British Obstacle Sports Code of Conduct
What is the British Obstacle Sports Member Code of Conduct?
As the national governing body for obstacle sports, British Obstacle Sports (BOS) is responsible for setting the standards and values that apply at every level of our sport. This Code exists to protect all participants and outlines the expected behaviours within the UK obstacle sports community, clearly defining acceptable and unacceptable conduct.
Does the Code apply to me?
Yes. The Code applies to you as a condition of membership or of holding a Day Pass or International Season Pass. For the purposes of this Code, member refers to anyone with a British Obstacle Sports membership or pass, including Day Pass and International Season Pass holders. While British Obstacle Sports sets the standards, every member plays a role in promoting the sport, ensuring equal access and opportunity for all, and upholding fairness and respect. This Code reflects the values we believe in as a sport and provides a consistent approach to addressing any breaches.
What is the purpose of the Code?
By applying this Code across the sport, we aim to uphold the highest standards of integrity and protect the sport’s reputation. Its principles support our mission to ensure everyone in the UK can enjoy the endless possibilities of obstacle sports.
The Code:
As a British Obstacle Sports member you will:
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every member and others involved in obstacle sports, treating everyone equally.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every member and others involved in obstacle sports, treating everyone equally.
- Conduct yourself in a respectful manner that upholds the integrity of the sport and reflects positively on yourself, British Obstacle Sports, the European Obstacle Sports Federation, World Obstacle, and the wider obstacle sports community. Refrain from any behaviour that could harm the reputation of the sport or its governing bodies
- Demonstrate integrity and respect towards athletes, staff, and volunteers when training, competing, and engaging in the community.
- Promote the founding values of our sport: integrity, excellence, courage, and community.
- Adhere to Anti-Doping Rules and all relevant regulations outlined in our Competition Rulebook.
- Never condone rule violations, cheating, or the use of prohibited or age-inappropriate substances.
- Prioritise safety above competition results, ensuring the well-being of all participants.
- Put the interests of the sport and athletes first, above any personal or financial interests.
- Protect the environment by adhering to the principles of Leave No Trace.
- Uphold these standards in all settings, including online communities and social media.
- Raise concerns about bullying, safeguarding, discrimination, safety or misconduct in our sport to concerns@britishobstacle.org or as outlined in the appropriate policy.
Zero Tolerance
British Obstacle Sports has a zero-tolerance policy towards abuse in any form, as outlined in our Anti-Bullying and Children & Adults Safeguarding policies. By joining as a member, you acknowledge and agree to uphold this commitment as a condition of your membership.
Updates to the Code
As a condition of membership you agree to abide by the latest version of the Code published on the British Obstacle Sports website.
Breaches of the Code
British Obstacle Sports is committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour among all its members. Any breaches of the Code will be addressed in accordance with our Disciplinary Policy.
