Velo Club Lincoln’s Golden Rules

• We Say NO to dangerous riding and bad language
• We say NO to Bullying and discrimination of any form.
• We acknowledge and will offer help to any other cyclists on the road.
• We expect help and assistance from members when organising sessions and races.
• We expect all our coaches and officials to be treated with courtesy and respect.
• We expect our members to encourage all our riders and not just their family or friends.
• Don’t be upset if you lose - learn from it
• Do Keep your cool if someone comes past - use your aggression to hang on to them.
• ENJOY YOURSELF!!! 

Code of Conduct for Parents, Carers and other Supporters.

• Inform the coach of any specific health requirements or medical conditions of your child in advance of the coaching session through the completion of a participation/registration form or a coaching consent form.
• If your child has to leave early or is being collected by someone other a parent/carer, the parent/carer must advise the coach of the details of the arrangement including who will be collecting your child and when.
• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
• Set a good example by recognizing fair play and applauding the performances of all.
• Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
• Publicly accept officials’ judgments and teach children to do likewise.
• Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.
• Use correct and proper language at all times.
• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Show appreciation and respect for coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
• Be willing to help if needed.