Summary

The coach's primary role is to facilitate the process of an individuals' development through stages of technical and practical advancement. This role accepts the students short term or potential athletes' long-term interests as such to fulfill this role, the coach must behave in an ethical manner adhering to following guide points:

1. General Rights - a) Coaches must respect the basic human rights, that is the equal rights, of each athlete with no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, color, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, association with a national minority, birth or other status. b) Coaches must respect the dignity and recognise the contribution of each individual. This includes respecting the right for freedom from physical or sexual harassment and advances.

2. Safety - a) Coaches must ensure that all students must adhere to the use of the specified safety equipment for the skate discipline that they are engaged in. In Schools,, it is compulsory for all students to wear full protective gear (helmet, knee, elbow and wrist guards). b) Coaches must also ensure the practical environments are safe and appropriate. This appropriateness must take into consideration the age, maturity and skill level of the athlete. This is particularly important in the case of younger or less developed athletes.

3. Presentation – a) C oaches must respect the image of the coach and continuously maintain the highest standards of personal conduct, reflected in both the manner of appearance and behavior. b) Coaches should never smoke while coaching, nor consume alcoholic beverages so soon before coaching that it affects their competence or that the smell of alcohol is on their breath.

4. Performance – Coaches have a responsibility to influence the performance and conduct of the students they coach, while at the same time encouraging the independence and self determination of each student by their acceptance of responsibility for their own decisions, conduct and performance.

5. Qualifications - Coaches should respect that the gaining of coaching qualifications is an ongoing commitment, achieved through the upgrading of their knowledge by attendance of accredited courses and through practical coaching experience. Coaches should hold recognised coaching qualifications and strive to improve their skills by attending additional courses and attaining certifications. Coaches also have a responsibility to share the knowledge and practical experience they gain.