If you require a copy of this please contact the club secretary

· Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
· Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
· Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results. 
· Never force your child to take part in sport. 
· Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all. 
· Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes. 
· Publicly accept officials’ judgements. 
· Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport. 
· Use correct and proper language at all times.

· When entering the water a safe entry appropriate for the circumstances must be demonstrated.  When diving only a shallow dive may be used.
· You should be aware that there may be a risk of damage to your hearing by diving to depths greater than 1.5 metres.  All dives are undertaken at your own risk.
· When lifting or landing a casualty, an assisted lift shall always be demonstrated.
· Swimming goggles may be warn by candidates, at the wearers own risk, during both training and assessment for Lifesaving awards.
· All jewellery that may cause damage to yourself, or those you come into contact with, should be removed.  If you decide to continue wearing such items, even if covered by clothing etc, you must accept full responsibility for any damage to anyone or anything caused by such items.
· High standards of health, safety and hygiene must be maintained during all training and assessing activities.
· All injuries incurred during the course of lifesaving activities should be reported to the trainer concerned immediately
· The emergency signal is one blast on the air horn.  You should then follow the instructions of your trainer or duty lifeguard.
· The use of mobile phones is banned during the course of all lifesaving lessons.