Boardwalk RC Code of Conduct

Boardwalk Running Club (BRC) main goal is to provide our members with a safe and positive environment that will enable them to achieve their running potential. Parents, athletes, and coaches are expected to follow general rules and principles while at practice, and meets. Our Code of Conduct applies to all Members of BRC, which includes athletes, families, coaches, and volunteers. The policy applies to conduct at any BRC activities, programs and events and includes conduct in activities in any way related to BRC and/or its members. BRC Code of Conduct follows all guidelines outlined in the Athletics Ontario Policies and Governance document.
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All coaches, athletes, parents and volunteers are expected to:

• Behave in a manner that is respectful and courteous to others.
• Refrain from the use of demeaning or belittling language.
• Refrain from the use of abusive or confrontational approaches to athletes, coaches, meet officials, or parents.
• Work in a spirit of cooperation.
• Act in a manner that will bring commendation to BRC, its members and themselves.
• Bring any concerns to the attention of your coach in order to facilitate resolution.

All BRC athletes are expected to:

• Comply at all times with the bylaws, policies, rules and regulations of the IAAF, Athletics Canada and Athletics Ontario.
• Participate in a spirit of fair play and honesty.
• Abide by the laws of the jurisdiction of the province or country in which the event is taking place.
• Act in a way that represents Boardwalk and themselves in a positive manner.
• Arrive at practices and meets at the times designated by their respective coaches.
• Be attentive to their coaches and to follow coaching directives and suggestions.
• Display a positive and consistent work ethic.
• Display a positive and respectful attitude, and behaviour, toward other athletes, parents, coaches and officials.

All BRC coaches are expected to:

• Ensure the safety of the athletes with whom they work.
• Remember that competition should be healthy and enjoyable for all.
• Serve as role models to athletes, both in terms of technique and strategy, and in terms of behavioural expectations in and out of competition.
• Ensure that the health, well-being and development of the athletes take precedence over wins and losses.
• Provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for training and competition.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in their relationships with athletes, officials, colleagues, and parents.
• Follow safe training and conditioning techniques.
• Demonstrate an understanding of growth and developmental stages of their athletes.
• Insure athletes uphold the rules of Athletics authorities and the spirit of such rules.
• Communicate and cooperate with the athlete’s parents or legal guardians, involving them in management decisions pertaining to their child’s development.
• Regularly seek ways of increasing professional development.
• Obtain a Police Check in compliance with ATHLETICS ONTARIO rules.