Social media and other forms of communication

The club’s Code of Conduct applies to all communications in respect of Tuff Fitty Triathlon Club. This includes comments that are made:

• verbally and in writing
• internally and externally; and
• on social media and other forms of electronic communication.

In particular, members must not:

• bring the sport, club or its members into disrepute, for example, by:
  • making defamatory comments about individuals, the club, or other organisations
  • posting images that are inappropriate or links to inappropriate content
  • being seen to support (for example by ‘liking’ or reposting) a comment or post that would fall into any of the above categories.

• breach confidentiality, for example by:
  • giving away information about an individual (such as an athlete, club member or fellow volunteer) or organisation that is confidential
  • revealing information held by a club, individual or organisation in the sport where there would be reasonable expectation of confidentiality.

• do anything that could be considered discriminatory against, or bullying or harassment of, any individual, for example by:
  • making offensive or derogatory comments relating to gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age;
  • posting images that are discriminatory or offensive.

• make a comment about an individual or subject that:
  • exposes someone to hatred, ridicule or contempt
  • causes them to be shunned or avoided
  • disparages them in their office, profession or trade.

• make misrepresentations relating to Tuff Fitty Triathlon Club.

Breaches of our Code of Conduct, including breaches in respect of social media and other forms of communication, will be considered under our complaints, disciplinary and appeals policy.