Discipline & Injury
Maintaining a high-performance environment requires mutual respect, discipline, and physical readiness.
Academy Kit Requirements
All members are required to purchase a DCPA T-shirt and a DCSC competition vest.
Our starter packages include DCSC registration to England Athletics for the first year; thereafter, renewals are the athlete’s responsibility.
Behavioral Standards
Disruptive behavior affects the progression of every athlete. To ensure a professional environment, DCPA operates a strict 3-strike procedure.
5 MINS OUT
Initial Warning
10 MINS OUT
Second Warning
SIT OUT
Full Session Suspension
Strikes are recorded misconduct warnings. Upon a 3rd strike, the session ends and behavior will be discussed with parents/carers. Continued disruption results in DCPA Suspension.
Injury Management
Coaches provide short-term drill modifications for minor injuries. However, if an athlete attends three sessions with recurring injuries, a formal specialist referral and medical clearance will be required to return to DCPA.
Fatigue Warning
If an athlete is fatigued from prior school activities, please consider an alternative training day. Performance requires recovery.
Physical Integrity
Our priority is the athlete's long-term health. We share the same expectation: progress through readiness.