Code of conduct

In our sport we have several important players who allow our sport to exist, in order to benefit from optimal practice in a positive environment you will find below the codes of conduct:

 

ATHLETE Code of Conduct

To get the most out of practicing sport or leisure, the athlete or participant must have an attitude and behavior that stems from the purest sportsmanship or camaraderie.

The important thing is not winning or losing, but rather the way in which he or she practices the discipline (sport or leisure). He or she must never lose sight of the fact that it is a game.

To obtain maximum pleasure, every athlete or participant must:

    • Play for fun, remembering that practicing sport or leisure is not an end, but a means.
    • Strictly observe the rules of the game and the charter of sportsmanship.
    • Accept and respect the decisions of officials at all times.
    • Respect officials, opponents and their supporters at all times, who must not become enemies.
    • Always remain in control of oneself.
    • Have exemplary conduct on and off the sets by using language without insults, vulgar expressions or blasphemy.
    • Respect your coach and managers and follow their instructions when they are not contrary to your well-being.
    • Commit all your strength to the game by avoiding discouragement in failure and vanity in victory.
    • Respect the property of others and avoid any theft or act of vandalism.
    • Refuse and not tolerate the use of drugs, medication or any stimulant in order to improve performance.
    • Know that no abusive, harassing, negligent, violent or inappropriate behavior is tolerated, and report immediately to the coach or a person in authority any act of this nature committed against another person or against yourself.
    • Read the “athlete” section of the SportBienetre.ca platform.
    • Use social networks, the internet and other electronic media in an ethical and respectful manner towards colleagues, coaches and managers, do not use them to provoke the opponent or another member.
    • Ensure that everyone is treated with respect and fairness.

The coach must, above all, be aware of the importance of his role and the great influence he has on the participants and those around him. He must assume a mission of education and physical, moral and social training for them and prove himself worthy of this responsibility. He must focus more on the well-being and interests of his participants than on their results. He must not consider sport and leisure as an end in itself, but as an educational tool. In order to accomplish his task successfully, the coach must:

Physical safety and health of participants
    • Ensure that training, competition or activity sites are safe at all times.
    • Be prepared to intervene quickly and appropriately in the event of an emergency.
    • Avoid putting participants in situations that present unnecessary risks or are not adapted to their level.
    • Seek to preserve the health, safety, integrity and present or future well-being of participants.
    • Obtain parental authorization to drive a minor participant to or from a practice, competition or activity.

 

Train Responsibly
    • Use the authority associated with your position wisely and make decisions that are in the best interests of the participants.
    • Promote the development of participants’ self-esteem.
    • Avoid taking personal advantage of a situation or decision.
    • Know your limits in terms of knowledge/skills when making decisions, giving instructions or taking action.
    • Honour commitments, your word and the objectives on which there has been an agreement.
    • Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of personal information and use it appropriately.
    • Use social networks, the Internet and other electronic media ethically and with respect for colleagues, coaches and managers, and do not use them to provoke your opponent or another member.
    • Refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages or drugs while carrying out your duties and raise awareness among your athletes about the problems related to the consumption of these products as well as sports doping.
    • Ensure that everyone is treated with respect and fairness.

 

Integrity in dealing with others
    • Avoid situations that may affect the objectivity, impartiality or integrity of the coaching functions.
    • Refrain from any behavior that constitutes abuse, harassment, neglect and violence, or any inappropriate relationship with a participant.
    • In general, all activities must be planned so that a coach is never alone in a closed private place in the company of a participant, or a person involved in the environment. This place can be real (room, bedroom, locker room, car) or virtual (messaging, social network).

More specifically:

    • Electronic communications between a participant and a coach must include the participant’s parents if he or she is under 18 years of age.
    • Group electronic messages must be preferred to private messages.
    • The coach must request the presence of another adult when a participant visits his or her office or premises.
    • The coach must not drive participants under 18 years of age to or from an activity (practice, game, competition or other) without the consent of their parents. He or she must obtain parental authorization for all exceptional cases.
    • During trips involving overnight stays, the coach ensures that chaperones stay in a room next to the participants’ rooms.
    • The coach must limit visits to hotel rooms to visitors of the same sex.
    • The coach must ensure that room checks are done by trained adults, preferably mixed pairs.
    • Ensure that participants understand that abuse, harassment, neglect, violence or any inappropriate behavior is not tolerated under any circumstances, and encourage participants to disclose and report such behavior.
    • The coach must be aware of the guidelines offered on the site www.sportbienetre.ca
    Respect
      • Ensure that everyone is treated equally, regardless of age, ancestry, color, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, language, creed, religion, athletic ability, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation.
      • Preserve the dignity of each person when interacting with others.
      • Respect the principles, rules or policies in force.

     

    Honor of sport
      • Observe and enforce all rules strictly.
      • Want to compete fairly with an opponent;
      • Maintain dignity in all circumstances and exercise self-control.
      • Respect officials and accept their decisions without doubting their integrity.

    Decision-making power rests in the hands of administrators. They have the ultimate responsibility for the quality of the practice of a sport or leisure activity. The local, regional or provincial administrator must ensure that the conduct of the sport or leisure activity meets the values ​​pursued by educational and social purposes.

