EVC Codes of Conduct
Athlete Code of Conduct
Athletes will respect the facilities, property, and people.
Athletes will meet the expectations of the coaching staff and parent chaperones. This includes meeting curfew on a road trip.
Athletes will carefully consider the commitments required to be a fully contributing member of the team and will contact coaches in advance if they are unable to attend any team event.
Athletes will strive to uphold the club values of excellence, effort, commitment and respect.
No smoking, drugs, vaping or alcohol will be tolerated. At minimum, breach of this will result in athletes being sent home immediately at their own expense.
Parent and Guardian Code of Conduct
Parents and Guardians shall always abide by this code while participating in any Element Volleyball Club competition, practice or other club activity.
All parents are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner consistent with the values of fair play, integrity, open communication and mutual respect.
Parents shall always model positive and responsible behaviour and communicate with their son that they expect them to do the same. Parents will assume the major responsibility for their son ‘s conduct and attitude.
Parents shall treat all individuals and property with dignity, courtesy, and respect, including but not limited to other players, coaches, officials, volunteers, other parents, and all other individuals that are part of the club.
Parents shall refrain from any behaviour, or comments, which are profane, insulting, harassing, sexist, racist, abusive, disrespectful or otherwise offensive without hostility or violence.
Parents shall emphasize the importance of values like sportsmanship, respect, cooperation, competition and teamwork to their son/daughter offering praise for fair play, participation, and skill development.
Parents shall instill confidence in their son’s ability and skill development, always avoiding comparisons with other players.
Parents shall celebrate the acquisition of skills and goals achieved by their son.
Parents shall respect the coach and understand that the coach is responsible for the skill development of the athlete. A parent’s role shall be to take a healthy interest in their child’s progress and development and be responsible for the child’s nutrition, rest, overall health, and moral and emotional support.
Parents shall ensure their son is on time to, and appropriately dressed for, practices, competitions and other club events.
Parents shall never provide alcohol or drugs to minors in a Element Volleyball Club Volleyball environment, and parents shall never provide or advocate the use of performance enhancing drugs or substances.
Parents shall openly support and uphold this Code of Conduct policy and take action and steps to ensure other parents follow and uphold this code of conduct policy.
Parents shall adhere to the policies, procedures, rules, standards, and ethics of Element Volleyball Club at all times.
Parents must address any team or individual concerns according to the Element Volleyball Club Conflict and Resolution process.
Coach Code of Conduct
Create an environment for athletes to complete in a safe and respectful environment.
Educate athletes about their responsibilities in contributing to a safe and respectful environment.
Never use negative language, ridicule or yell at athletes for making a mistake or not winning.
Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved within the sport. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and other spectators.
Be a good role model and lead by example.
Ensure that any physical contact with a child should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development or medical care.
Respect the rights of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Ensure that the team environment is free of drugs, alcohol or dangerous substances.
Help build confidence in the athletes.
Ensure that training and competition activities are appropriate for the age, experience, ability, and fitness level of athletes.