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 Athletes 

1. Athletes have additional responsibilities to: 

a) Adhere to the Athlete’s Athlete Agreement (if applicable).  

b) Report any medical problems in a timely fashion, when such problems may limit their ability  to travel, practice, or compete. 

c) Participate and appear on-time and prepared to participate to their best abilities in all  competitions, practices, training sessions, tryouts, tournaments, and events. 

d) Properly represent themselves and not attempt to participate in a competition for which  they are not eligible by reason of age, classification, or other reason. 

e) Adhere to any rules and requirements regarding clothing and equipment. 

f) Dress to represent the sport and themselves appropriately.

g) Act in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and, when applicable, additional  rules as outlined by coaches or managers or CWA staff. 

h) Coast Wrestling academy and society reserves the right to refuse / terminate enrolment and participation at any given time.  

Parents/Guardians and Spectators 

2. Parents/guardians and spectators at events will: 

a) Encourage Athletes to compete within the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to  hostility or violence. 

b) Condemn the use of violence in any form. 

c) Never ridicule a Participant for making a mistake during a performance or practice. 

d) Provide positive comments that motivate and encourage participants’ continued effort. e) Respect the decisions and judgments of officials and staff members and encourage athletes  to do the same. 

f) Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse, coercion, intimidation, and  

sarcasm. 

g) Respect and show appreciation to all competitors, and to the coaches, officials and other  volunteers. 

h) Not harass competitors, coaches, officials, parents/guardians, or other spectators.

Retaliation, Retribution or Reprisal 

3. It is a breach of this Code for any Participant to engage in any act that threatens or seeks to  intimidate another individual with the intent of discouraging that Individual from filing, in good faith,  a complaint pursuant to any CWA policy. 

4. Abuse

Coast Wrestling does not tolerate any form of bullying including but not limited

I. Cyber bullying of athletes/ fans, coaches , CWA staff, other parents.

II. Physical bulling of athletes/ fans, coaches , CWA staff, other parents.

III. verbal and other acts that are perceived as bullying of athletes/ fans, coaches , CWA staff, other parents.

5.  Grooming

Coast Wrestling does not tolerate any form grooming of Child/Youth Abuse or Vulnerable Adult Abuse. failure to adhere to this code will result in punishment and lose of membership and position. 

6. Complainant

A Participant or observer who makes a report of an incident, or a suspected incident,  of Maltreatment or other behaviour that is a violation of the standards described in the Code can report in writing to info@coastwrestlingacademy.com or howard@coastwrestlingacademy.com

7. Discrimination

Coast Wrestling does not tolerate the mistreatment of an individual based on one or more prohibited grounds which include race, citizenship, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability. Types of behaviour that constitute discrimination include, but are not limited to: 

a) Harassment; 

b) Stereotyping; 

c) Exclusion; and 

d) Demonstrating bias or prejudice. 

8. Harassment

Coast Wrestling does not tolerate any course of vexatious comment or conduct against a Participant or group, which is

known or ought to reasonably be known to be unwelcome. Types of behaviour that constitute  Harassment include, but are not limited to: 

I. Written or verbal abuse, threats, or outbursts; 

II. Persistent unwelcome remarks, jokes, comments, innuendo, or taunts; 

III. Racial harassment, which is racial slurs, jokes, name calling, or insulting behaviour or  terminology that reinforces stereotypes or discounts abilities because of racial or ethnic  origin; 

IV. Leering or other suggestive or obscene gestures; 

V. Condescending or patronizing behaviour which is intended to undermine self-esteem,  diminish performance or adversely affect working conditions; 

VI. Practical jokes which endanger a person’s safety, or may negatively affect performance; VII. Hazing, which is any form of conduct which exhibits any potentially humiliating,  

degrading, abusive, or dangerous activity expected of a junior-ranking individual by a  

more senior individual, which does not contribute to either individual’s positive  

development, but is required to be accepted as part of a team or group, regardless of the  junior-ranking individual’s willingness to participate. This includes, but is not limited to,  

any activity, no matter how traditional or seemingly benign, that sets apart or alienates  

any teammate or group member based on class, number of years on the team or with the  group, or ability; 

VIII. Unwanted physical contact including, but not limited to, touching, petting, pinching, or  kissing; 

IX. Deliberately excluding or socially isolating a person from a group or team; 

X. Sexual flirtations, advances, requests, or invitations; 

XI. Physical or sexual assault; 

XII. Behaviours such as those described above that are not directed towards a specific person  or group but have the same effect of creating a negative or hostile environment; and 

XIII. Retaliation or threats of retaliation against a person who reports harassment to Coast Wrestling or BCWA. 

9. Maltreatment

Coast Wrestling does not tolerate nny intentional act (or acts) by a Participant that results in harm or the potential for  physical or psychological harm to another Participant, and includes any of the following behaviours  or conduct: 

10. Psychological Maltreatment: 

Coast Wrestling does not tolerate any serious incident (or incidents) of deliberate conduct that  has the potential to be harmful to the psychological well-being of a Participant. Psychological  Maltreatment is determined by the objective behaviour, and not whether harm is intended  or results from the behaviour. It includes:

i. Verbal Acts: verbally assaulting or attacking a Participant, including but not limited to  unwarranted personal criticisms; body shaming; derogatory comments related to a  Participant’s identity (e.g. race, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, Indigenous  status, ability/disability); comments that are demeaning, humiliating, belittling,  

intimidating, insulting or threatening; the use of rumours or false statements about an  Individual to diminish their reputation; using confidential sport and non-sport  

information inappropriately. Verbal Maltreatment may also occur in online forms. 

ii. Non-assaultive Physical Acts (no physical contact): physically aggressive behaviours,  including but not limited to throwing objects at or in the presence of others without  striking another; hitting, striking or punching objects in the presence of others. 

iii. Acts that Deny Attention or Support: acts that deny attention, lack of support or  isolation including but not limited to ignoring psychological needs or socially isolating a  Participant repeatedly or for an extended period of time; abandonment of an athlete as  punishment for poor performance; arbitrarily or unreasonably denying feedback,  

training opportunities, support or attention for extended periods of time and/or asking  others to do the same. 

