, rules, regulations and policies
Operate within the rules of lifesaving including national and international guidelines that govern LSV

Competitor’s Code of Conduct

Participate by the rules
Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other competitors, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport
Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit, so will you
Be a good sport. Applaud all good efforts made by your team or the opposition
Treat all competitors in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor
Cooperate with your coach, team mates and fellow competitors. Without them there would be no competition
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others

Remember that children participate in lifesaving for their enjoyment, not yours
Encourage children to participate, do not force them
Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing
Encourage children always to participate according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition
Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and efforts by all competitors
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from training/competitive activities
Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise
Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others

As a club office bearer you should meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any club sanctioned activity
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others
Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others
Be professional in, and accept responsibility for, your actions. Your language, presentation, manner and punctuality should reflect high standards
Resolve conflicts fairly and promptly through established procedures
Maintain strict impartiality
Maintain a safe environment for others
Be a positive role model for others
Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to, club, LSV and national bodies standards, rules, regulations and policies

Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun
Never ridicule or yell at a young competitor for making a mistake or not coming first
Be reasonable in your demands on members’ time, energy and enthusiasm
Operate within the rules and spirit of lifesaving and teach your members to do the same
Ensure that the time members spend with you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities
Avoid overplaying the talented members; the just average need and deserve equal time
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all members
Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with life saving. This includes fellow members, competitors, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage your members to do the same
Show concern and caution toward sick and injured members. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured member is ready to recommence training or competition
Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young people
Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the member’s skill development
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others

Encourage young people to develop basic skills in a variety of lifesaving disciplines and discourage over specialisation in one event
Create opportunities to teach appropriate behaviour as well as basic skills
Give priority to free play activities, skill learning and modified events over highly structured competition for nippers
Prepare young people for intra and inter club competition by teaching them basic lifesaving skills
Make young people aware of the positive benefits of participation in lifesaving activities
Keep up to date with training practices and the principles of physical growth and development. Read and use the latest training and teaching resources for junior lifesaving
Help young people understand the differences between the junior competition they participate in and professional lifesaving
Help young people understand that competing by the rules is their responsibility
Give all young people equal opportunities to participate in administration, coaching and officiating as well as competing
Support implementation of the national junior sporting and development programs
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others

Modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people
Compliment and encourage all competitors
Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions
Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all competitors
Emphasise the spirit of lifesaving rather than the errors
Encourage and promote rule changes, which will make participation more enjoyable
Be a good sport yourself. Actions speak louder than words
Keep up to date with the latest trends in officiating and the principles of growth and development of young people
Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive
Place the safety and welfare of the competitors above all else
Give all young people a ‘fair go’

Remember that people participate in lifesaving for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours
Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams
Congratulate all competitors on their performance regardless of the event’s outcome
Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same
Never ridicule or scold a young competitor for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational
Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or competitors
Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no competition
Encourage competitors to follow the rules and the officials’ decisions
Do not use foul language, sledge or harass competitors, coaches or officials
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others