YDA Young Rider Squad

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EA Code of Conduct for Participants

• Be aware of and abide by the principles of the FEI Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others, including fellow participants, coaches, officials, volunteers and spectators.

• Do not act inappropriately or aggressively.

• Display and foster respect for officials, opponents, coaches, administrators, parents and spectators.

• Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow participants.

• Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train fully in accordance with relevant requirements.

• Conduct yourself in a responsible and appropriate manner relating to language, temper and punctuality. Be courteous, kind and set a good example in dress and behaviour.

• Maintain high personal behaviour standards at all times.

• Abide by the rules and respect the decision of officials.

• Work equally hard for yourself and your team.

• Cooperate with coaches and staff in development of programs.

EA Code of Conduct for Parents and Guardians

• Remember that your child participates in sport for their own enjoyment and development, not yours.

• Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

• Never ridicule or abuse your child or other participants.

• Show appreciation and respect for the performance and skilful performance by all participants.

• Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility, especially when dealing with or in the vicinity of persons under the age of 18 years, as your words and actions are an example.

• Encourage your child to participate always according to the rules.

• Ensure appropriate levels of parent / guardian supervision of your child while they are participating in any activity held or sanctioned by EA or one of its affiliates.

• Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.

• Do not physically or verbally abuse or harass anyone associated with the sport (including any participant, coach, umpire, officials and administrators).

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

• Be courteous in communications with administrators, officials, coaches and participants, and teach your child to do the same.