Thirsty Irish Runners
TIR Code of Conduct
Mission Statement
The Thirsty Irish Runners (TIRs) was created in 2000 and is based in eastern Massachusetts with members across New England and beyond. TIRs are committed to promoting physical health and mental well-being through movement and socialization for people of all abilities and ages. TIRs are spirited & supportive people who participate in a variety of road races, training sessions, fun runs, social gatherings, and other events throughout the year.
Commitment to Inclusivity
We welcome people of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, racial-ethnic identities, religions, socioeconomic statuses, abilities, body types, paces, and running/walking experience levels. We believe in a culture that honors the diversity of life circumstances, identities, perspectives, and interests of its community members. We commit to maintaining a safe and welcoming community and continuously improving our organization to align with these values.
Standards of Behavior
These standards were created for the safety and benefit of Thirsty Irish Runners, its members, and guests. Its purpose is to set forth the basic principles of behavior we expect members to follow so that everyone can achieve their running goals in a safe and fun environment.
All TIRs will:
Be a friendly, kind, and respectful club member.
Positively represent the club.
Support, cheer on, encourage, and look out for all club members. Leave no TIR behind
Foster a safe, comfortable, and fun environment for everyone and abide by the club’s commitment to inclusivity.
Accept responsibility for their behavior. Be mindful of your words and actions in all places, events and activities – including online, as they may reflect on and have negative consequences for the TIRs as a club.
As runners, we are a very competitive lot, and as such we want to make certain our teams receive credit for all the points for all the races they complete.. To that end, please remember that the TIRs are a volunteer organization; we all have day jobs, families and outside obligations that can sometimes take priority over updating the spreadsheet and immediately responding to member requests. So when you do reach out to your captain or any board member, please give them the grace period of 72 hours to respond to your request before you reach out to them again, and in crafting your message, please use appropriate phrasing and omit the expletives!
Additionally, please let Board members (who have long established relationships with many of the race directors) reach out and communicate any issues with race results and discount codes. If you have an issue with a race -whether discount code, bib switch, or race timing, please reach out to the Board with your concern, and it will be handled. Our continued good standing with race directors is important as a club!
The goal and spirit of the TIRs is to promote camaraderie, sprinkled with a little friendly competition. It is meant to be light and a fun experience for all. Let's keep it that way!
To report a violation of the Standards of Behavior, please inform the Board of Directors in writing by emailing thirstyirishrunners@gmail.com.
The Thirsty Irish Runners is hands down the best running club and we are constantly adding new members! Are you interested in joining Thirsty Irish Runners for our Grand Prix series? Are you interested in joining us for weekly fun runs? Are you training for a marathon and want to have some running partners? Do you just want to have some fun and stay in shape with a healthy mixture of running and laughing? Then join Thirsty Irish Runners today!
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