Code of Conduct

• All members of the club members are to be treated equally and with respect.
• Members must not discriminate against others, including race/gender/ethnicity/sexual orientation/disability.
• Do not behave aggressively, either verbally or physically to others.
• Avoid swearing or abusive language when representing the club, either at training/social events or race meets.
• Ensure prompt payment of annual membership fees and any other training/race fees made through the club.
• When using social media ensure not to post or upload any material that could be deemed offensive, abusive, discriminatory or derogatory.
• All officers and run leaders should have checks made appropriate to their role e.g. DBS checks
• Any suspected issues related to misconduct or welfare should be reported to the Welfare Officers as soon as possible.

Training sessions/race meets and social events

• All members should take responsibility for their own safety and not compromise the safety of other runners.
• Always behave with respect for other members of the club and general public.
• Runners should wear clothing appropriate to the conditions, including hi-vis or reflective tops and also consider use oflights on dark nights.
• ICE tags with emergency contact details should always be worn.
• All members should perform a suitable warm up and cool down before and after a club run.
• Inform the run leader of any injuries or medical conditions prior to a club run.
• Listen carefully to any announcements prior to a club run and follow the instructions of the run leader.
• Where feasible and for all larger run groups, a tail runner should be appointed.
• Prior to a club run session ask if there are any new runners and establish a suitable run group, buddy?
• There is to be no diversion from the planned route without knowledge and consent of the run leader.
• Club colours are to be worn for cross country and certain relay events.