Code of Ethics and Behaviour for Everyone

We expect all members of, and visitors to, either the Edge Monday Badminton Club and/or the Edge Thursday Badminton Club to read and adhere to the Badminton England Code of Ethics and Behaviour 2021 V1 (the "Code").

What is the Code of Ethics and Behaviour?

The Code exists to outline the behaviour and standards expected of everyone within the badminton community in England and to protect everyone within the game. 

As the National Governing Body, Badminton England ("BE") is responsible for setting the standards and values that apply at every level. This Code encapsulates all of the principles that badminton represents. BE believe that everyone should be able to access and enjoy badminton regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances. Whichever way you choose to be involved in badminton – as a player, coach, volunteer, official, parent or spectator, you have a right to enjoy your experience.

Who is the Code for?

This Code is for anyone involved in the game of badminton at any level in England. Although BE are responsible for setting the standards, everyone involved in badminton has a responsibility to promote the sport, making sure that there is equal access and opportunity for all and that fairness and respect are upheld. This Code allows Badminton England to uphold the values that we all believe in as a sport and provides a mechanism to deal with any breaches with a consistent approach.

Minimum standards of behaviour and conduct

All individuals involved in badminton at The Edge will, at all times:

• Treat everyone fairly and equally regardless of their age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances.

• Respect the spirit of fair play in badminton. This is more than playing within the rules. It also incorporates the concepts of friendship, respect for others and always participating with the right spirit.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.

• Conduct themselves in a manner that takes all reasonable measures to protect their own safety and the safety of others.

• Promote the reputation of the sport and take all possible steps to prevent it from being brought into disrepute.

• Protect themselves and others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and threatening or intimidating behaviour

• Abide by the following Badminton England policies which are available at www.badmintonengland.co.uk:

• o Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Badminton Policy

• o Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy

• o Equality Policy

• o Sports Betting and Integrity Policy

• Abide by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) Anti Doping Policy.

• Take personal responsibility to ensure that they are suitably insured for their activities.

The Edge Monday Badminton Club (the "Club") has formally adopted the Badminton England Code of Ethics and Behaviour (V1 2021) (the "Code") in full. A PDF copy of the Code is available to download below.