Code of Conduct

I accept and agree to the following conditions: (text below needs to replace existing)

I will not post any specific details of my work as a major event chaplain on the web (whether on an organization’s website, a blog, Facebook or twitter) or in any publication during or after the event;
I understand that I may send emails to a small group of people – whose confidentiality I can vouch for – to encourage prayer. These emails must include a statement that the email must not be forwarded to other people or to the media;
Any emails sent must avoid linking chaplaincy with evangelism;
Emails should not mention names of athletes;
I will do my best to ensure that no colleagues or representatives of any organization I am associated with will post on any website or discuss in any publication specific details of my work as a major event chaplain.

When I competed in the 2004 Olympics I valued the support of the chaplains, especially the chaplain from my own country whom I had known beforehand. There have been a team of international protestant chaplains in the Olympics since 1988 to fulfil the freedom of worship stated by the Olympic Charter, and they are a vital part of competing at the Olympics. As a protestant Christian my spiritual needs consisted not just of attending religious services. I also valued the opportunity of bible studies and pastoral support from a Christian chaplain. I am convinced that the presence of a team of international sports chaplains is vital in ensuring that Olympians have counsellors from their own part of the world who really understand them, their culture, and are able to help them integrate their faith and their sport.

Debbie Flood, Rowing, Double Olympic silver medallists, Rowing

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