Coaches Handbook - Special Olympics Wisconsin

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CERTIFIED COACH CODE OF CONDUCT Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) is committed to the highest ideals of sport and expects all coaches to honor sport and Special Olympics. All SOWI coaches agree to observe the following code: Respect for Others I will respect the rights, dignity and worth of athletes, coaches, other volunteers, friends and spectators in Special Olympics. I will treat everyone equally regardless of sex, ethnic origin, religion or ability. I will be a positive role model for the athletes I coach. Ensure a Positive Experience I will ensure that for each athlete I coach, the time spent with Special Olympics is a positive experience. I will respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each athlete. I will ensure each athlete competes in events that challenge that athlete’s potential and are appropriate to that athlete’s ability. I will be fair, considerate and honest with athletes and communicate with athletes using simple, clear language. I will ensure that accurate scores are provided for entry of an athlete into any event. I will instruct each athlete to perform to the best of the athlete’s ability at all preliminaries and final heats in accordance with the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules. Act Professionally and Take Responsibility for My Actions My language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation will demonstrate high standards. I will display control, respect, dignity and professionalism to all involved in the sport (athletes, coaches, opponents, officials, administrators, parents, spectators, media, etc.). I will encourage athletes to demonstrate the same qualities. I will not drink alcohol, smoke or take illegal drugs while representing Special Olympics at training sessions, competition or during Games. I will refrain from any form of personal abuse towards athletes and others, including inappropriate or unwanted sexual advances on others, verbal, physical and emotional abuse. I will be alert to any form of abuse from other sources directed toward athletes in my care. I will abide by the Special Olympics policy on the prohibition of coaches dating athletes. Quality Service to the Athletes I will seek continual improvement through performance evaluation and ongoing coach education. I will be knowledgeable about the Sports Rules and skills of the sport(s) I coach. I will provide a plan for a regular training program. I will keep copies of the medical, training and competition records for each athlete I coach. I will follow the Special Olympics Sports Rules for my sport(s). Health and Safety of Athletes I will ensure that the equipment and facilities are safe to use. I will ensure that the equipment, rules, training and environment are appropriate for the age and ability of the athletes. I will review each athlete’s medical form and be aware of any limitations on that athlete’s participation noted on that form. I will encourage athletes to seek medical advice when required. I will maintain the same interest and support toward sick and injured athletes. I will allow further participation in training and competition only when appropriate. I understand that if I violate this Code of Conduct I will be subject to a range of consequences, up to and including being prohibited from coaching in Special Olympics Wisconsin. - 42 -
TOURNAMENT CODE OF CONDUCT A coach's verbal and physical behavior reflects a positive and constructive attitude toward Special Olympics competition and toward those volunteers, coaches, officials and event coordinators whose time and efforts provide that competitive opportunity. This attitude reflects the confidence that decisions of the Games Committee and sports officials are made with the best interests of a fair, competitive experience in mind and are keeping with the goals and philosophies of Special Olympics. A coach accepts the responsibility for the behavior of their athletes, parents and spectators both in and out of the competitive arena while attending a Special Olympics event. The coach should be recognized by their athletes, parents and spectators as the sole representative in dealing with the sports officials. Should the behavior and/or attitude of any coach or faction of the member organization be contrary to these principles or to the goals and philosophies of Special Olympics, then one or more of the following steps may be taken by Special Olympics Wisconsin in an effort to alleviate the situation without further affecting Special Olympics athletes: 1. The coach may be notified of the undesirable behavior and requested to remedy the situation for continued participation. 2. The coach may be requested to withdraw personally, or as an organization, from the remainder of the event or tournament. In the event of extreme or repeated behavior contrary to the best interests of Special Olympics, Special Olympics Wisconsin may: 1. Prevent the coach or organization from participating in any or all Special Olympics events for a specified period of time. 2. Prevent the coach or organization from participating in Special Olympics Wisconsin indefinitely. Specific complaints against a coach or other factions of a member organization must be filed with the Special Olympics Wisconsin Competitions Director in writing. Such a written complaint will be signed by the head coach of the filing organization and cite specific behaviors inconsistent with the philosophy outlined in this section. The Program staff will meet to review a formal complaint and determine action for noncompliance with the Code of Conduct. NEW: COACH CONDUCT REVIEW AT EVENTS 1. A Conduct Review Request must be submitted to the Tournament Director at Tournament Central within a half hour of the event where the conduct is in question. 2. The form must be completed by a person who witnesses a violation of the Code of Conduct and is participating in the tournament (i.e. coach, Official, Games Management member, Sports Resource Team, Regional Director of Sports, etc.) 3. The form will be evaluated by a Review Board within one week of submission. 4. The Director of Training & Competition will follow up with the necessary parties, including the person submitting the form. “SPORTSMANSHIP MAKES WINNERS!” Sportsmanship is as important to Special Olympics Wisconsin as training hard and following the rules. Please help us by observing good sportsmanship and setting a good example for our athletes, fans and volunteers. - 43 -
Page 1 and 2: TABLE OF CONTENTS Oaths -----------
Page 3 and 4: “Let me win. But if I cannot win,
Page 5 and 6: GENERAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS *Note: T
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Page 9 and 10: PARKING After buses have unloaded t
Page 11 and 12: MEAL SCHEDULE AND MENU Please be aw
Page 13 and 14: I. Communication: Each hall has an
Page 15 and 16: MEDICAL INFORMATION Coaches and cha
Page 17 and 18: This program is designed to help at
Page 19 and 20: CEREMONIES Opening Ceremony The Ope
Page 21 and 22: TWO-WAY RADIO USAGE Please limit yo
Page 23 and 24: STAGING INFORMATION CONTINUED Stagi
Page 25 and 26: GENERAL AQUATICS INFORMATION All Aq
Page 27 and 28: ATHLETICS STAGING AREAS White Frida
Page 29 and 30: ATHLETIC EVENTS SCHEDULE Friday, Ju
Page 31 and 32: ATHLETIC EVENTS SCHEDULE - Saturday
Page 33 and 34: TEAM FOOTBALL (SOCCER) COMPETITION
Page 35 and 36: 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. SOCCER COMPET
Page 37 and 38: 2013 SUMMER GAMES AWARDS AREAS Awar
Page 39 and 40: SPECIAL EVENTS AND WEATHER PROBLEMS
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Page 43: COACHES/CHAPERONES RESPONSIBILITIES
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Page 49 and 50: DELEGATIONS North Central Region 2
Page 51 and 52: PROUD STATE PARTNERS Mission Partne
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