RR Code of Ethics

Skater safety and experience stand as our foremost priorities at Roll Right. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the stringent standards outlined below, which our coaches are obligated to uphold. This dedication ensures the maintenance of our brand image, benefiting all members collectively, including you. Should you have any inquiries, please direct them to info@rollright.org.

Commitment to Quality

1. Demonstrate discipline, self-control, and integrity in all professional endeavors.

2. Take accountability for instruction, delivering the Roll Right program as advertised.

3. Provide instruction only in programs for which you are trained and certified.

4. Regularly assess students, offering instruction on skills that present a reasonable yet achievable challenge to foster consistent progress and motivation.

5. Cultivate a positive, safe, and enjoyable learning environment to promote active participation.

6. Attend lessons that you have committed to, or find a suitable replacement. If no replacement is available, be prepared to refund or compensate your students. 

7. When coaching for a club, or under the direction of another coach, understand the club policies and deliver them to the highest standard.

8. When offering programs that are not Roll Right curriculums, do not advertise them as Roll Right programs. If there is a program you would like to be formally recognized by Roll Right, please submit this request in writing for approval to info@rollright.org.

Commitment to Safety

1. Ensure the skating area is clearly defined, safe, and devoid of debris, with hazards identified. Restrict access during lessons to registered participants only.

2. Familiarize yourself with local emergency numbers and keep them readily available.

3. Carry or have access to a well-stocked first aid kit capable of addressing common injuries such as scrapes, cuts, sprains, and broken bones. Maintain a valid standard first aid certification.

4. Document and follow up on any injuries.

5. Permit participation only to students equipped with the mandated safety gear (helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, knee pads - optional, toe stops, or heel brakes) in adherence to Roll Right standards.

6. Tailor instruction to your proficiency level, teaching only skills and disciplines within your trained expertise.

7. Instruct students based on their skill level and ability, utilizing appropriate, achievable progressions aligned with their goals.

8. Maintain an appropriate teacher-to-student ratio, allowing the coach to retain complete control of the class while delivering the program according to the advertised quality.

9. If renting skates or equipment, ensure they are in safe working order.

Commitment to Professionalism & Credibility

1. Fully adhere to the Safe Sport Guidelines for Adults Interacting with Children in Sport & Safe Sport Code

2. Avoid situations involving your students or those at your club, particularly minors, that could be misconstrued as inappropriate by a third party. In general, keep interactions visible and focused on the activity of coaching skating, and avoid private or personal interactions. Examples include, but are not limited to, hosting private events in your residence, overnight stays without the presence of a minor's parent or guardian, and engaging in activities that blur or compromise the professional boundaries between coach and student, or could lead to perceptions of favoritism. Review the above documents for more details. If in doubt, just remember, "Skate safe, keep it straight; Boundaries clear, no debate!"

3. Incorporate up-to-date teaching practices, discontinuing discredited methods.

4. Keep certifications and memberships in good standing.

5. Engage in continuous education within your sport.

6. Refer students to more suitable professionals when their skills advance beyond your knowledge, training, expertise, or certification.

7. Adhere to professional attire standards that are safe, comfortable, and set an exemplary image for students. Ensure your own attire does not pose as a distraction or hazard for yourself or your skaters.

8. Provide product/service recommendations that align with student goals and are not solely based on business partnerships or personal financial gain.

9. Exemplify healthy lifestyle choices, serving as a positive role model in person and through your online presence. We do not tolerate the representation of drug use or other lifestyle choices which could be deemed as hazardous, illegal, or negatively affect our brand image.

10. Utilize positive, fact-based language when communicating, avoiding sexually-oriented language or innuendos, and minimizing physical contact, especially without prior warning or permission.

11. Display good manners, consideration, and respect toward everyone, irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, physical abilities, skill level, or other factors.

12. Address conflicts, concerns, questions, or disagreements with professionalism. Listen actively, seek to understand, and collaborate towards amicable solutions. Disagreements or negative comments should never be posted online or communicated where a third party can intercept the message.