Camosun College Intercollegiate Athletics
COACHES HANDBOOK 2013 – 2014
Updated August 2013
CAMOSUN COLLEGE CHARGERS COACHES’ HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Welcome and Introduction 3 Chargers Vision, Mission and Values 4 PISE Welcome and Policies 5 College Organization 6 Recreation & Athletics Department Organization 7 Section 1. PACWEST & CCAA Membership 8 Section 2. Camosun College Contacts 9 Section 3. Facilities 10 Section 4. Objectives of the Chargers Program 11 Section 5. Our Commitment 11 - 12 Section 6. Coaching Responsibilities & Duties 12 - 16 Section 7. Student-Athlete Eligibility 16 - 27
Section 8. Operation of the Chargers Program 28 - 29
League Schedules 28 Exhibition Schedules 28 Department Funding 28 Athletics Budget 28 Fundraising 28 Uniforms & Equipment 29 Important Chargers Events 29 Student-Athlete Grievance Procedure 29
Section 9. Travel Policies 30 - 31 Section 10. Financial Assistance 32 Section 11. Intercollegiate Athletic Awards 32 - 34 Appendix A. CABC Coaching Code of Conduct 35 - 36 Appendix B. CABC Fairplay Codes 37 - 39 Appendix C. CAC Coaching Code of Ethics 40 - 46 Appendix D. Coach Consent Form 47 Appendix E. Important Website Addresses 48 Appendix F. CCES Quick Reference Card (2009) 49 Appendix G. LifeMark Sport Medicine Services 50 - 51 Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 2
Welcome from the Recreation and Athletics Department
On behalf of the Recreation and Athletics department, I am pleased to welcome you to Camosun College and the Chargers Intercollegiate Athletics program.
This Chargers Coaches Handbook has been developed by the Recreation and Athletics department to assist you with the successful operation of your program. It contains useful information about PACWEST, facilities, coaching responsibilities, student-athlete policies and procedures and student support services available at Camosun. Please take time to review and become familiar with the information contained in this guide.
We hope your experience with the Camosun Chargers Athletics Program and the PACWEST/CCAA will be positive, enjoyable and rewarding.
If you have any questions or require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at 250-220-2505.
All the best for a successful athletic year!
Graham Matthews Recreation and Athletics Coordinator
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Chargers Athletics Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
Camosun’s Department of Athletics will be known across Canada for leadership and excellence in collegiate sport and will attract talented athletes with a strong desire to succeed within a solid ethical framework. Our department’s irrepressible sense of purpose will be a source of excitement and pride within the college and the community. Our holistic approach will help student-athletes grow and develop as people, through their passion for sport. They will carry the experience and the attitude of excellence with them for the rest of their lives and pass it on to others.
Mission
Our mission is to: produce superb student-athletes, who are ambassadors for their sport and role models in their community and to reinforce in them a commitment to excellence that enriches the college and attracts other talented students;
design, assemble and implement systems of support for student-athletes and coaches to achieve excellence in sport and in life;
bring vision, leadership and coaching to the system and work collaboratively with other departments in the college and outside agencies to acquire the services needed to complete a holistic program of support;
celebrate and promote the accomplishments of our athletes and our department within the college and the greater community. Values
In all our interactions the coaches and staff of the department are guided by the following values, which we hope to nurture in the athletes passing through our programs:
Integrity Accountability Teamwork Passion Commitment to excellence Ethics & Fair Play Respect
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Welcome to the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (PISE) and the home of the Camosun Chargers Athletics Program. PISE is the result of an unique partnership with Canadian Sport Centre Pacific (CSCP) and Camosun College. It is also home to the Camosun College Centre for Sport and Exercise Education (CSEE) and The Sport Innovation Centre (SPIN). This 80,000 square foot facility consists of a double gym with international height ceiling, four multi-purpose rooms, three fitness and weight rooms, an all weather multi sport playing field, a movement studio, physiology lab, sport technology research facilities and sport medicine and rehabilitation services through Life Mark Sport Medicine.
As a member of the Camosun Chargers Athletics Program you will be provided the following privileges in PISE.
- Membership to the world class fitness centre - Personal locker in the Chargers Team Change rooms - Drop-in access to the gym when available - Strength and conditioning programs developed and led by PISE fitness professionals - Biomechanical assessments by LifeMark professional staff
When using the PISE and the services provided, please remember to treat the facility and the staff with respect by:
- Scanning your PISE pass every time you access the fitness centre; - Wiping down the fitness equipment after use; - Returning all fitness and sports equipment to its’ original storage location; - Leaving the facility clean and tidy by placing garbage in the appropriate receptacle; - Notifying the facility staff of any damaged equipment.
