Code of Ethics

(as part of my accreditation as a Bike NZ level 1 coach, I follow this code of ethics)

1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every individual rider as a human being
2. Treat everyone equally regardless of sex, disability, ethnic origin or religion.
3. Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each rider in order to help each rider reach their full potential.
4. Maintain high standards of integrity
5. Operate within the rules of BikeNZ and the UCI and in the spirit of fair play, while encouraging your riders to do the same.
6. Advocate a sporting environment free of drugs and other performance-enhancing substances within the guidelines of the New Zealand Sports Drug Agency and the World Anti-Doping Code.
7. Do not disclose any confidential information relating to riders without their written prior consent.
8. Be a positive role model for road cycling and riders and act in a way that projects a positive image of coaching
9. All riders are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
10. Ensure the rider’s time spent with you is a positive experience.
11. Be fair, considerate and honest with riders.
12. Encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle – refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol around riders.
13. Professional responsibilities
14. Display high standards in your language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation.
15. Display control, courtesy, respect, honesty, dignity and professionalism to all involved within the sphere 
16. Encourage your riders to demonstrate the same qualities. 
17. Be professional and accept responsibility for your actions.
18. You should not only refrain from initiating a sexual relationship with riders, but should also discourage any attempt by an rider to initiate a sexual relationship with you, explaining the ethical basis of your refusal.
19. Accurately represent personal coaching qualifications, experience, competence and affiliations.
20. Refrain from criticism of other coaches and riders.
21. Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your riders
22. Seek continual improvement through on-going coach education, and other personal and professional development opportunities and goals.
23. Seek advice and assistance from professionals when additional expertise is required.
24. Maintain appropriate records.
25. Provide a safe environment for training and competition
26. Adopt appropriate risk management strategies to ensure that the training and/or competition environment is safe.
27. Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards.
28. Ensure equipment, rules, training and the environment are appropriate for the age, physical and emotional maturity, experience and ability of the riders.
29. Show concern and caution toward sick and injured riders.
30. Allow further participation in training and competition only when appropriate.
31. Encourage riders to seek medical advice when required.
32. Provide a modified training programme where appropriate.
33. Maintain the same interest and support toward sick and injured riders as you would to healthy riders.
34. Protect your riders from any form of personal abuse
35. Refrain from any form of verbal, physical or emotional abuse towards your riders.
36. Refrain from any form of sexual or racial harassment, whether verbal or physical.
37. Do not harass, abuse or discriminate against riders on the basis of their sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religious or ethical beliefs, race, colour, ethnic origins, employment status, disability or distinguishing characteristics.
38. Any physical contact with riders should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the rider’s skill development.
39. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards riders from other sources while in your care.