VCSSC Code of Conduct
Vanderhoof Clippers Speed Skating Club Code of Conduct / Member Rights and Responsibilities Agreement
Parents have acknowledged and signed this Code of Conduct within the VCSSC registration contract.
Together we create a speed skating club that values safety, fairness, respect and athletic achievement. Actions that are contrary to these guidelines will receive appropriate consequences.
COACHES:
a) have the right to
• receive support from parents, skaters and the Board as they coach skaters during practice, competitions and other events
• receive feedback and questions from parents and skaters in a positive and helpful manner
• take appropriate action if skaters are acting in an unsafe manner
b) are responsible for
• planning and delivering programming for skaters of all skill levels according to Long Term Participant and Athlete Development (LTPAD) http://www.speedskating.ca/skater-development
• protecting skaters’ safety
• promoting healthy self-esteem in all skaters
Note: The head coach for each group will respond to inappropriate skater behavior in consultation with other coaches or designated club personnel, and will communicate with parents.
SKATERS:
a) have the right to
• enjoy speed skating and have fun on the ice in a safe environment
• participate regardless of skill level
• be challenged according to LTPAD and personal goals
b) are responsible for
• listening and responding to all coaching direction with respect and cooperation
• practicing good sportsmanship and treating all skaters with respect
• caring for club skates, equipment and arena facilities
• skating hard and turning left!
PARENTS:
a) have the right to
• know that their children are safe and challenged as they enjoy the sport of speed skating
b) are responsible for
• staying throughout practices and competitions in which their children under the age of 16 are participating (or to assign a responsible adult designate)
• supporting coaches; direct questions about programming to the head coach
• volunteering at VCSSC meets (many roles available)
• ensuring proper care for club skates, equipment and arena facilities
• fulfilling the volunteer requirements of Club membership.
Parents have acknowledged and signed this Code of Conduct within the VCSSC registration contract.
Together we create a speed skating club that values safety, fairness, respect and athletic achievement. Actions that are contrary to these guidelines will receive appropriate consequences.
COACHES:
a) have the right to
• receive support from parents, skaters and the Board as they coach skaters during practice, competitions and other events
• receive feedback and questions from parents and skaters in a positive and helpful manner
• take appropriate action if skaters are acting in an unsafe manner
b) are responsible for
• planning and delivering programming for skaters of all skill levels according to Long Term Participant and Athlete Development (LTPAD) http://www.speedskating.ca/skater-development
• protecting skaters’ safety
• promoting healthy self-esteem in all skaters
Note: The head coach for each group will respond to inappropriate skater behavior in consultation with other coaches or designated club personnel, and will communicate with parents.
SKATERS:
a) have the right to
• enjoy speed skating and have fun on the ice in a safe environment
• participate regardless of skill level
• be challenged according to LTPAD and personal goals
b) are responsible for
• listening and responding to all coaching direction with respect and cooperation
• practicing good sportsmanship and treating all skaters with respect
• caring for club skates, equipment and arena facilities
• skating hard and turning left!
PARENTS:
a) have the right to
• know that their children are safe and challenged as they enjoy the sport of speed skating
b) are responsible for
• staying throughout practices and competitions in which their children under the age of 16 are participating (or to assign a responsible adult designate)
• supporting coaches; direct questions about programming to the head coach
• volunteering at VCSSC meets (many roles available)
• ensuring proper care for club skates, equipment and arena facilities
• fulfilling the volunteer requirements of Club membership.