It’s important to remember that you as a Charger student-athlete are ambassadors of the program and Camosun College. By following these simple guidelines, we will maintain a respectful and beneficial relationship between the numerous users at PISE, including the general community.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in your loss of your user privileges at PISE.
Thanks for your cooperation.
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1. PACWEST AND CCAA MEMBERSHIP
The Camosun College Chargers have men's and women's teams competing in basketball, volleyball and golf.
Since 1994, Camosun has been a member of the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). To date, there are 13 participating members in the PACWEST and over 100 members from five provincial associations in the CCAA. The Chargers basketball, volleyball and golf teams are full participating members of the PACWEST and CCAA.
PACWEST INSTITUTION ABBREVIATION TEAM NAME CITY
Camosun College CAM Chargers Victoria
Capilano University CAP Blues North Vancouver
College of the Rockies COTR Avalanche Cranbrook
Columbia Bible College CBC Bearcats Clearbrook
Douglas College DC Royals New Westminster
Kwantlen Polytechnic University KPU Eagles Surrey
Langara College LC Falcons Vancouver
Vancouver Island University VIU Mariners Nanaimo
Thompson Rivers University TRU WolfPack Kamloops
University of BC Okanagan UBCO Heat Kelowna
Fraser Valley University FVU Cascades Abbotsford
Quest University QT Kermodes Squamish
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2. CAMOSUN COLLEGE CONTACTS
Recreation & Athletics Campus E-mail Telephone Fax Coordinator Location Graham Matthews PISE [email protected] 250-220-2505 250-220-2502
Chargers Head Coaches
Scot Cuachon PISE [email protected] 250-661-7597 250-220-2502 Men’s Basketball Brett Westcott PISE [email protected] 250-388-9807 250-220-2502 Women’s Basketball John Randle PISE [email protected] 778-679-7888 250-220-2502 Men’s Golf Charles Parkinson PISE [email protected] 250-888-3714 250-220-2502 Men’s Volleyball Chris Dahl PISE [email protected] 778-977-1822 250-220-2502 Women’s Volleyball Recreation & Athletics Support Staff Bonita Joe PISE [email protected] 250-220-2506 250-220-2502 Athletics Marketing Officer Kathryn Russell PISE [email protected] 250-220-2508 250-220-2502 Athletics Event Assistant Meghan Lambeth Lansdowne [email protected] 250-370-3602 250-370-3609 Recreation & Fitness Asst. Alan Poole Interurban [email protected] 250-370-4413 250-370-3750 Recreation & Fitness Asst. Nicole Wagner PISE [email protected] 250-220-2507 250-220-2502 Athletics Secretary Brianna McKeage PISE [email protected] 250-220-2507 250-220-2502 Athletics Secretary
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3. FACILITIES
Interurban Campus Recreation & Fitness Office Campus Centre 116 Fitness Centre Campus Centre 114 Cardio Studio Campus Centre 110 Movement Studio Campus Centre 109 Shower and change rooms Campus Centre attached to Fitness Centre Outdoor Basketball Court
Lansdowne Campus Recreation & Fitness Office Young Building 116 Fitness Centre Young Building 112 Multi-Purpose Activity Room Young Building 114 Shower and change rooms Young Building First Floor
PISE Chargers Athletics Office Level 1 Room 118
4. OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARGERS PROGRAM
The primary objective of the Camosun College Chargers intercollegiate athletics program is to assist students’ progress towards their personal, academic and athletic potential by providing high quality intercollegiate athletic experiences in a manner which will help them build self-esteem and develop the lifelong qualities of leadership, fairplay, respect, self- discipline and perseverance.
Some specific objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program includes those associated with helping student-athletes:
. Develop a high level of sport specific performance and physiological fitness.
. Learn new skills under the direction of qualified and experienced coaches.
. Learn teamwork and co-operation with other individuals.
. Learn the value of self-control and fairplay.
. Learn how to lose gracefully and win modestly.
. Develop lifetime friendships through participating in a program that tests courage, strength, self-discipline, perseverance, performance and the ability to co-operate.
. Meet individuals from other communities and colleges and broaden the athletic, cultural and social horizons of the participants through association with those individuals.
. Appreciate and respect the athletic abilities and skills of other individuals.
. Cultivate respect for officials, opponents and spectators through the promotion of Fair Play principles.