11. Physical Maltreatment

Coast Wrestling does not tolerate incident (or incidents) of deliberate conduct that has the  potential to be harmful to the physical well-being of a Participant. Physical Maltreatment is  determined by the objective behaviour, and not whether harm is intended or results from  the behaviour. It includes, without limitation: 

i. Contact behaviours: including but not limited to deliberately punching, kicking, beating,  biting, striking, strangling or slapping another; deliberately hitting another with objects. ii. Non-contact behaviours: including but not limited to isolating a Participant in a confined  space; forcing an Individual to assume a painful stance or position for no athletic  

purpose (e.g., requiring an athlete to kneel on a hard surface); the use of exercise for  the purposes of punishment; withholding, recommending against, or denying adequate  hydration, nutrition, medical attention or sleep; denying access to a toilet; providing  alcohol to a Participant under the legal drinking age; providing illegal drugs or non prescribed medications to a Participant; encouraging or knowingly permitting an athlete  to return to play prematurely following any injury or after a concussion and without the  clearance of a medical professional; encouraging an athlete to perform a skill for which  they are known to not be developmentally ready. 

12. Sexual Maltreatment

 Coast Wrestling does not tolerate any sexual maltreatment, Includes, but is not limited to, any act targeting a Participant’s  sexuality, gender identity or expression, that is committed, threatened or attempted against  that person, and includes but is not limited to the Criminal Code offences of sexual assault,  sexual exploitation, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, indecent exposure,  voyeurism and nonconsensual distribution of sexual/intimate images. Sexual Maltreatment  also includes sexual harassment and stalking, cyber harassment, and cyber stalking of a  sexual nature. 

i. Examples of Sexual Maltreatment include, but are not limited to: 

1. Any penetration of any part of a person’s body, however slight, with any object  or body part by a person upon another person, including but not limited to: 

a. vaginal penetration by a penis, object, tongue, or finger; and 

b. anal penetration by a penis, object, tongue, or finger.

2. Any intentional touching of a sexual nature of any part of a person’s body,  

however slight, with any object or body part by a person upon another person,  

including but not limited to: 

a. kissing; 

b. intentional touching of the breasts, buttocks, groin or genitals, whether  

clothed or unclothed, or intentionally touching of another with any of  

these body parts; 

c. any contact, no matter how slight, between the mouth of one person and  

the genitalia of another person; 

d. making another touch themselves or someone else with or on any of the  

body parts listed in 2); or 

e. any intentional touching in an implied or overt sexualized manner of the  

relationship, context or situation. 

Coaches 

14. Coaches have many additional responsibilities. The coach-Athlete relationship is a privileged one and  plays a critical role in the personal, sport, and athletic development of the Athlete. Coaches must  understand and respect the inherent power imbalance that exists in this relationship and must be  extremely careful not to abuse it, consciously or unconsciously. Coaches will: 

a) Ensure a safe environment by selecting activities and establishing controls that are suitable  for the age, experience, ability, and fitness level of the involved Athletes.

b) Prepare Athletes systematically and progressively, using appropriate time frames and  monitoring physical and psychological adjustments while refraining from using training  

methods or techniques that may harm Athletes. 

c) Avoid compromising the present and future health of Athletes by communicating and  cooperating with sport science and sport medicine professionals in the diagnosis,  

treatment, and management of Athletes’ medical and psychological treatments when  

discussing optimal nutritional strategies or weight control methods for junior aged Athletes  and above (18 + years of age). Note that dieting and other weight control methods are not  permitted for Athletes 17 years of age and younger. 

d) Support the coaching staff of a training camp, provincial team, or national team; should an  Athlete qualify for participation with one of these programs. 

e) Accept and promote Athletes’ personal goals and refer athletes to other coaches and sports  specialists as appropriate. 

f) Provide Athletes (and the parents/guardians of Minor Athletes) with the information  necessary to be involved in the decisions that affect the Athlete. 

g) Act in the best interest of the Athlete’s development as a whole person. 

h) Comply with the Screening Policy. 

i) Under no circumstances provide, promote, or condone the use of cannabis or other drugs  (other than properly prescribed medications) or performance-enhancing substances and, in  the case of Minor Athletes, alcohol, cannabis and/or tobacco. 

j) Not coach, train, or otherwise support athletes if they use methods or substances  

prohibited by the Canadian Anti-Doping Program without valid and acceptable justification. k) Respect Athletes competing on other teams and, in dealings with them, not encroach upon  topics or actions which are deemed to be within the realm of 'coaching', unless after first  receiving approval from the coaches who are responsible for the Athletes. 

l) Recognize the power inherent in the position of coach and respect and promote the rights  of all participants in sport. This is accomplished by establishing and following procedures for  confidentiality (right to privacy), informed participation, and fair and reasonable treatment.  Coaches have a special responsibility to respect and promote the rights of participants who  are in a vulnerable or dependent position and less able to protect their own rights. 

m) Dress to represent the sport and themselves appropriately . 

n) Use appropriate language, taking into account the audience being addressed. 

COAST WRESTLING SOCIETY – CODE OF CONDUCT