To demonstrate those same sportsmanship and fair play values, at the administrative level, that are expected on the field of play.
A conflict of interest occurs when someone is in a position to make a decision that affects him/herself, a close relative, a business partner, a friend, or even an enemy. So what should we do when entrusted with such a decision?
What You Can Do is an invitation for all Canadians to join together to ensure that sport lives up to its potential in their community. True Sport recognizes that the way we play together shapes how we live together.
Examples of Codes of Conduct with True Sport Principles
A True Sport Agreement answers a simple, but important question, “How are we going to treat each other in this group?” The agreement is created by teammates and coaches in an open and safe forum.
An approved job description is completed for all staff and volunteer positions (including team/coaching staff). Criteria used to hire staff and select volunteers are established and documented...
If the club hires staff, the board is accountable for the recruitment and orientation of the most senior employee (i.e., CEO, president, head coach) in the club...
The club has the following documentation that has been formally adopted by the membership and is reviewed on a regular basis...
The board of directors holds a sufficient number of meetings annually (at least two, may be by electronic means) to ensure appropriate direction and oversight of the club’s activities...
The club has board-approved/adopted and regularly reviewed code of ethics/conduct with which all directors, staff, coaches and volunteers...
The club makes the following information publicly available or available to members (e.g., on its website, in its annual report, in its financial statements) within six months of its year end...
All statutory remittances are made. The board or a board committee receives from management, at least quarterly, assurance that all statutory remittances have been made.
The club has a policy established and published on how and at what amounts donations and/or sponsorships will be acknowledged. The policy should include a ban on tobacco sponsorship...