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?
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.
Commit to Kids provides policies, strategies, and a step-by-step plan for reducing the risk of child sexual abuse, encouraging organizations to take an active, participatory role in protecting children in their care.
This card is a component of Commit to Kids, a program that helps organizations prevent child sexual abuse and create safe environments for the children in their care.
This card is a component of Commit to Kids, a program that helps organizations prevent child sexual abuse and create safe environments for the children in their care.
A self-guided workbook for the policy governing board member who has little or no financial background.
It's often the same people volunteering for the soccer club, the hockey club, the church bazaar and the community fun day. It’s great to see such commitment and dedication, but along with their involvement there is a great danger – volunteer burnout!
Avoiding abuse, injuries, fraud and other types of risky situations to protect the volunteers, members, participants and everyone else involved in your group must be made a top priority. And risk management starts with careful planning.
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...
The club has board-approved/adopted and regularly reviewed code of ethics/conduct with which all directors, staff, coaches and volunteers...
Clubs complete annual financial statements in accordance with an acceptable accounting framework as identified by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA)...