Code of Conduct Form - Nanaimo Curling Club

Nanaimo Curling Club
Junior Program
Introduction
The Nanaimo Curling Club Junior Program will endeavour to ensure that every athlete
entering the sport will have the potential for a positive, individualized experience no
matter what their level of participation or competition. The program will allow athletes
to receive timely and appropriate development whether they are involved for
recreational activity or whether they have podium aspirations.
The purpose of this document is to communicate the principles and activities by which
that will be accomplished.
Mission
The Nanaimo Curling Club Junior Program provides a welcoming, accessible
environment for youth to build friendships, sportsmanship and skill development
through the sport of curling.
Values
Goals
1. Our primary focus will be to introduce and promote the sport of curling to youth.
2. We will be accountable for our actions on and off the ice.
3. We will strive at all times to demonstrate the highest ethical manner in our
activities.
4. We will represent the Nanaimo Curling Club and the community at all levels (local,
provincial and national) with pride, professionalism and integrity.
5. We will treat everyone (team-mates, opposition, coaches, officials and spectators)
with fairness and respect at all times.
6. We will encourage volunteerism, sportsmanship, teamwork and a positive social
environment.
1. To develop curlers for life.
2. To coach the person, not just the athlete.
3. To increase participation.
4. To increase the positive involvement of adults (parents, caregivers and volunteers).
Every athlete entering the sport will have the potential for a positive, individualized
experience no matter what their level of participation or competition, and the athlete with
podium aspiration and promise will receive timely and appropriate development.

Objectives
1. To have 2 qualified coaches per sheet
The Junior Curling Program will reimburse adults who take a recognized CurlBC
coaching course and who agree to contribute 50 hours of support to the program
for at least one season.
2. To develop and implement programs for recreational curlers
The season will be split into 4 sessions (see Appendix E for details) with the aim of
improving the overall skill levels across all aspects of the game (technical, strategy,
team dynamics).
Each practice will be fully structured (Appendix D) and each curler must actively take
part in all aspects of the practice including:
• Off-ice warm up activities
• Pre-game drills
• Games
• Post game warm down
A list of upcoming bonspiels will be posted along with a sign-up sheet for athletes to
express interest in participating. Teams may be organized by the instructors/coaches.
Parents of the curlers are responsible to arrange transportation to and from the
bonspiel location (singly or in carpool). At least one adult (parent or coach) will be
assigned to oversee the NCC participants at each event.
The NCC Junior program will work with the Island Curling Development League to
support the opportunity for returning curlers to participate in this league. Curlers are
responsible for the entry fee (currently estimated at $250 per team). The NCC Junior
Program will support the ICDL with funds to cover costs of trophies, year end wind-up
and other incidental expenses. This support will be based on the number of teams
representing the NCC Junior Program.
3. To provide opportunities to explore and pursue competitive/playdown curling.
Returning curlers will be given the opportunity to try-out for a juvenile team (1 male and
1 female 16 years of age and under on December 31 of the competition year) with the
goal of participating in Juvenile zone playdowns. This team will be chosen by the
instructors and coaches in the Junior Program in early November. The aim of this
initiative is to allow these curlers to experience what is required to compete at this level
so they can make an informed decision on whether or not this is a goal they wish to
pursue. The NCC Junior Program will provide a qualified coach for each team.
Returning curlers wishing to participate in zone playdowns with a Juvenile or Junior
team of their choice will be directed to coaches who have expressed interest in working
with such a team.

