CODE
OF CONDUCT
The Oakville Skating Club aims to promote a safe, supportive
environment for the skating community that equally respects our common
interests and our differences for all skaters to enjoy the sport and
fulfill
their own individual goals within a team spirit. In support of this
objective,
the OSC has adopted the following Code of Conduct based on the following
principles:
- The
Oakville Skating Club by-laws and rules.
-
The
Oakville Town Parks and Recreation rules.
- A
harassment free policy.
Members and parents of junior members are required to
review, discuss, and accept this Code of Conduct and indicate that they
have
read and understand their responsibilities by signing the attached
agreement
before participating in club activities.
General
All OSC members must conduct themselves in a manner
respectful of all policies and property at the Ice rink as well as any
other
facility. Any violation of facility
policy may result in disciplinary action from the Club. This Code of
Conduct is also in effect when
the Club is represented at out of town activities. Please exhibit a
model of behaviour that will provide a good
example to the community and encourage pride in our club.
-
Members
are expected to display proper respect and sportsmanship towards their
fellow
skaters, coaches, officials, parents, Board of Directors and the
general public at
all times.
- Members
are expected to follow the direction of Ice Rink staff and OSC members
acting
as rink attendants during Club sessions or Club events.
- Members
shall not harass or abuse, physically or verbally, any other fellow
skaters,
coaches, officials or parent at any time.
- At team
events, simulations and competitions skaters are encouraged to make an
effort
to support their fellow skaters during their performances.
- Members
are expected to follow any coach’s instructions where that coach may
request
restrictions on routines or elements that he/she deems unsafe or
dangerous to
other skaters on any club ice session.
- Members
are expected to follow the Ice Etiquette and Guidelines for Fun and
Safe
Skating shown below.
- Any act
performed by a Club member that a rink attendant, Club member, coach or
parent
sees and deems unsafe or inappropriate may be brought to the OSC
Board's
attention for any disciplinary action necessary as described below.
RESOLUTION
OF CONFLICT
With many different people and personalities coming
together to participate in skating – whether as skaters, friends, family
or
fans – it is no surprise that conflicts will occasionally arise from
differences of opinion or simple misunderstandings.
Moreover, the fast-paced, risky nature of skating makes
it natural that skaters will sometimes collide or accidentally get in
each
others way – even when they are maintaining complete awareness and
exercising
reasonable caution. As a friendly reminder, all skaters who accidentally
run
into each other or cut each other off are encouraged to say, “I’m
sorry”, or excuse themselves in a polite manner, even
it appears that the other person is more at fault. It shows
graciousness,
maturity and respect – qualities that bring out the best in all of us.
However, if a member wishes to
object to an instruction by an Ice Rink staff, coach, parent or fellow
skater,
the member shall make the objection known to his/her own coach first.
The skater’s coach is responsible for
resolution of the issue. If the coach cannot reach resolution of the
issue, the
coach shall then bring the matter to the Board in writing.
DISCIPLINARY
ACTION
SPECIFIC
CLASSES OF INFRACTIONS
CLASS I
- Intentionally
leaving objects on the ice
- Chewing
gum, eating, or drinking on the ice (exception for water/sports drink
at the
boards).
- Discourteous
behaviour
CLASS II
-
Abusive
or obscene language, profanity, or any gesture of profanity
- Lack of
cooperation with any official, parent, coach or rink staff
- Displaying
or promoting unsafe actions on the ice or elsewhere in the facility
- Deliberately
skating in a manner that interferes with another skater's safety
- Any
destruction or defacement of property including the ice surface
CLASS III
- Any
intentional physical contact, bodily or by throwing objects, which
would be
considered aggressive in nature by a responsible, prudent person
- Threatening
or harassing of other skaters or persons
- Possession
or use of any illegal substance on the premises
- Theft
CONSEQUENCES
FOR INFRACTIONS
CLASS I
1st offense - verbal warning
2nd offense - verbal warning of
upgrade upon next offense
3rd offense - upgrade to Class
II - 1st offense
CLASS II
1st offense - Immediate removal
from the ice and loss of privileges for the following session
- Written apology to
offended party
- Letter of reprimand with
warning of upgrade upon next offense
2nd offense - Upgrade to Class III
- Meeting of all parties
concerned for disposition
CLASS III
A class III infraction will
require a meeting of the Board , skater, and parents if the skater is a
minor.
1st offense - Removal from Club
ice and Club activities for a length of time to be determined by the
Board
-
Written letter of apology to offended party
- If the skater is under 18 years of
age, upon return to ice,
parent must accompany skater for a period of time to be determined by
the Board
2nd offense - Permanent Club suspension
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