Reminder about the Code of Conduct
With the competition season now in full swing, as we head into the championships season we would like to wish all rider's the best of luck and safe travels, but also take this opportunity to remind our members of the Code of Conduct.
EA Code of Conduct
All EA Member or persons required to comply with the EA Member Protection Policy must meet the following requirements in regard to their conduct and behaviour during any activity held or sanctioned by EA, and in any role held within EA or any of its affiliates:
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others
- Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealing with others
- Be professional in, and accept responsibility for, your actions.
- Be a positive role model.
- Refrain from any behaviour that may bring EA, its member associations or affiliated clubs into disrepute
EA Social Media Policy
- Defamatory, disrespectful and hateful comments about individuals or organisations will not be tolerated.
- Representatives must not bring EA or the sport of equestrian into disrepute.
- EA representatives should ensure that comments made on social media abide by EA’s Code of Conduct and are in line with EA’s Member Protection Policy, specifically:
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others
- Refrain from any form of harassment of others
- Refrain from any behaviour that may bring EA, its member associations or affiliated clubs into disrepute
While we do not wish anyone to feel discouraged to come forward, if they feel mistreated in any way, it is important to the integrity of our sport that any such issues are dealt with in the correct manner.
If the concern is directly related to the outcome of a competition, it should be brought to the organising committee at the event.
If it is outside of competition, it should be brought to the attention of the onsite official or the event director/club official overseeing the event to take reasonable steps to cease continuation (ie participants who have entered competition or entry of the grounds are bound by the conditions of entry and can be removed).
If there is a dispute which arises that cannot be resolved or the matter needs to be escalated for further disciplinary action which extends beyond the event director/club jurisdiction, they can be referred to EQ (within 14 days) and if it involves potential disciplinary action, the case will be heard through the independent judiciary tribunal.
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