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.
The True Sport Community Give-Back Challenge provides True Sport Members with an opportunity to give back to their communities by volunteering their time or hosting an event and donating the proceeds to a local charity or cause.
Ways to Give Back to Your Community through Sport. Although most of the ideas below are framed for a team to carry out, individuals as well as sport organizations can also initiate these activities.
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.
The club has an affiliation with the national sport organization (NSO)... OR The club meets the sport-specific standards as determined by their NSO/PSO...
An annual performance assessment is formally conducted on each employee, major volunteer (such as the Head Coach or President) or contractor.
The most senior staff person, in consultation with the board of directors, sets and reports annual performance objectives...
The club has one or more clearly designated individual (volunteer or paid staff) who is/are responsible for volunteer involvement/management...
The club has the following documentation that has been formally adopted by the membership and is reviewed on a regular basis...
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 fundraising and recruitment solicitations by or on behalf of the club, including but not limited to team or event fundraising, and capital project campaigns...