Code of Conduct for Coaches, Parents/Guardians, and Team Leaders

1. Purpose of this Code

This Code of Conduct ("Code") outlines the standards of behaviour expected from coaches, parents/guardians, and team leaders ("Representatives") involved in competitions run through the Platform. By registering participants, attending events, or acting in a supervisory capacity, Representatives agree to comply fully with this Code.

2. Commitment to honour the sport

Representatives agree to:

• Promote the values, traditions, and spirit of wushu taolu.
• Encourage discipline, respect, and sportsmanship in all participants.
• Support a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for athletes of all ages and abilities.
• Represent their club, team, or nation with integrity and professionalism.

Representatives are role models — their behaviour sets the tone for the entire event.

3. Fair play and integrity

Representatives must:

• Encourage athletes to compete fairly, honestly, and respectfully.
• Not pressure athletes to cheat, manipulate results, or behave unsportingly.
• Accept judges' decisions with professionalism, even when disagreeing.
• Not attempt to influence judges, officials, or scoring panels.
• Not engage in or encourage any form of gamesmanship or rule-bending.

Fair play is a shared responsibility.

4. Anti-manipulation and competition integrity

Representatives must not engage in or encourage:

• Collusion between athletes, teams, or nations.
• Attempts to influence judging or scoring.
• Coordinated underperformance to benefit teammates.
• Attempts to disadvantage athletes from other teams or countries.
• Any behaviour intended to distort rankings, medals, or qualification outcomes.

Any attempt to manipulate results is a serious breach of this Code.

5. Anti-bribery and improper influence

Representatives must:

• Not offer, request, or accept any gift, payment, favour, or benefit intended to influence judging or competition outcomes.
• Not attempt to bribe judges, officials, or other participants.
• Not engage in behind-the-scenes lobbying, intimidation, or persuasion.
• Report immediately any attempt by another person to engage in bribery or improper influence.

Bribery is grounds for removal from the event and potential referral to authorities.

6. Anti-doping and athlete welfare

Representatives must:

• Ensure athletes do not use banned substances or performance-enhancing drugs.
• Promote safe training practices and healthy preparation.
• Not pressure athletes to train or compete while injured or unwell.
• Prioritise athlete wellbeing over competitive success.

Athlete welfare always comes first.

7. Safeguarding children and vulnerable people

Representatives must:

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all minors and vulnerable individuals under their supervision.
• Maintain appropriate supervision ratios.
• Never use abusive, threatening, or inappropriate behaviour.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.
• Not communicate privately with minors in inappropriate ways (including online).
• Report safeguarding concerns immediately to organisers.

Parents/guardians remain responsible for their child unless supervision is formally delegated.

8. Respectful conduct

Representatives must:

• Treat all athletes, judges, officials, volunteers, and spectators with respect.
• Avoid aggressive, confrontational, or disruptive behaviour.
• Not shout at, insult, or demean athletes or officials.
• Not engage in bullying, harassment, or discrimination.
• Model calm, respectful behaviour at all times.

9. Responsibility for equipment and safety

Representatives must:

• Ensure athletes' equipment, clothing, and apparatus are safe and fit for purpose.
• Not allow athletes to use damaged or unsafe equipment.
• Support organisers in enforcing safety rules and venue guidelines.
• Report hazards, injuries, or unsafe conditions immediately.

Safety is a shared responsibility between organisers and Representatives.

10. Honesty in registration and representation

Representatives must:

• Provide accurate information when registering athletes.
• Not falsify age, identity, nationality, or eligibility.
• Not enter athletes under another person's identity.
• Ensure they have lawful authority to register minors or third-party participants.

Misrepresentation is grounds for disqualification.

11. Communication and conduct toward officials

Representatives must:

• Communicate respectfully and professionally with judges and officials.
• Raise concerns through proper channels, not through confrontation.
• Not approach judges during competition unless authorised.
• Not attempt to influence scoring or judging decisions.

Officials must be allowed to perform their duties without interference.

12. Consequences of breach

If a Representative breaches this Code, organisers and the Platform reserve the right to:

• Issue warnings or penalties.
• Remove the Representative from the venue.
• Disqualify affected athletes or teams.
• Suspend or ban the Representative from future events.
• Report serious breaches (e.g., bribery, safeguarding issues) to governing bodies or authorities.

Breaches involving bribery, manipulation, or safeguarding may result in immediate removal.

13. Representative declaration

By attending or participating in a competition, the Representative declares that:

• They have read and understood this Code of Conduct.
• They agree to uphold the principles of fair play, integrity, and respect.
• They will not engage in bribery, manipulation, or doping-related misconduct.
• They will prioritise athlete welfare and safety.
• They will only register or act on behalf of another person where they have full and lawful authority to do so.
• They understand that breaches may result in removal, disqualification, or further sanctions.