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5. OUR COMMITMENT
The Chargers intercollegiate athletics staff and coaches are dedicated to building and maintaining a high quality program which will assist student-athletes in their total educational process and contribute to the positive image of Camosun College, the PACWEST and the CCAA.
COMMITMENT TO STUDENT-ATHLETES Academics . Ensure that the academic goals of the student-athlete are recognized as paramount. . Ensure that the academic standards of Camosun College, the PACWEST and CCAA are consistently achieved or surpassed.
Coaching . Maintain a high standard of coaching. . Encourage and support coaching staff professional development.
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE . Carry out institutional and departmental policies and procedures in such a way that serves as an example of excellence. . Encourage excellence in all endeavours of every participant. . Recognize outstanding achievement and performance.
COMMITMENT TO FACILITIES . Ensure that adequate facilities are secured to meet the needs of the intercollegiate athletics program. . Ensure that the facilities are safe, clean and functional for training, practice and competition.
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNICATION . Create a positive and interactive environment for all participants to clearly and effectively communicate rights, responsibilities and expectations. . Seek and respond positively to the suggestions and concerns of all participants.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY OF OPPORTUNITY . Promote equitable access to opportunities for all participants.
COMMITMENT TO TRADITION . Establish and enhance traditions of fairplay, pride, poise and innovation.
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I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Camosun College Recreation and Athletics department contracts with qualified individuals to coach the various programs that it offers to students. Coaches are responsible for the organization, development, maintaining and evaluation of an intercollegiate athletics team that participates in the PACWEST and CCAA.
II. STRUCTURAL RELATIONSHIP The Camosun College Chargers intercollegiate athletics program is an integral part of the Camosun College Recreation and Athletics department. Coaches consult with the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator regarding travel, scheduling, budgeting, recruiting, drug education, student-athlete academic development, and student eligibility requirements for entrance into a program and fund raising opportunity. Although independent, coaches operate within guidelines established by the Recreation and Athletics department, Camosun College, the PACWEST and CCAA and other related organizations.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES a) Organize and administer practices according to a daily, weekly, monthly and annual plan that ensures the physical and mental well-being of student-athletes participating in an educational setting. Develop appropriate pre-season/post season programs that will allow for all student-athletes to reach their potential. This plan should include effective use of support staff such as an assistant coach and student-athlete therapist when budgets permit.
b) Responsible for the recruitment, training, selection and coaching of student-athletes with due regard for the student-athlete’s academic responsibilities and in accordance with established rules, regulations and the PACWEST Code of Ethics (refer to PACWEST Operation manual).
c) Ensure that any changes in eligibility status of team players are reported to the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator immediately.
d) When necessary, direct the student-athlete to the appropriate Camosun College support staff including: Counselling staff, Academic Advisors, Learning Skills Instructors and Financial Aid Advisors.
e) Ensure the compliance and adherence to established departmental, College, PACWEST and CCAA policies, procedures and guidelines, as well as the laws of British Columbia and Canada. Espouse the principles for self- control and fairplay.
f) Act in accordance with the PACWEST Code of Ethics and the Coaching Association of British Columbia Code of Conduct and present a positive image for the department and the College that is supportive of his/her staff and program.
g) Maintain current knowledge of the trends, techniques and strategies particular to his/her sport. Analyze and incorporate new trends where applicable and provide leadership in the sport development of the program.
h) Attend practices, games and team functions scheduled throughout the year.
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6. COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (continued from previous page)
IV. RECRUITING a) Coaches are expected to recruit student-athletes in accordance with established rules and regulations and the PACWEST Code of Ethics.
b) Coaches are expected to conduct try-outs and choose team members in a fair, honest and respectful manner.
c) Although financial aide may be available to student-athletes who meet specified academic and athletic criteria, no coach shall solicit the attendance at the College of a prospective student-athlete by offering a financial inducement or any other gift.
V. ADMINISTRATION a) Read and become familiar with the PACWEST Constitution, Bylaws and Operations Manual, as well as the Camosun College Chargers Intercollegiate Athletics Coaches’ Handbook and Student-Athlete Handbook.
b) In consultation with the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator review the PACWEST league schedule and develop an exhibition schedule within budget considerations.
c) Liaise with the Recreation and Athletics staff and collect correspondence/information on a regular basis.
d) Ensure that documentation procedures as stipulated by the department, College, PACWEST and CCAA are completed on a timely basis.
e) Maintain inventory of sports equipment and supplies with specific checks at the start and end of the competitive year.
f) Maintain an accurate yearly historical record of each of the teams competition highlights, game results and accomplishments.
g) Participate in annual evaluations, and when required, provide recommendations and feedback to the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator.
h) Request assistance from Recreation and Athletics staff with due regard to other departmental priorities and timelines.
