Club Transfer Request Form

Thank you for your interest in transferring to Derby BMX Club.

If your rider is currently a member of another BMX racing club and would like to transfer to our club, please complete the information below, including the reason for requesting the transfer. This will help us understand your circumstances and consider your application. All transfer applications will be reviewed by the club’s committee, and we will be in touch once your application has been considered. Please do not contact our Committee members direct, all approaches must come through the clubs official channels.

To help us keep our records up to date, please also provide the correct contact details and permissions for you and your rider. The information provided will be used to contact you regarding club events and for club administration purposes. This form should be completed by the rider’s parent/guardian.

1. Rider Information

Riders Previous Racing Experience

Emergency Contact Details - please note a responsible adult must stay during all sessions

2. Consent for Participating in Coaching Activities in a Traffic-Free Environment

Parental/Guardian Consent

I, being the parent/guardian of the above named rider

have read the information on this form and the following notes, and consent to my child taking part in the coaching sessions conducted in a traffic-free environment.  I understand and agree that my son/daughter participates in coaching sessions under the instruction of British Cycling coaches entirely at his/her own risk. I have considered the nature of such sessions and have discussed them with my son/daughter. I am satisfied that my son/daughter is sufficiently responsible and competent to assume full and entire responsibility for his/her own safety under the supervision of a British Cycling coach.

Notes

• You are giving consent for your child to participate in coaching sessions conducted in a traffic-free environment (eg not on the public highway). However, you should note that in some instances it might be necessary for the coach to move riders from one location to another, which may require limited use of the public highway.  In these instances the riders will be under the direct supervision of the coach and it will not be part of a coaching activity.  No coaching activities will be conducted on the public highway.

• It is part of the British Cycling Code of Conduct to ensure that reasonable steps are taken to establish a safe environment where young riders can enjoy developing their cycling skills. Parents/guardians must stay and watch the session.

• Young riders are expected to remain in the session from beginning to end, unless they have to leave early. If the rider has to leave early, or is being collected by someone other than the parent/guardian, the parent/guardian must advise the coach of the details of the arrangement, including who will be collecting the rider.

• Any young riders who persistently misbehave or put others in danger will be asked to leave the sessions and will not be allowed to attend in future.

• It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to ensure that his/her child’s bike is in a safe condition to ride. All riders must wear a full face helmet at all times during the coaching sessions.

Please ensure you make a note of any medical conditions your child has/you feel the coach should know about in Section 3 of this form.  If you have any concerns about your child participating in any form of physical activity, please consult your GP before giving permission for your child to take part in the coaching sessions.

3. Medical and Specific Needs

4. Code of Conduct

We have a Code of Conduct that we expect our riders and parents/guardians to follow, please read the information below and by becoming a member of our club you have agreed to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Derby BMX Club - Parents/Carers/Volunteers Code of Conduct

I will:

• Inform the coach of any specific health requirements or medical conditions of my child in advance of the coaching session by completion of a club membership form or parental consent form

• Advise the coach if my rider has to leave early or is being collected by someone rather than a parent/carer, giving details of the arrangement including who will be collecting my child, when and at what time

• Encourage my rider to learn the rules and ride within them

• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials

• Help my rider to recognise good performance, not just results

• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all

• Never punish or abuse a child for losing or making mistakes

• Publicly accept officials’ judgement and teach children to do likewise

• Support my rider’s involvement and help him/her to enjoy their sport

• Use correct and proper language at all times

• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not mine

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, disability, cultural background or religion

• Show appreciation and respect for coaches, officials and administrators. Remember without them, your child could not participate.

Derby BMX Club - Riders Code of Conduct

I will:

• Arrive for training and competition in good time to prepare properly

• Arrive for training with a working bike in a safe condition

• Respect yours and the clubs equipment and others around you during training and competition

• Wear suitable kit (including helmet) and clothing for all cycling activity sessions, as agreed with the coach

• Warm up and cool down properly on all occasions

• Ride within the rules and respect officials and all their decisions

• Be a good sport by applauding all good performances, whether they are made by my club or the opposition

• Control my temper – verbal abuse of officials and other riders, or deliberately distracting/provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted behaviour in any sport

• Work equally hard for myself and my club – remember, the club’s performance will benefit, and so will I

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participant regardless of their gender, ability, disability, cultural background or religion

• Pay any fees promptly prior to joining the track or session

• Abide by the rule that junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or while representing the club at competitions

• Abide by the rule that junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on club premises or when representing the club

• Treat all participants in cycling as I would like to be treated – not bullying or taking unfair advantage of another participant

• Co-operate with coaches, club mates and opponents – remember, without them there would be no competition

• Thank officials and opponents after competition

• Help to maintain the club’s facilities be that the track or the hire equipment, and return any hire equipment in the state you received it in

I give my consent for my son/daughter's (named above) participation in session run by Derby BMX Club. I agree that my son/daughter will abide by the rules set out in the Code of Conduct for Riders. I also agree to abide by the Code of Conduct for parents shown above.

I also agree that Derby BMX Club, its officials, agents or associates, have no liability for loss of property, accidents or injuries to my son/daughter however so caused. I agree to notify the Club of any medical condition that may effect my childs ability to safely participate in BMX events or training sessions.

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