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Thursday, 24 August 2006 13:36 |
TRAINING Winter training times are 6.50pm to 8pm Tuesday and Thursday. Training for all athletes on Tuesdays at the Track. Thursday u8-u11 at Multi d school 6.30 - 7.30 and u13 - u19 on track 6.45 - 8.00. Other training sessions are organised from time to time, particularly Saturdays and Sundays at our new track. (your coach will give you details). Summer training times will be posted on web site www.celbridgeac.com but is normally 6.45 - 8.00 for all athletes at track. Coaches will inform of any different times. A very good attendance record is required from athletes wishing to take part in competition. The coach may, at their discretion, contact the parents of an athlete whose attendance is unsatisfactory. Athletes taking part in non club athletic training must inform their coach in advance The playing of other games, especially football, is strictly forbidden during training sessions. The use of mobile phones is not permitted during training (Please switch them off). No skateboards allowed at training. Runners and spikes must be correctly laced and tied at all times. Appropriate clothing in line with IAFF rules should be worn i.e. athletic gear covering the body in an appropriate manner. An athlete who is unable to attend training must contact their coach and give a genuine reason for non attendance. Athletes must follow the training programme, outlined by their coach, at all times. Athletes who are unable to take part in training must not attend training sessions without the permission of their coach. Late arrival for training causes disruption to the training programme and the athlete may rush their warm-up, therefore any athlete arriving late may be refused permission to train. COMPETITION Club colours must be worn in all competitions (royal blue shorts, club signet). Athletes will not be allowed to compete without club colours. Athletes should consult with, and seek the advice of, their coach when choosing what events to take part in at competitions. Athletes should follow this advice and once their name has been registered for an event they cannot withdraw except through illness or injury. If necessary relay trials will take place to select members for relay teams. Coaches will give reasonable notice to athletes in training of the place, date and time of such trials. Any athlete who wishes to be considered for trial must attend at the place, date and time specified. Trials cannot be rearranged except by agreement of the coaches and athletes involved in the trial. Leinster and National ruling states that athletes may move up one year for relays and cross country teams. County, Leinster or National champions in training may have an automatic place on relays. Athletes intending to participate in competitions not organised by the club or the AAI must inform their coach. If an athlete is chosen to represent Celbridge AC, Kildare, Leinster or Ireland in any individual or team competition they must inform their coach. Once selected, an athlete cannot withdraw from such an event without the permission of their coach. The club will give athletes as much notice as possible of upcoming competitions. This notice is normally given at training sessions so failure to attend training may result in an athlete missing a competition. BEHAVIOUR The following are strictly forbidden at all times during training, competition or at any time while an athlete is in the care of Celbridge AC: Bullying Intimidation Horseplay Physical abuse Aggression Smoking, alcohol consumption or substance abuse is strictly forbidden at all times. Good behaviour is expected of all athletes. Athletes must not chew gum during training or competition. The playing of cassette tapes, CDs, radios etc is forbidden at all times during training and competition. Personal stereos using ear phones may be used while travelling to competitions. MISCELLANEOUS Celbridge AC accepts no responsibility for loss, theft or damage to athletes personal belongings. All equipment and facilities provided by Celbridge AC or any other event organiser must be respected at all times. Transport to and from training and competition remains the responsibility of the athlete and/or their parents. Celbridge AC will assist with transport, to and from competitions, where possible. Where transport is arranged by Ceibridge AC athletes should use this transport in an effort to assist with costs. 3 euro per athlete per week and 5 euro per family per week subs. must be paid to coaches. Annual membership subscriptions must be paid on request to the club unless arrangements are made for exemption Senior athletes and the parents/guardians of juvenile athletes are expected to attend the clubs Annual General Meeting (notice will be given in advance). Athletes and their families are expected to assist in fundraising. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE Step 1: The athlete will receive a verbal warning from their coach and this verbal warning will be recorded by the coach. Step 2: The athlete will receive a verbal warning from their coach and this verbal warning will be recorded by the coach Step 3: The athlete will receive a written suspension notice which will be signed by the Chairperson of the club. This written suspension notice will also contain details of any sanction imposed including length of suspension, details of suspension from competition etc. When an athlete is suspended their Parent/Guardian may be informed. Breaches of discipline fall into two categories: 1. Minor breaches 2. Serious breaches Minor Breaches of Discipline Where a minor breach of discipline occurs, the disciplinary procedure will be used commencing at stage 1. A second minor breach will result in the use of stage 2 etc. Serious Breaches of Discipline Where a serious breach of discipline occurs stages 1 and 2 will be by-passed and stage 3 will immediately be invoked. The decision of the management committee on all matters relating to discipline will be final. Athletes wishing to appeal a decision of the management committee can do so in writing.
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