    To properly fulfill his or her role, the administrator must:

      • Recognize the participant as the preferred person who will motivate all of their decisions and actions;
      • Ensure that an equal opportunity to participate in activities is offered to all participants, regardless of age, gender or skill level;
      • Ensure that the supervision of the participant is carried out by competent professionals who respect the principles conveyed by the organization;
      • Promote sportsmanship, social and civic engagement as well as a spirit of solidarity;
      • Promote participation in professional development or training courses among all volunteers;
      • Take all necessary measures to value and demand respect for officials;
      • Take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the participant;
      • Ensure that the locations, facilities, equipment and rules of the game correspond to the interests and needs of the participant;
      • Ensure good relations and contacts with the media, the public and all organizations or individuals related to the organization;
      • Plan all activities so that a participant (coach, administrator, therapist, volunteer, official, etc.) is never alone in a closed private place with a participant or a person involved in the environment.
      • This place can be real (room, bedroom, locker room, car) or virtual (messaging, social network);
      • Read the guidelines offered on the website www.sportbienetre.ca;
      • Use social networks, the Internet and other electronic media ethically and respectfully of colleagues, coaches and managers, do not use them to provoke the opponent or another member;
      • Refrain from any consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs while performing their duties;
      • Ensure that everyone is treated with respect and fairness.
      • They must act in good faith, be trustworthy, competent, prudent, diligent, objective, efficient, assiduity, fairness, impartiality, honesty, integrity and loyalty;
      • Participate actively in the work of the board of directors and be bound by discretion regarding what they become aware of in the exercise or on the occasion of the exercise of their duties and must, at all times, respect the confidential nature of the information thus received;
      • Avoid placing themselves in a situation of real or potential conflict of interest or use the attributes of their position to gain an undue advantage for themselves or a third party.
      • The director must declare any situation of conflict of interest and refrain from taking part in any deliberation or decision related in any way to such a situation.

    OFFICIAL Code of Conduct

    No competition can run satisfactorily without the presence of officials. Good refereeing ensures the pleasure of playing while respecting the rules of the game and protecting the participants. However, officials’ decisions are often the source of much frustration, as their judgment is rarely unanimous. An effective and competent official must therefore:

      • Protect the integrity of the competition and the safety of participants.
      • Know the rules and their interpretation and comply with the rules set out.
      • Apply the rules objectively and impartially, fairly and with discernment.
      • Communicate respectfully with participants.
      • Be physically and mentally fit to perform the task at hand.
      • Avoid imposing yourself excessively in order to stand out to the detriment of participants.
      • Plan all activities so that an official is never alone in a closed private place with a participant or a person involved in the environment. This place can be real (room, bedroom, locker room, car) or virtual (messaging, social network).

    More specifically:

      • Electronic communications between a participant and an official must include the participant’s parents if he or she is under 18 years of age.
      • Group electronic messages must be preferred over private messages.
      • The official must request the presence of another adult when a participant visits his or her office or premises.
      • The official must not drive participants under 18 years of age to or from an activity (practice, game, competition or other) without the consent of their parents. He or she must obtain parental authorization for all exceptional cases.
      • During trips involving overnight stays, the official ensures that chaperones remain in a room adjacent to the participants’ rooms.
        The official must limit visits to hotel rooms to visitors of the same sex.
      • The official must ensure that the room check is done by trained adults and preferably mixed pairs.
      • Read the guidelines offered on the www.sportbienetre.ca website.
      • Use social networks, the Internet and other electronic media ethically and respectfully of colleagues, coaches and managers, do not use them to provoke the opponent or another member.
      • Refrain from any consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs while carrying out your duties.
      • Ensure that everyone is treated with respect and fairness.

      PARENT Code of Conduct

      Parents who are concerned about their child’s development must be interested in their well-being and be aware of the educational values ​​conveyed by the sport or leisure activity practiced. They must therefore collaborate in using sports or leisure as a means of education and expression so that their child benefits from it. To properly fulfill their duties, parents must adopt the following behaviors:

        • Show respect for coaches, managers and officials.
        • Have good conduct and use appropriate language.
        • Avoid verbal abuse towards participants and support all efforts made in this regard.
        • Never forget that their child plays a sport or participates in a recreational activity for their own pleasure, not for that of their parents.
        • Encourage their child to respect the sportsmanship charter, the rules of the game or the internal rules of their team or program.
        • Recognize good performances by their child as well as those of opposing participants.
        • Help their child seek to improve their skills and develop their sportsmanship or camaraderie.
        • Teach their child that honest effort is just as valuable as victory.
        • Objectively judge their child’s potential and avoid projections.
        • Help their child choose one or more activities according to their tastes.
        • Never ridicule a child because he or she has committed a fault or lost the match.
        • Encourage your child by example to respect the rules and resolve conflicts without aggression or violence.
        • Read the guidelines offered on the website www.sportbienetre.ca;
        • Use social networks, the Internet and other electronic media ethically and respectfully of colleagues, coaches and managers; do not use them to provoke the opponent or another member.
        • Ensure that everyone is treated with respect and fairness.