Behavioural Agreement

As members of a university sports club, you are bound by a moral and behavioural code, and will be expected to conduct yourself accordingly. If you choose to accept this responsibility, you are in agreement with this agreement, and in doing so, agree to abide by your club’s Code of Conduct and the consequences set forth.

Every member of the club has a duty to represent himself/herself, the club and the University in the best manner possible. This applies to your behaviour both on and off the field of play. You are expected to avoid situations where you may be accused of wrongdoing. Being in “the wrong place at the wrong time” is not an acceptable excuse if you choose to be there in the first place.

We expect you… 

• To encourage sporting behaviour both on and off the field of play.
• To treat others with respect and courtesy, and to actively discourage any form of abuse in whatever format that might take.
• To, if alcohol is involved,  encourage your peers to drink sensibly and not beyond their means, and to adopt a zero tolerance of bullying or coercing others into drinking against their will.
• To act as an appropriate ambassador for the University and the club whilst either hosting other university clubs or when    participating at away sites.
• To refrain from partaking in any action or behaviour that may be deemed to bring either the Club or the University into disrepute.
• To act in a responsible and considerate manner at all times, within the law of the land, and to avoid offending others, including members of the public, through anti-social behaviour.
• To ensure all Social Media communication (email, Facebook, Twitter, Websites etc…) should be used for the purpose of positively reinforcing the club’s efforts, sporting endeavours, and achievements, and should never reflect negatively upon the club or other university based sports clubs.
• To ensure no alcohol is consumed on any form of away transport (mini buses, coaches, private or student cars).
• To ensure no social activity takes place whereby there is risk of damage to the physical or psychological health of those taking part in the event. This would include failing to respect the wishes of those who do not wish to consume alcohol or engaging in behaviour that could be deemed as pressuring someone to drink.
  • To ensure that social activity takes place in appropriate locations, whether on or off campus, that such activity is managed responsibly and that the behaviour of those in attendance is in line with university policies.

Remember, you and your team are representing not just your sports club, but Oxford Brookes as a university. 

By ticking the associated box, you affirm that you have read this and fully understand the rules set forth in this agreement.  You are stating that you understand that violations of the Oxford Brookes Sports Club behavioural policies could result in your dismissal from the club and further sanctions against the club as a whole. 

This code, while aligned with the principles of the Brookes Behaviour Policy and the Student Conduct Procedure, is a separate document that you are required to follow. Disciplinary action may be taken under either or both processes if behaviour falls short of the standards set out in either document.

As a non-student member of an Oxford Brookes University sports club, you are part of the same community as our student-athletes. By joining, you agree to uphold the same moral and behavioural standards expected of all members.

Every individual member of the club has a duty to represent themselves, the club, and the University in the best manner possible. This applies to your behaviour both on and off the field of play. Choosing to be in situations where poor behaviour occurs will not excuse you from accountability.

We expect you… 

• To encourage sporting behaviour both on and off the field of play.
• To treat others with respect and courtesy, and to actively discourage any form of abuse in any format.
• To contribute meaningfully back into the club environment, for example through mentorship, volunteering, coaching support, or other activities that help sustain and grow the club community.
• To, if alcohol is involved, encourage responsible drinking, and never bully, coerce, or pressure others into drinking against their will.
• To act as an ambassador for the club and the University when hosting or travelling to other sites.
• To refrain from any action or behaviour that could bring the Club or University into disrepute.
• To act responsibly, within the law, and to avoid anti-social behaviour that could offend or harm others, including members of the public.
• To use social media and other communications to positively represent the club and its members, and never to post content that reflects negatively on the club or University.
• To avoid consuming alcohol on any form of away transport (minibuses, coaches, private or student cars).
• To ensure that all social activities are safe, respectful, and in appropriate locations, avoiding any activity that could risk the physical or psychological wellbeing of others.
• To understand that membership fees are non-refundable. In the event of suspension or removal from the club due to breaches of this agreement or other conduct issues, no refunds (full or partial) should be expected.

As a non-student member, while you are not subject to University student disciplinary procedures, your membership of the club is a privilege, not a right. Any behaviour that breaches this agreement may result in:

• Temporary suspension or permanent removal of your club membership.
• Withdrawal of access to University sports facilities.
• Where appropriate, incidents being referred to external authorities (e.g. national governing bodies).

By purchasing your membership, you confirm that you have read and understood this Behavioural Agreement, and that you accept the responsibilities and potential consequences set out above.