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Squad  policies   

the following polices provide guidelines for the relationship between athletes, their parents and the coach.

ATHLETES

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will treat themselves, the coach and all other athletes with respect;

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all athletes must be registered with the QEII Track Club and Queensland Athletics or dual registered with QLAA;

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should arrive at least five minutes before training;

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should contact the coach by text or on mobile if they are not attending training;

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must report any injury whatsoever to the coach before training;

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must come prepared for the session which includes bringing spikes and joggers, change of clothing, hat, water, sunscreen and any medications they may need;

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are required to pay the entrance track fee at QEII stadium;

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are required to pay the monthly fee on the first Monday session of the month;

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must notify the coach on any change of contact details, especially email;

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treat all club members and other users of the track with respect;

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are encouraged to approach the coach with any issue or concern they have.

THE COACH

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will treat each and every athlete with respect;

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will guarantee the attendance of the coach at all State and National Championships for senior  and junior athletes;

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will guarantee his attendance at  QLAA National and State championships;

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where possible  will endeavour to attend Zone/District/Regional Championships to support squad athletes.

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will hold current “Positive Notice Blue Card for Child Related Employment”.

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will hold current coaching accreditation and association with the professional body the ATFCA;

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will hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance;

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will be available before and after sessions to discuss issues or at any time by mobile phone;

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will NOT accept new athletes into squad training sessions for a 2-week period before Districts/Zones/ Regional's,

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will NOT accept new athletes into squad training sessions for a 3-week period before State Championships,

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will NOT accept new athletes into squad training sessions or for a 4-week period before National, or other major Championships. This is for the best interests of those athletes who have been training consistently with the squad. New athletes require extra time and effort from the coaches. This time and effort is best directed to those athletes who already have shown dedication to training;

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maintains the right to refuse to coach any athlete due to obvious injury, disruptive behaviour, disrespect, bad sportsmanship or other appropriate reasons

ATHLETES PARENTS/PARTNERS

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are welcome to observe training sessions. However please leave questions until the end of session as this takes time away from coaching your athlete;

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should approach the coach immediately if they  have any concerns re coaching, squad dynamics or any external matter affecting their athlete;

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are reminded track and field competitions will occur in all weather conditions and are only  be cancelled in extreme circumstances, so training is also conducted in all weather; and

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are a integral part of the athletes support team, without you it all stops so please bring to the attention of the coach any matter affecting the athlete or your ability to bring the athlete to training etc.

 

 

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