GCCC Junior Road Training - Tuesday CANCELLED

The club can provide a bike to get you started in road cycling.

COVID-Safe Statement:

Gold Coast Cycling Club Junior Training will be run in accordance with AusCycling and City of the Gold Coast (Council) guidelines.

All participants must be financial members of AusCycling, and holders of a valid Lifestyle or Race licence. As such, participants will be insured through AusCycling. 

All participants take part at their own risk. The Club is covered by public liability insurance. 

In registering for this training session, junior athletes and their parents/guardians agree to adhere to the following Codes of Conduct:

Gold Coast Cycling Club Code of Conduct - for children participating at junior training and racing

• Train and race by the rules
• Never argue with an official: If you need clarification, have your coach or parent approach the official during a break or after competition
• Be a good sport: applaud all positive achievements whether they are made by your club or the opposition
• Show respect to and acknowledge opponents and officials: (Use positive language such as ‘good luck’)
• Cooperate with our coaches, club members and opponents: without them there would no competition
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit: not just to please parents and coaches
• Play Fair: no verbal abuse of officials, sledging, threatening or bullying other participants (including vilification) or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent. This is not limited to verbal communication and includes social media, text messaging and email
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
• Do not expect or accept “special” favours from a coach or person involved in team or club management
• Speak to an adult you trust if you have an issue, feel unsafe or are concerned about someone else
• Adhering to the AusCycling Code of Conduct: AusCycling | Governance, Rules & Policies 

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Gold Coast Cycling Club - for parents and spectators attending junior training and racing

• Remember that children participate in sport (cycling) for their enjoyment not yours
• Encourage children to ride according to the rules: settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence
• Never ridicule or yell at your child: for making a mistake or not winning
• Respects official decisions and encourage children to do likewise
• Show appreciation for coaches, officials an administrator: remember they are usually volunteers
• Applaud good performances and efforts from all individuals
• Congratulate all participants – regardless of event outcomes
• Condemn the use of violence, verbal abuse or vilification in any form – regardless of whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players
• Support all policies and practices (lead by example). This includes responsible alcohol and drug use and support of child-safe strategies
• Support involvement in modified rules games and other junior development programs
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every younger person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
• Ensure you are aware and follow the correct processed to follow if you have an issue or complaint. Do not perpetuate issues with gossip or general criticism
• Adhering to the AusCycling Code of Conduct: AusCycling | Governance, Rules & Policies