Curlers who are representing the Nanaimo Curling Club in either juvenile or junior
playdowns shall be entitled to have all (twice a week curler) or half (once a week
curler) of their entry fee paid by the Junior program. Curlers must be in good standing
with respect to attendance (minimum 90%) and participation (subjective assessment by
the coaches). No curler may claim the entry fee for more than 1 playdown event.
4. To provide opportunities to participate in adult evening leagues.
Returning curlers who express an interest, and are deemed ready (skill, age and
attitude) to participate in adult evening leagues will be assisted to be placed on such a
team by the Junior Program and the NCC main club.
5. To develop and implement a skills measurement/feedback program.
Formal skill development will be tested and evaluated through the evaluation feedback
on drills as well as the CurlBC Skill Awards Program held during the last 2-3 weeks of
the season. The Skills Award consists of a written component and an on-ice
component. The written component must be completed and passed before the on-ice
component can be completed.
6. To develop and implement codes of conduct for athletes, parents, coaches and
volunteers.
All participants will sign and abide by a code of conduct (See Appendices A, B, and C).
Violations of the code may result in penalties ranging from a reprimand to expulsion
from the program of the offending individual (See Appendix F).
7. To develop and implement a leadership program.
Curlers who have been in the program for more than 2 years will be required to
demonstrate leadership through one or more of the following:
• Mentoring new curlers.
• Organizing and leading the warm-up.
• Leading the drills component of a practice under the guidance and supervision of a
qualified coach/instructor.
• Proactively supporting all curlers on their team in a positive and constructive
manner.
• Bringing to the attention of the instructors any issues or concerns that he/she has
about the program.
8. To provide a safe environment for all to participate.

Appendix A
Nanaimo Curling Club
Junior Curling Program
Athlete Code Of Conduct
Athletes have the right to:
have fun through sport;
participate at a level that is consistent with ability;
have qualified, sensitive leadership;
participate in a safe and healthy environment;
play at the appropriate competition level;
have the opportunity to participate in sport regardless of ability or income level;
proper preparation for participation in the sport;
an equal opportunity to strive for success;
be treated with dignity by all involved;
say ‘No’
As an athlete I agree to:
play by the rules and in the spirit of the game.
control my temper - fighting and “mouthing off ” can spoil the activity for everybody.
respect my opponents.
do my best to be a true team player.
remember that winning isn’t everything - that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my
best are also important.
acknowledge all good plays/performances - those of my team and of my opponents.
participate because I want to, not just because my parents or coaches want me to.
remember that coaches and officials are there to help me and accept their decisions and show them
respect.
. __________________________________
signature of athlete

Appendix B
Nanaimo Curling Club
Junior Curling Program
Coach’s Code Of Conduct
Coaches Have a Responsibility to:
1. Treat everyone fairly within the context of their activity, regardless of gender, place of origin, colour,
sexual orientation, religion, political belief or economic status.
2. Direct comments or criticism at the performance rather than the athlete.
3. Consistently display high personal standards and project a favourable image of their sport and of
coaching.
Refrain from public criticism of fellow coaches; especially when speaking to the media or
recruiting athletes.
Abstain from the use of tobacco products while in the presence of her/his athletes and
discourage their use by athletes.
Abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages when working with athletes.
Discourage the use of alcohol in conjunction with athletic events or victory celebrations at the
playing site.
Refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive language in the
conduct of his/her duties.
4. Ensure that the activity being undertaken is suitable for the age, experience, ability and fitness level of
the athletes and educate athletes as to their responsibilities in contributing to a safe environment.
5. Communicate and co-operate with registered medical practitioners in the diagnoses, treatment and
management of their athletes' medical and psychological problems. Consider the athletes' future health
and well being as foremost when making decisions regarding an injured athletes' ability to continue
playing or training.
6. Recognize and accept when to refer athletes to other coaches or sport specialists. Allow athletes' goals
to take precedence over their own.
7. Regularly seek ways of increasing professional development and self-awareness.
8. Treat opponents and officials with respect, both in victory and defeat and encourage athletes to act
accordingly. Actively encourage athletes to uphold the rules of their sport and the spirit of such rules.
9. In the case of minors, communicate and co-operate with the athlete's parents or legal guardians,
involving them in management decisions pertaining to their child's development.
10. Be aware of the academic and social pressures placed on athletes and conduct practices and games in
a manner so as to allow overall personal growth and success.
Coaches Must:
1. Ensure the safety of the athletes with whom they work.
2. At no time become intimately and/or sexually involved with their athletes. This includes requests for
sexual favours or threat of reprisal for the rejection of such requests.
3. Respect athlete's dignity; verbal or physical behaviours that constitute harassment or abuse are
unacceptable (definition of harassment is attached).
4. Never advocate or condone the use of drugs or other banned performance enhancing substances.
Never provide under age athletes with alcohol.
Harassment
Harassment takes many forms but can generally be defined as behaviour including comments and/ or conduct
which is insulting, intimidating, humiliating, hurtful,, malicious, degrading or otherwise offensive to an individual
of groups or individuals or which creates an uncomfortable environment.
Harassment includes but is not limited to:
written or verbal abuse or threats;

