Code of Conduct for Coaches

As a Red Rose Olympic Coach I will:

  • Treat all young people equally with respect and dignity

  • Ensure a safe environment for young riders

  • Put the welfare of each rider first

  • Make cycling fun and enjoyable and promote fair play

  • Challenge individual riders to improve without pushing too far

  • Give enthusiastic and constructive feedback rather than negative criticism

  • Encourage riders to play by the rules and teach them that honest endeavour and a good performance is as important as winning

  • Be a good role model

  • Support all efforts to remove abusive/bullying behaviour in all its forms

  • Act in accordance to the British Cycling’s Child Protection Policy