CODE OF CONDUCT
MEMBERS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
- Enjoy yourself and have fun.
- Respect the dignity and worth of all members regardless of their ability or cultural origin.
- Treat all members as you would like to be treated.
- Show respect for and co-operate with your teachers and other officials.
- Be humble when you win and graceful when you lose.
- Do not criticise other members or competitors.
- Be a good sport. Applaud other competitors whether they are from your club or another.
- Work equally hard for yourself and your team. The team will benefit and so will you.
- Be loyal to your club and support it.
- Pay the annual registration fee to BJP for the right to learn the syllabus, whether you participate in competitions or not.
- Do not engage in any communication, including via the internet and mobile phones, that negatively impacts upon, causes harm to or makes another person feel unsafe.
PARENTS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
- Encourage children to participate. Remember that children participate for their own enjoyment, not yours.
- Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than on winning or losing.
- Respect the dignity and worth of all members regardless of their ability, appearance or cultural origin.
- Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or for losing.
- Remember that children learn best by following your example. Applaud all competitors.
- Show appreciation for teachers, officials and judges.
- Respect the judges’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
- Address conflict openly, honestly and respectfully.
- Consider volunteering your time to assist with the work of running of your club.
- Do not engage in any communication, including via the internet and mobile phones, that negatively impacts upon, causes harm to or makes another person feel unsafe.
SPECTATORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
- Ensure a fair and proper competition environment for all competitors by abiding by the following:
- Respect the dignity and worth of all competitors and applaud everyone.
- Remain still and quiet when the music is playing.
- Ensure that your children remain still and quiet.
- Turn all mobile phones or other electronic devices to silent.
- Keep belongings clear of the competition floor.
- Do not let children sit around the edge of the competition floor.
- Do not walk across the competition floor.
- Do not use flash photography.
- Respect the rights of competitors by only videoing or photographing your own child.
- Show appreciation and respect for judges and officials and follow their directions.
- Do not sit in teachers’ reserved seating or stand behind this reserved seating area.
- Obey the rules of the venue and treat the venue with care.
- Be helpful and advise an official if there are problems or if help is needed for any reason.