The Coaches Charter
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Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person and treat everyone equally within the context of archery.
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Coaches must place the well being and safety of the archer above the development of performance. They should follow all guidelines laid down by the GNAS.
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Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with archers, especially children, based on mutual trust and respect.
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Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
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Coaches must encourage and guide archers to accept responsibility for their own behaviour.
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Coaches should be encouraged to hold up-to-date nationally recognised governing body coaching qualifications.
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Coaches must ensure the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual.
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Coaches should at the outset clarify with archers, and where appropriate parents, exactly what is expected of them and what archers are entitled to expect from their coach.
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Coaches should co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials etc) in the best interest of the archer.
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Coaches should always promote the positive aspects of archery (e.g. fair play) and never condone rule violations or the use of prohibited substances.
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Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
January 2004
This Charter is reproduced by courtesy of Sportscoach UK
