NOVA SCOTIA SAILING TEAM

CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES

I, ____________________, am a youth athlete training and competing in the sport of sailing.

I understand that while competing, training and participating in the sailing community I must:

• Work towards the attainment of my full potential in the lifelong sport of sailing
• Respect fellow sailors, volunteers (parents, race officials…) club staff, PSA/CYA staff and coaches.
• Be gracious in victory and defeat, be co-operative, sportsmanlike and always remain a team player. I will remember that my actions on and off the water reflect not only on me but my sailing organization as well.
• Regard the Racing Rules as a form of agreement. The Rules represent the spirit or letter which I shall not evade or break.
• Treat all clubs, public areas, accommodation facilities, as well as other people’s property as my own. I understand that any willful destruction of property or theft is not permitted. Full payment will be required for any destruction.
• Not get involved in any act considered to be an offense under federal, provincial or local laws.
• Neither possess or use any prohibited drugs, alcohol, cigarettes or non-medicinal drugs while attending a CYA sponsored event and/or an event run by my club or provincial sailing team.
• Abide by all the policies determined by the CYA, ISAF, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, Canadian Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee.
• Enjoy the sport!

I understand that any disciplinary problems which arise shall be investigated by the regatta jury, and/or CYA personnel on site. If it is decided that individuals are not adhering to the above guidelines, the following actions may be pursued;

a)      Termination of individual’s participation in the given event.
b)      Removal of individual’s right to compete in future related events.
c)      Withdrawal of funding for future CYA and/or PSA/Club events/teams. 

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Athlete Signature                                                          Date

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Guardian Signature (if under 18)                                 Date