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1) The Club shall be known as City of Belfast Swimming Club (hereinafter called "the Club").
2) The Objectives of the Club shall be:
To promote the physical, personal and social development of young people through the sport of swimming;
To provide teaching, coaching, training arrangements / facilities and opportunities for entry into competitive events, within a framework designed to ensure the safety, health and welfare of children and young people.
To ensure that all Club activities are conducted in an atmosphere of fair play, defined by the European Code of
Ethics, as "fair play is much more than playing within the rules. It incorporates the concept of friendship, respect for others and always playing within the right spirit. Fair play is defined as a way of thinking, not just a way of behaving. It incorporates issues concerned with the elimination of cheating, gamesmanship, doping, violence (both physical and verbal), exploitation, unequal opportunities, excessive commercialisation and corruption".
The following Policy Statement will apply:-
The Club is fully committed to safeguarding the well being of its members. Every individual in the Club should, at all times show respect and understanding for their rights, safety and welfare and conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of the Club and the guidelines contained in the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport in Ireland.
3) The Club promotes cross-community involvement irrespective of social or religious background and welcomes membership from all sections of the community.
4) The Club shall be affiliated to Swim Ireland.
5) The Club shall operate in an open and fair manner. Any complaints against the Club, or any of its officers, will be investigated thoroughly and appropriate measures taken.
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