sexually oriented comments;
racial or ethnic slurs;
unwelcome remarks, jokes, innuendoes, or taunting about a person's body, attire, age, marital status,
ethnic or racial origin, religion etc.;
displaying of sexually explicit, racist or other offensive or derogatory material;
sexual, racial, ethnic or religious graffiti; practical jokes which cause awkwardness or embarrassment,
endanger a person's safety, or negatively affect performance;
unwelcome sexual remarks, invitations or requests whether indirect or explicit, or intimidation; leering
(suggestive staring), or other obscene or offensive gestures; condescension, paternalism or patronizing
behaviour which undermines self-respect or adversely affects performance or working conditions;
physical conduct such as touching, kissing, patting, pinching, etc.;
vandalism;
physical assault
Coaches Code Of Ethics
Respect For Participants
The principle of respect for participants challenges coaches to act in a manner respectful of the dignity of all
participants in sport. Fundamental to this principle is the basic assumption that each person has value and is
worthy of respect.
Responsible Coaching
The principle of responsible coaching carries the basic ethical expectation that the activities of coaches will
benefit society in general and participants in particular and will do no harm. Fundamental to the implementation
of this principle is the notion of competence - responsible coaching (maximizing benefits and minimizing risks to
participants) is performed by coaches who are "well prepared and current" in their discipline.
Integrity in Relationships
Integrity means that coaches are expected to be honest, sincere and honourable in their relationships with
others. Acting on these values is most possible when coaches possess a high degree of self-awareness and the
ability to reflect critically on how their perspectives influence their interactions with others.
Honouring Sport
The principle of honouring sport challenges coaches to recognize, act on and promote the value of sport for
individuals and teams and for society in general.
_____________________________
Signature Of Coach

Appendix C
Nanaimo Curling Club
Junior Curling Program
Parent’s Code Of Conduct
Preamble
The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship
and six core principles:
• Trustworthiness,
• Respect,
• Responsibility,
• Fairness,
• Caring, and
• Good Citizenship.
The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character.”
If children are to grow and develop in their sport or physical activity, an environment of positive
communication and respect must exist. Parents should observe the following Code of Conduct with their
child athletes. Please read, understand, sign and return this form to the Head Coach of the program.
Any parent guilty of improper conduct at any time will be asked to leave the sports facility and be suspended
from the following game. Repeat violations may cause a multiple game suspension, or the season forfeiture of
the privilege of attending all games.
I Will
• remember that my child plays sport for his or her enjoyment, not for mine.
• encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
• teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated
by the outcome of a game/event.
• make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard.
• never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
• remember that children learn best by example. applaud good players’ performances by both my child’s
team and their opponents.
• not force my child to participate in sports.
• never question the official’s judgement or honesty in public.
• support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s sporting activities.
• respect and show appreciation for the trained volunteer coaches who give their time to provide sport
activities for my child, understanding that I have a responsibility to be a part of my child’s development.
I agree to Play Fair. ________________________________________
(signature of parent)

