Broadlands Badminton Club Code of Conduct
The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below.
General Etiquette
As a Badminton England affiliated club, our Code of Conduct is adapted from the Badminton England Code of Ethics and Behaviours. The key behaviours are:
Treat everyone fairly and equally regardless of their age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, background or circumstances.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person within the badminton community and encourage others to do the same.
Challenge and/or report discriminatory behaviour as everyone has the right to be protected from abuse and discrimination.
Encourage all to have respect for one another.
Act as a role model at all times and display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
Promote the positive aspects of badminton (e.g. fair play).
Always act responsibly and set an example to others.
For the full Badminton England Code of Ethics and Behaviours, please view their Code of Ethics and Behaviour PDF
Complaints
If any member has cause for Complaint against other persons during club activities, including training, league matches and messaging groups, then the matter should be taken to the Club Committee. All Complaints will be reviewed by a Committee Member and treated seriously. Please also refer to the Club Constitution and Safeguarding policies. Serious Complaints may be referred to Badminton England.
Disciplinary Procedures
Club Members who show disregard to the Codes of Conduct will receive a Warning by a Committee Member. If Club Members continue with behaviour contrary to the Code of Conduct, they may be barred from taking part in club activities and dismissed from the club by agreement of the committee. Serious breaches of the Code of Conduct (e.g. where the Safety of a Club Member is compromised) will be referred to Badminton England and may result in suspension and/or dismissal from the Club upon review.