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Clubmark Status

DanceSport Academy are currently working toward a Government recognised status called Clubmark.

Clubmark is the symbol of a well run club. Further information on Clubmark can be found by clicking here.

Club Codes Of Conduct

DanceSport Academy is fully committed to promoting a healthy environment to encourage fair play and open competitive spirit, whilst fostering a friendly, well-balanced atmosphere.

Code Of Conduct for Parents/Carers

  1. Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
  2. Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
  3. Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
  4. Never force your child to take part in sport.
  5. Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performances of all.
  6. Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
  7. Publicly accept officials’ judgements.
  8. Support your child's involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.
  9. Use correct and proper language at all times.
  10. Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.

Code Of Conduct for Club Officials/Volunteers
The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarized below. All volunteers must:

  1. Consider the well being and safety of participants before the development of performance.
  2. Develop an appropriate working relationship with participants, based on mutual trust and respect.
  3. Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.
  4. Promote the positive aspects of the sport (eg fair play).
  5. Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
  6. Follow all guidelines laid down by the County Sports Partnership and the club.
  7. Hold appropriate valid qualifications and insurance cover.
  8. Never exert undue influence over participants to obtain personal benefit or reward.
  9. Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibited substances.
  10. Encourage participants to value their performances and not just results.
  11. Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.