VI. LIAISON a) In consultation with the Recreation and Athletics department and the College & Community Relations office, establish and develop appropriate rapport with the media and represent the department and the College upon request.
b) Develop effective communication and positive working relationships with counterparts in other intercollegiate athletic programs and with departmental and College personnel.
c) Establish and develop a rapport with the Provincial Sport Organizations, coaches and school administrators in the Province of British Columbia, as well as act as a resource person where appropriate to College and/or community programs.
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6. COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (continued from previous page)
VII. OTHER DUTIES a) Share in the driving responsibilities of transporting the team to and from competitive venues.
b) Ensure that results are conveyed to the media in a timely and orderly fashion directly after each event.
c) Assist, when necessary, with locating and securing various practice and game venues.
d) Attend regional meetings as required.
e) Participate in promotional and fund raising activities when requested.
f) Contribute, as may be required, to the development of short and long-term goals established by the Recreation and Athletics department.
In addition to the other duties, we encourage you to help promote the program through participation in community events and social networking activities.
You can do this by following us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and help us create conversations and recognition with the community at large. Posts on social media pages provide you with the opportunity to comment on your games and training, view game-day videos and photos and mingle/chat with other Chargers family members including alumni and fans.
For the latest news, and for all the following links to the social media sites, visit the Chargers Blog.
VIII. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Most practices will be held at PISE during non-school hours which may include late afternoon, evening, weekends, and possibly early mornings.
It is the responsibility of the head coach to ensure that the bench area and change rooms are left in a neat and undamaged condition after every practice and game – both at home and on the road. All tape and garbage is to be placed in garbage containers. Taps and faucets of showers and sinks are to be shut off prior to leaving. Any liquid spilled near the bench area is to be wiped up promptly. These minor courtesy tasks will go a long way in ensuring good relationships are maintained with our rental facilities.
IX. QUALIFICATIONS It is expected that all head coaches involved with the Camosun College Chargers intercollegiate athletics program possess the following qualifications.
a) A good working knowledge of the sport coached, as well as NCCP Certification (minimum Level II Theory/Practical/Technical).
b) Minimum British Columbia Class 5 driver’s license, Class 4 preferred.
c) A positive attitude and approach to sport and life in general.
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6. COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (continued from previous page)
d) A consistently demonstrated high caliber of leadership together with personable qualities such as fairplay, honesty, integrity, sincerity and sobriety that will attract respect and sustain an abiding interest by others.
e) A sincere interest in working with and helping young adults establish and reach their goals.
X. REMUNERATION AND EXPENDITURES a) Head and Assistant coaches will be paid an Honorarium for the time and effort that they contribute to the program.
b) The Recreation and Athletics department is responsible for expenditures that are directly related to participation in league events (such as facility rentals, travel, uniforms, equipment and supplies).
c) Any expenditures for non-league items including exhibition travel, sweats, t-shirts, equipment or supplies which have not been approved by the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator will be incurred by the coaches.
PLEASE NOTE: All expenditures involving the Camosun College Chargers name, logo or any other affiliation MUST be approved by the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator BEFORE any arrangements or orders are made.
XI. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The College encourages its’ volunteer coaches to attend seminars, clinics and workshops which are related to coaching. Some support for such development (particularly NCCP advancement) maybe available. Contact the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator for more information.
XII. HEAD COACH EVALUATION (under review) Student-athletes may be requested to complete a Head Coach Evaluation. This information is used to help identify things that are going well as well as identity areas that need improvement. The department considers this an important process and encourages student-athletes to complete the evaluation as honestly and sincerely as possible. To ensure the respondent’s anonymity, all responses are summarized and transposed and all comments are typed before being submitted to the evaluated coach.
XIII. Dispute Resolution If a coach feels unjustly treated, the following should occur:
Contact Recreation and Athletics Coordinator, Graham Matthews and arrange to discuss the matter at hand. If the matter is not resolved;
Contact Chair of Sport Education, Andy Van Neutegem (250-220-2556) and arrange to discuss the matter at hand. If the matter is still not reloved;
XIV Termination The College may terminate volunteer coaches without notice should the coach fail to meet his/her contractual obligations described in the Camosun College Chargers Coaches Handbook.
