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The Trinity Swimming Club and TrinSwim expects that members and those associated with the Club will conduct themselves appropriately at all times. To ensure a common understanding of behaviour, the following codes have been developed:

 A. GENERAL CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

Swimming Australia endorses the following code of conduct for members, service providers and employees, particularly those responsible for activities involving members under the age of 18 years.

As a Swimming Australia member, service provider or employee you should meet the following standard 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 adherence to, Swimming Australia standards, rules and policies.
• Operate within the rules of swimming including national and international guidelines that govern Swimming Australia.

Swimming Australia expects all members, service providers and employees to abide by this code of conduct, which upholds the principles and values of the organisation. They should recognise that at all times they have a responsibility, and a duty of care to other members, service providers and Swimming Australia employees. Specifically, they should:

• Understand the possible consequences of breaching Swimming Australia's member protection policy.
• Immediately report any breaches of the Swimming Australia member protection policy to the appropriate authority.
• Refrain from any form of abuse towards others.
• Refrain from any form of harassment toward others.
• Refrain from any form of discrimination toward others.
• Refrain from intimate relations with members with whom they have a supervisory role or power over.
• Refrain from any form of victimisation toward others.
• Provide a safe environment for the conduct of activities in accordance with any relevant Swimming Australia policy.
• Show concern and caution toward others that may be sick or injured.
• Be a positive role model.

B. CODE FOR COMPETITORS

• Complete and train according to the policies rules and regulations set out by Trinity Catholic College, Fina, Australian and New South Wales Swimming.
• Never argue with an official. Always use the appropriate rules and guidelines to resolve a dispute.
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other competitors, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours.
• Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team.
• Be a good sport. Applaud all good performances whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
• Treat all participants as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor or training partner.
• Co-operate with your coach, team mates and opponents.
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

C. CODE FOR PARENTS/CARERS

• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
• Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather that winning or losing.
• Encourage children always to compete 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 skill by all participants.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• Respect officials' decisions and teach children to do likewise.
• Show appreciation for coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Ensure that conduct is compliant with the policies of Trinity catholic College pertaining to the Trinity Swimming Club/TrinSwim.

D. CODE FOR MEMBERS OF STAFF ● Button on Website – see attachment.

E. CHILD PROTECTION ● Button on Website – see attachment.

The Trinity Swimming Club/TrinSwim has in place policies and practices to ensure that requirements under Child Protection Legislation are met. Details are as follows:

• MANDATORY SCREENING OF ALL EMPLOYEES employed at the Trinity Sports Centre.
• COMPLETION OF A PROHIBITED PERSONS DECLARATION by all parents/carers of children who are members of the Trinity Swimming Club and TrinSwim.
• CHILD PROTECTION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES to ensure a safe and compliant learning environment. Any questions about Child Protection matters or allegations of Reportable Conduct are to be made initially to the Head Coach, Mr Ken Malcolm at the Aquatic Centre (telephone 66276615) or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or the Secretary of the Trinity Swimming Club/TrinSwim, Miss Renee Ireland (email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or telephone 66276615). The Trinity Swimming Club/TrinSwim, as part of Trinity Catholic College, falls under the policies and protocols of the College in the management of all Legislative requirements.
• PHOTOGRAPHING SWIMMERS is not permitted without the consent of the Head Coach. This regulation has been made for the safety of all children using the swimming pool.
• BILLETING OF STUDENTS for external meets is generally the responsibility of parents/carers, who are reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure that children are placed in a safe environment whilst away from home.
• The Trinity Swimming Club/TrinSwim has in place formal procedures for billeting, if this be arranged by the Club. This includes the completion of a Prohibited Persons Declaration Form by all adults at the billeting venue and details will be provided by the Head Coach should a formal billeting arrangement be put in place.

APPLICATION FORMS

Parents/Carers are required to complete a number of forms, which are submitted to the Secretary of the Trinity Swimming Club/TrinSwim at the Aquatic Centre as part of the application process.

Please look carefully at the four forms listed below. Every applicant is required to complete No. 1 – the Trinity Swimming Club/TrinSwim Learn to Swim Form and all parents/carers are asked to complete No. 2 – the Prohibited Person's Declaration Form. If the applicant is not a member of a swimming club, No. 3, the Application Form for NSW Swim is to be completed and No. 4 is to be completed if the applicant is a member of a swimming club and already registered with NSW Swim.

Completed forms are given to the Secretary of the Trinity Swimming Club/TrinSwim at the time of Registration.

Details and access are as follows:

1. Application Form for Trinity Swimming Club and TrinSwim Learn to Swim (please click on the link to access and print the form). A copy may also be obtained from Blades Café. Every applicant is required to complete this form.
2. Prohibited Persons Declaration Form (please click on the link to access and print the form). All parents/carers are required to complete this form to ensure that children are in a safe environment. A copy may also be obtained from Blades Café.
3. Application Form for NSW Swim (please click on the link to access and print the form). Complete this form is if the applicant has never belonged to a swimming club before. A copy may also be obtained from Blades Café.
4. Transfer Form from another swimming club (please click on the link to access and print the form). For those who currently are a registered swimmer in another club. A copy may also be obtained from Blades Café.