Club Values and Culture: Shaping Our Behavior Together

Our Values Our Values Unconditional Respect Trustworthiness & Integrity Collaboration & Teamwork Open & Forthright Communications; Perpetual Growth & Initiative Respect for the Club Work Life Balance Our values shape our culture and guide how we behave as a collective and do what is right for the Club, for our sport, for our members, for our staff and for our gymnasts.

A Message from the Committee Most organisations and certainly sporting clubs are defined by their culture which flows from their heritage and values and drives their behaviour. Unconditional respect, trustworthiness & integrity, collaboration and teamwork, open & forthright communications, perpetual growth & initiative, respect for the Club and work life balance are all equally important and are all tightly linked together into the very core how we operate. Being part of SCGC includes embracing these values as well as accepting that change is part of continuous improvement , that we learn from our experiences and we all contribute positively to the on-going development of the Club. Unconditional Respect Trustworthiness & Integrity This value is the foundation upon which all our values stand and must be present in all our actions Recognise that in the end, no matter what position you are in, you are no more nor less valuable than anyone else in the Club Give your workmates and your gymnasts credit wherever possible Build others up and put others first whenever you can Offer help to those around you, as even the smallest gestures can make a big difference to someone s day Treat others as you want them to treat you Your natural instinct must always be to be encouraging and kind Do what you say you are going to do Be vulnerable, take the risk to fully trust others All values are critical and must be accepted Wholeheartedly - you cannot pick and choose Have the courage to speak up when you see others stray from our values. Be genuine, always say what you mean, mean what you say We act with integrity when we display all values, all the time Consistent with the Club s Vision be the BEST person you can be

Collaboration & Teamwork Open & Forthright Communications One Club One Vision One Team Remember our team is not a Levels Team but the entire Club and we all should act as the SCGC team regardless of role, position or Gymsport Don t be afraid to share your ideas to improve and benefit the Club Seek advice and welcome feedback collaborate don t dominate Always be loyal to one another, and in doing so never compromise safety or the organisation Forgive and support each other, and always be kind. Be brave and vulnerable in your relationships Communicate, communicate, communicate and then communicate again. In times of conflict, pick up the phone or meet in person to resolve matters Be compassionate and reach out personally to team members who appear to be struggling or upset Provide praise proudly in public, and critical feedback in private and in person whenever possible Remember with social media nothing is ever private so be kind, respectful and positive in your posts

Perpetual Growth & Initiative Respect for the Club Our core value of Unconditional Respect is at the individual level and how we expect all to treat each other - this goes hand in hand with having respect for SCGC YOUR CLUB Value the Club as much as it values you Understand the need for the Club s policies, procedures and plans respect them, value them, understand them and ensure you implement all accordingly in particular those relating to safeguarding of children Treat the Club s equipment and apparatus as if it was your Grandmother s Always look out for your mates, your gymnasts and yourself - be responsible for not only your own safety but theirs too Find ways to do things better, faster, safer, and always less expensive Be frugal with your time it is the most precious resource you have in life Always be uncomfortable with your level of challenge Be in the deep end of the pool, learning to swim, as much as you can If an initial target is attainable, reset it out of reach and follow all our values to achieve it Never hesitate to reach out for help and delegate up when confusion or insurmountable challenges appear - you will only ever fail if you do so alone and don t give your peers an opportunity to help

Work Life Balance Finally remember ...... Gymnastics work can be quite challenging especially during competition season or when dealing with young children so you owe it to yourself and your family to strive for a sensible work-life balance Never hesitate to reach out for help and delegate up when confusion or insurmountable challenges appear You will only ever fail if you do so alone and don t give your peers or family an opportunity to help We are here to make a positive difference in the lives of our gymnasts and each person is important; each has the opportunity and the obligation to make a difference and that we are all in it together.