The coach may terminate their volunteer obligations on two months written notice.
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All student-athletes must meet the eligibility and participation requirements as stated in the PACWEST Operations Manual (revised December 2011)
ARTICLE 12 - ELIGIBILITY REGULATIONS
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
1.1 The institution’s PACWEST Board Representative is ultimately responsible for confirming eligibility of their institution’s student-athletes.
1.2 The Registrar’s signature is required on the Eligibility Sheet to confirm that: (a) the information contained there is accurate, and (b) that s/he has deemed the academic workload being taken that semester by each student-athlete is, as a minimum, equivalent in workload to 9 credit hours. (c) that s/he has deemed each student-athlete is in good standing as outlined below
1.3 Soccer Only a) For all league and exhibition "in season" competition, as defined in this Operating Manual, all participating student-athletes must satisfy the Eligibility Regulations. For "scrimmages" and “out –of-season” competition as defined in this Operating Manual, participants do not need to be "eligible", nor do they use eligibility , nor do they have to be registered post-secondary students.
“In season” see Article 1, Section 1 for definition.
1.5 Basketball & Volleyball Only a) For "scrimmages" as defined in these procedures, participants do not need to be "eligible", nor do they use eligibility, nor do they have to be registered post-secondary students. b) For all league and exhibition competition, with the exception of inter-semester competition, as defined in these procedures, all participating student-athletes must satisfy the Eligibility Regulations. c) A student-athlete may participate in four (4) of a member institution’s pre-season (prior to first scheduled league game/match) non-conference games/matches without being charged with a year of eligibility. While not being charged with using eligibility, participants must meet eligibility requirements.
1.6 All changes to eligibility rules and sport specific rules that impact eligibility shall include an effective start date and will have a minimum of six (6) months implementation period, unless passed unanimously. Unanimous changes will take effect immediately.
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SECTION 2 - ACADEMIC LOAD
To be eligible for PACWEST competition, a student-athlete must be enrolled as a full-time student in post-secondary courses, in the semester of participation at the post-secondary institution for which they represent.
2.1 Full Time Status Student-athlete must be registered in and attending a minimum of three (3) courses totaling nine (9) credits (or equivalent as determined by the institutions registrar), in each semester in which they participate in PACWEST competition.
2.2 Students with Disabilities Recognizing the institutional duty to provide reasonable accommodation and protected grounds under the Human Rights Legislation, full time status for students with disabilities shall be determined by the PACWEST member institutions
SECTION 3 - ACADEMIC STATUS
3.1 Apprenticeship/Pre Employment Students Student-athletes must be enrolled and attending course(s) that is/are currently in progress in order to be eligible to participate in PACWEST competition.
3.2 Co-op/Work Term Students (what about practicum students) Student-athletes who are currently considered a Student in Good Standing and who are registered in a co-op program and on a recognized work term through the institution they are enrolled in are eligible to compete during their work term.
3.3 Alternate Delivery Courses Alternate delivery courses, in which the student-athlete is registered, can be applied towards the minimum credit hour totals. These courses may comprise a full course load and must be verified by the Registrar. The alternate delivery courses must be offered by the institution the student-athlete is representing at the time of competition. NOTE: Alternative delivery courses are defined in Article 1.
3.4 Academic Upgrading Programs Student-athletes enrolled in 3 courses totaling 9 or more credits (or equivalent as determined by the institutions registrar) in an academic upgrading program, in a single semester, are considered eligible. Student-athletes may be enrolled in two consecutive semesters of 9 or more credits in an academic upgrading program in the same academic year.
3.5 Collaborative Programs 3.5.1 A student-athlete taking a course(s) or program that is offered by a different institution, but is delivered on the campus of the institution that the student-athlete wishes to participate for, can participate provided that they meet the following conditions: a) The student has no opportunity to participate, in their sport, with the institution that their course(s) or program is registered with due to geographical distance between the two institutions b) The course or program is based on a collaborative partnership between the two institutions c) The student has the opportunity to access student services at the institution they wish to participate at
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3.5.2 A student-athlete that is taking a course(s) or program (e.g. collaborative nursing program), but that course(s) or program is being taught or delivered at a different institution, can participate provided that they meet the following conditions:
a) The course(s) or program is based on a collaborative partnership between the two institutions’; b) The student-athlete has been accepted into the program or registered for the course(s) through the institution that the student-athlete wishes to participate with. The student-athlete must declare in writing the institution for which they will participate for the current year prior to tryouts c) The student-athlete has not participated for the other partnered institution in any sport in the same academic year.
