COACH/ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT

INTRODUCTION/GENERAL POLICY STATES

Catalyst Sport Sciences Inc. /Catalyst Racing Club Inc. & Catalyst Performance Racing Camps (the “Club”) is a high-performance Racing Camp and Program offering elite training and performance ski racing development and training across the globe in various skiing nations (the “Program”). This Athlete Code of Conduct (the “Code”) applies to all coaches & athletes participating in the Program or Camps (“Coaches/Athletes”) and establishes the guidelines and expectations that they are expected to follow.

DEFINITIONS

  • “Club Activity” means any Club-organized event including, but not limited to, international camps, day trips, races, special socials, charter trips, training, or any other activity related to or established by the Club.
  • “Harassment” means any behavior that may be offensive or intimidating to another person, whether intentional or not and includes Racial Harassment and Sexual Harassment. Harassment involves vexatious comments or conduct that are known to be unwelcome or that ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome because they might reasonably be expected to cause insecurity, discomfort, offense, or humiliation to another person.  Examples of prohibited harassment include: racial or religious slurs; homophobic jokes; mocking a person’s disability or accent.
  • “Networks” means any communications network that transmits data between mobile phones, computers or other electronic devices, including the Internet, an Intranet, short range wireless networks (including Bluetooth or Airdrop), and Wi-Fi networks.
  • “Participant” includes any Club Activity participant and other athletes, coaches, officials, spectators, instructors, staff, and volunteers.
    “Properties” means any venues or locations where Activities are carried out and include any equipment belonging to property owners.
  • “Racial Harassment” includes any unwelcome remarks, jokes, innuendos, or taunting about a person’s racial or ethnic background, color, place of birth, citizenship, culture, or ancestry.
  • “Sexual Harassment” includes any unwelcome comments about a person’s appearance, sexual overtures, demands for sexual favors, sexually suggestive gestures, and uninvited sexual touching.
  • “Unacceptable Behaviors” include intimidating, harassing, abusive, insulting, discriminatory, derogatory, bullying (including cyberbullying), or demeaning speech or actions by an Athlete participating in a Club Activity.

CODE OF CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS

Sportsmanship and Model Conduct

  • always consider the importance of my conduct in creating a positive image of the Club;
  • use acceptable language at all times and speak positively of others;
  • treat other Participants in Club Activities with respect and courtesy;
  • never engage in Unacceptable Behavior to or Harassment of other Participants or any other person;
  • cooperate with other Participants in all Club Activities;
  • treat all Properties with respect and care and refraining from causing any damage to Properties; and
  • be a role model for younger athletes.

 

School and Academics

  • be fully responsible for and maintain my academics; and
  • notify my teachers and school of any absences and plans to make up coursework.

Training and Competition

  • train regularly, consistently, and always give my maximum effort during training and competitions;
  • set measurable goals and work with my coaches and instructors to achieve my goals;
  • listen to and show respect to my coaches, instructors, and all officials;
  • compete and participate in a spirit of fair play and honesty;
  • adhere to all applicable Alpine Canada Code of Conduct requirements (https://alpinecanada.org/uploads/documents/Code_of_Conduct_-_Final_Board_Approved_March_31%2C_2021_-_English.pdf); and
  • refrain from any of the following practices or behaviors: using alcohol, drugs, tobacco, vaping or any illicit substances; engaging in sexual conduct or misconduct; explicit swearing; harassment; hazing; bullying; theft; vandalism; engaging in unsafe and unsanctioned activities; or engaging in any criminal or illicit behavior.

Social Media and Technology

  • use Social Media responsibly, and demonstrate and show respect;
  • abide by the terms of service/conduct standards set out by the Social Media platform I am using.
  • utilize Social Media, the Internet, and other Networks in the safest way possible. I will not exchange excessive personal information that may be embarrassing, violate the privacy of others or bring the Club into disrepute including transmitting: exact birth dates, phone numbers, addresses, pictures, videos, passwords, or social insurance numbers.
  • not impersonate or use someone else’s identity online. This includes creating fake profiles and deliberately compromising another person’s social media accounts
  • when using Social Media or other technology, refrain from posting/sending/communicating/messaging anything that is hateful, hurtful, or disrespectful to another individual or engage in any Unacceptable behavior or Harassment; and
  • report any content or behavior that is inappropriate, compromising, illegal, or not suitable for a school environment to a trusted adult.

Other

  • make sure all my travel documents, including my passport, are up to date and in order;
  • be responsible for all my personal items such as identification, personal belongings, and equipment;
  • abide by any local venue policies, rules, and requirements; and
  • follow any applicable local COVID policies or rules.

I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the requirements of the Code. I understand my responsibilities and the consequences of failing to adhere to the foregoing requirements. I understand that my failure to comply with Code may result in my suspension or expulsion from the Program.

Signature:
Name:
Date: