Little Athletics Victoria’s (LAVic) Code of Conduct (‘the Code’) encourages appropriate
standards of behaviour to enable all in Little Athletics to experience a safe, welcoming and
inclusive sport.

The Code is closely aligned with Sport & Recreation Victoria’s Fair Play Code (September 2022). As one of many community sports, LAVic is committed to playing its role in improving the integrity of Victorian sport & recreation, and is committed to the principles of the Code.



The Code is guided by the five principles of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Fairness, and Responsibility. It provides an overview of the expected behaviours for everyone involved in activities sanctioned by LAVic, inclusive of competition, training, and administrative activities occurring at Club, Centre, Region and State (LAVic) levels.



The Code of Conduct outlines a set of guiding principles on expected standards of behaviour forevery person involved in activities sanctioned by LAVic. All should demonstrate the principles of integrity, respect, responsibility, fairness and safety in everything they do.



Integrity:
• Being honest, fair, respectful, trustworthy, reliable, open and transparent in dealings with
others.
• Avoiding real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Striving to earn and sustain a high level of community trust and goodwill.
• Not engaging in, and advocating for the possession of, and use of banned performance
enhancing substances or methods, or illicit drugs.
• Not participating in or encouraging of actions that may jeopardise the integrity of Little
Athletics including race-fixing, illegal sports betting and other forms of corruption.

Respect:
• Treating all involved in activities sanctioned by LAVic in a considerate, objective and
courteous manner with proper regard for their rights, dignity and worth.
• Refraining from any form of discrimination, harassment, bullying, abuse, child abuse,
intimidation, victimisation or vilification of others, including on the basis of age, race, sex,
disability, sexuality, gender identity or religion.
• Recognising and valuing the contribution of all involved in activities sanctioned by Little
Athletics Victoria, including volunteer coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers
who give up their valuable time to make the sport of athletics possible.

Responsibility:
• Considering and accepting the consequences of one’s actions and decisions.
• Being a positive role model by displaying self-control, respect, care and diligence
towards all involved in sanctioned Little Athletics activities.
• Complying with the Victorian Child Safe Standards (2022).
• Understanding the consequences of Code of Conduct breaches and reporting as
appropriate.

Fairness:
• Behaving in accordance with policies of the Club, Centre, Region and Little Athletics
Victoria.
• Being informed, consistent and impartial, just and reasonable in dealings with others.
• Being a ‘good sport’ inclusive of encouraging and praising fair play over winning at all
costs.
• Ensuring a ‘fair go’ for all to be involved in sanctioned Little Athletics Victoria activities.

Safety:
• Providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment that prioritises the health, welfare
and wellbeing of participants.
• Taking reasonable steps to ensure equipment, facilities and programs meet health and
safety standards and are appropriate for the age and ability of participants.
• Being aware of and supporting policies and practices in relation to injury management,
returning to participation, adverse weather and member protection and child
safeguarding.
• Showing concern and caution for others who may be sick or injured and directly
reporting any safety issues to appropriate authorities without delay.