Code of Conduct

All coaches, players, and spectators must adhere to the TDESAA Codes of Conduct, the TDESAA Constitution, the TDESAA Playing Regulations, the Ontario Safety Guidelines - Elementary Interschool, the TDSB Excursion Policy, the TDSB Character Development Model and all TDSB policies, and Bill 13 - Accepting Schools Act, 2012 (Anti-Bullying)

a) Coaches

In the school system, a coach is often the most important contact for an athlete. As role models, coaches must ensure that their personal coaching philosophy has a challenging, but balanced approach, consistent with educational objectives. It is expected that coaches will:

a. Promote and demonstrate the ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and fair play

b. Follow the rules of the game and the regulations of the TDESAA Constitution

c. Accept and respect the decisions of referees, umpires, and other officials

d. Teach student athletes the values of winning and losing, proper attitudes, respect, and the lifelong enjoyment of participation

e. Base expectations for their student athletes upon realistic goals, with a balance between academics and athletics

f. Act as a positive example in setting the tone for the expected behaviour of athletes and spectators

g. Behave in accordance with all TDSB policies

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b) Student Athletes

i. Student athletes are a direct reflection of the TDESAA’s educational philosophy.

ii. Athletes serve as visible role models after whom other students in the school system can model their behaviour.

iii. The following code of conduct will help to guide the conduct of student athletes participating in TDESAA-approved sporting events.

iv. It is expected that all student athletes will:

a. Compete for the enjoyment of the game and the pursuit of individual, as well as team, excellence

b. Strive to understand, respect, and follow the rules of the game at all times

c. Demonstrate good sportsmanship and fair play

d. Conduct themselves with honour, dignity, and self-control

e. Appreciate the efforts of their teammates and opponents

f. Be generous in victory and gracious in defeat

g. Show respect for the authority and decisions of coaches, staff, and officials

h. Respect all athletic facilities and property

i. Respect the rights of opponents, teammates, and spectators on both sides

j. Refrain from the use of profanity, taunting, threatening actions, and violence at all times

k. Behave in accordance with all TDSB policies

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c) Spectators

i. Spectators are an important aspect of school athletics.

ii. The attendance of students, parents, guardians, family members, and members of the community serves to complement the experience of all those involved in sporting competitions.

iii. It is expected that spectators will:

a. Cheer in a positive manner

b. Respect the decisions of the officials

c. Respect the athletic facilities and property

d. Respect the authority of TDSB staff who are supervising games

e. Be courteous and respectful to fellow spectators

f. Not interfere with the game in any manner

g. Refrain from the use of profanity, taunting, threatening actions, or violence

h. Behave in accordance with all TDSB policies