Code of Conduct

“I am a Peacock gymnast, and I will…”

• Try my best every class.
• Stay positive – no saying “I can’t”.
• Listen to my coaches and use their advice to improve.
• Stay safe – I won’t leave the gym or wander without permission.
• Be kind and respectful to everyone.
• Use good words – no bad language or rude talk.
• Never bully – I will include and support others.
• Look after equipment and only use it when told.
• Help tidy up when asked.
• Wear my leotard/kit and tie my hair up.
• Keep phones away – no photos, videos, or social media.
• Respect coaches’ privacy – no adding or following them online.

By following these rules, I help keep the gym safe, fun, and supportive for everyone.

At Peacock Gymnastics Academy, we want every child to feel safe, happy, and supported. Parents and guardians play an important role in helping us achieve this.

For your child:

• Make sure your child wants to do gymnastics.
• Encourage, praise, and support them in a positive way.
• Ensure they arrive on time, ready to train, in the correct kit - see FAQs
• Inform coaches about any injury, illness, or condition before class.
• Remind your child to listen to coaches, follow instructions, and behave respectfully.

For you:

• Stay outside the gym during class unless invited in by a coach.
• Communicate politely and respectfully with coaches and staff.
• Respect the coaches’ decisions and do not undermine their instructions.
• Let the club know about absences by email.
• Pay fees on time.
• Be a positive role model: show respect, good sportsmanship, and encourage effort as well as achievement.
• Do not criticise or compare children. Keep feedback constructive and private.
• Avoid negative behaviour, in person or on social media.
• Collect your child on time after class, from the designated entrance.
• Trust coaches’ decisions on training and squad placements.
• Refrain from coaching my child from the sidelines.
• Raise concerns through the Club Welfare Officer if needed.

As a member of the Peacock Gymnastics Academy Squad, you are expected to:

Training

• Attend all scheduled training sessions and avoid absences, especially in the 4 weeks before competitions.
• Arrive on time, ready to warm up in the correct kit (hair tied, no jewellery).
• Communicate planned absences with staff in advance.
• Always train with focus, positivity, and your best effort.
• Listen to coaches, follow instructions, and use feedback to improve.
• Respect the gym, equipment, and facility at all times.

Behaviour

• Be polite, respectful, and a positive role model for younger gymnasts.
• No bullying, discrimination, bad language, or inappropriate behaviour.
• Use equipment only when instructed and help tidy up when asked.
• Keep break areas clean, and no food around equipment.
• Mobile phones must not be used during training.

Competitions

• Compete in all events appropriate to your level, unless agreed otherwise.
• Wear the correct competition leotard and hairstyle.
• Arrive on time/early for warm-ups or meeting times.
• Show good sportsmanship: support teammates, applaud others, and behave respectfully to judges, officials, and spectators.
• Negative behaviour or comments at competitions will not be tolerated.

Squad gymnasts who fail to uphold the above expectations may be removed from the programme without warning.