Appendix D
Practice Structure
Those sheet of ice that are to be pebbled by the ice technician may not be used by any curler before
practice begins. Curlers must be in full gear and ready prior to the scheduled start time.
Warm-Up
Warm-up will be organized and led by a mentoring curler on a rotational basis.
Warm-ups contain elements of aerobic exercises and stretches.
Warm-up will be done as a group and should last 5 – 10 minutes
No curler may go onto the ice without completing a full warm-up (even if they are late arriving)
News
After warm up is complete curlers will gather around the front desk area where the instructors/coaches
will outline any special instructions and pass along any pertinent news.
Drills
Every curler will be assigned a skill level rank such as working towards red, working towards blue, etc).
As curlers progress throughout the year, they could be advanced to the next level even though they may
not have officially passed the badge test.
Drills for the day will be posted along with the sheet number and ranking for that sheet. Curlers are
expected to go to the sheet that matches their rank.
Drills will last a minimum of 15 minutes with the coaches actively providing feedback.
Suggestions for pre-game drills can be made to any of the instructors who will, to the best of their ability,
incorporate them into future practices
Games
After drills curlers will move to the sheet on which their game has been scheduled.
If an end is complete and there is more than 15 minutes left in the practice session, you must start a
new end.
Who is on which team and in what position at any time is at the discretion of the coaches and instructors.
To the extent possible a schedule of games will be posted in advance. Curlers are expected to read the
schedule and be on the proper ice at the right time for on-ice drills to be followed by the game.
Warm Down
After the game is concluded, both teams and the coaches (if available) will convene in the lobby for
warm down and debriefing.
Some practices may include an off-ice component (e.g. discussion on strategy, positional play, etiquette, etc.).
Except for illness, previous appointments or family emergency, each curler must attend and fully participate in all
aspects of the program. Curlers unable to make practice must call either the Junior Curling Coordinator or the
Curling Club to notify them of the impending absence.
Examples of unacceptable reasons include, but are not limited to:
Practice with another team.
Reluctance to play with another curler.
Tired (physically or mentally) from playing in an outside event on the weekend prior to the day of
practice.

Appendix E
Season Structure
1. Teams
2. Sessions
Teams will be made up by the coaches. Each curler will be assigned to a position on a Monday
and/or Thursday team. Curlers will be assigned to one or more teams in one or more positions
throughout the season.
Monday teams will be based on skill level and experience (A & B groups). The A teams will play
each other and the B teams will play each other.
Thursday teams will be made up from all levels so that each team has an equitable mix of
experienced and novice curlers. A draw schedule will be posted.
Each curler is responsible to be available for their scheduled games. Not showing up means your
team might have to play short or even default the game. Coaches will not be revamping teams on
the fly.
The season runs from early October to Mid-March and will be divided into 4 sessions.
Session 1
Runs from early October to the end of October
Returning Curlers
Skills assessment and review
Placed on a Monday team and/or a Thursday team
New Curlers
Introduction to the game. Learn how to slide, sweep, deliver a stone and the general rules of
the game.
Most of each practice will be spent on skill development with a 1 or 2 end game at the end.
Session 2
Runs from the beginning of November to Christmas break. All curlers will be assigned to Monday
and/or Thursday teams.
Session 3
Runs from early January to the end of February. All curlers will be assigned to Monday and/or Thursday
teams.
Session 4
Runs from late February until mid March. The written component of the CurlBC Skill Awards Program
will be handed out about 1 week before the last week of session 3. On ice testing will begin the first
week of March. No other games or practices will be scheduled although curlers not scheduled for
testing may practice or convene pick-up games on any available sheet of ice.
Other
Bring a friend day will be scheduled twice during the season; once in session 2 and once in session 4.

Appendix F
Failure To Comply With Code Of Conduct
Overview
Youth sport seems to have changed over the years. Today athletes, coaches, parents and spectators often
need to be reminded of the expectations placed on them. It is in the child's and team's best interest if everyone
adheres to a code of conduct that upholds the highest standard of ethics and good sportsmanship. Youth sports
provide a unique opportunity to teach children the value of sportsmanship and offers everyone the opportunity to
model appropriate behaviour.
Over the past few years nearly every sports organization has seen the need to have a process whereby all
involved sign a formal contract. The NCC Junior Program should conform to this practice. Everyone involved
hopes that enforcement of penalties is not necessary. However we have to be prepared to administer them
should the situation warrant.
Process
Everyone in the program sincerely hopes that no one acts in any manner which contravenes the codes of
conduct. However it is necessary to establish a documented and clearly defined process to handle any issues
that do arise.
• Anyone observing behaviour by an athlete, coach, parent or volunteer which contravenes or appears to
contravene the code of conduct must report the incident to any of the following at the earliest
opportunity
- Junior Program Co-ordinator,
- Any coach/instructor,
- Adult in charge at bonspiels.
• The Junior Coordinator will lead an investigation to determine the veracity of the allegation.
• If the investigation upholds the contravention, the offender may be subject to measures which include,
but are not limited to:
1. Informal reprimand (oral)
2. Formal reprimand (written)
3. Temporary suspension from the program
4. Permanent suspension from the program
Full or partial refunds for any suspension shall not be granted.