3.6 Withdrawal A student-athlete who withdraws or is required to withdraw by their institution before completing the academic semester and their name appeared on an official PACWEST eligibility form and a gamesheet in that semester is immediately ineligible for participation and the Reinstatement Rule is applied (Section 5). Please refer to Section 4 Academic Standing to determine when to measure the student-athletes academic progress.
Section 4 - ACADEMIC STANDING
4.1 Two Semester Participation To be a student in good standing, a student athlete must successfully complete a minimum of eighteen (18) credits in an academic year to be eligible to participate in the subsequent semester and must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) credits in the September – December semester to be eligible for the January – April semester.
NOTE: “Incomplete” or failed courses which are under appeal are not consider to have been “successfully completed”
4.1.1 Academic Progress The academic progress of a second semester student-athlete must be measured at the completion of the Sept-Dec semester to determine eligibility for the Jan-Apr semester. If the student-athlete does NOT earn the required 6 credits (or equivalent) in the Sept-Dec semester, the student-athlete is immediately ineligible for participation in the Jan-Apr semester and the Reinstatement Rule is applied. Academic progress is measured again by August 31 to determine if the student athlete has earned the required 18 credits (or equivalent) over the academic year to be eligible for the subsequent Sep-Dec.
NOTE: In the event that the student-athlete is registered in any combination of full year and half year courses, the student-athlete must be registered in a minimum of nine (9) credits in each semester and be a student in good standing to participate in the Jan-Apr semester.
4.2 One Semester Participation To be a student in good standing, a student-athlete must successfully complete a minimum of three (3) courses totaling nine (9) credits during the academic semester in which they participated.
A student-athlete who starts participating for a PACWEST team in September (participating for one semester), must successfully complete a minimum of 3 courses or 9 credits in the semester of participation OR 6 courses or 18 credits over the full academic year in order to be eligible for participation in the subsequent academic year.
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A student-athlete, who starts participating for a PACWEST team for the first time in an academic year in January, must successfully complete a minimum of 3 courses or 9 credits in that semester of participation or 6 courses or 18 credits before the start of the next academic year in order to be eligible for participation in the subsequent academic year.
NOTE: “Incomplete” or failed courses which are under appeal are not consider to have been “successfully completed”
4.2.1 Academic Progress The academic progress of a one semester student-athlete is assessed at the conclusion of the academic year (August 31). If the student-athlete does NOT earn the required 18 credits over the academic year or 9 credits in the semester of participation, the Reinstatement Rule is applied on August 31 and participation in the subsequent fall semester is denied.
SECTION 5 - RE-INSTATING ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
5.1 Student-athlete must have successfully completed a minimum of nine (9) credits in a single semester to be eligible to participate in the subsequent semester.
NOTE: In the event that the student-athlete is registered in any combination of full and half year courses in the Sept-Dec semester where they are trying to regain academic eligibility to participate in the Jan-Apr semester, the student-athlete must be registered full –time (1 half year course and 2 full year courses or two half year courses and one full year course) to be eligible to participate in the Jan-Apr semester.
NOTE: “Incomplete” or failed courses which are under appeal are not consider to have been “successfully completed”
5.2 Student-athlete has not participated at a post-secondary institution in the twelve (12) months immediately prior to the date of current registration.
NOTE: this reinstatement clause can be utilized only once during a student-athletes 5 years of eligibility.
SECTION 6 – PARTICIPATION
6.1 Athletic Participation Rule A student-athlete must compete in one (1) regular league games/matches to be eligible to compete in Association playoffs and championships.
October 1 (Soccer, Golf and Cross Country) and January 31 (Basketball and Volleyball)
6.1.1 For the purposes of this item, “compete” is defined as having the student-athlete’s name appear on the official game sheet.
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 19 In a case where the student-athlete is unable to compete due to injury, this must be designated on the game sheet by placing “INJ” to the right of the student-athlete’s name.
6.1.2 In all cases, it is the Head Coaches’ responsibility to ensure that all the appropriate names are on the game sheet prior to her/him signing it. Further, it is the responsibility of the AD to immediately request Special Dispensation for any errors or omissions of names on any previously signed and submitted game sheet.
6.1.3 Eligibility Committee rulings on requests for Special Dispensation which have the potential to effect playoff rosters must be circulated to all members not less than five (5) working days prior to the start of Provincial Championships. The Eligibility Committee has ten (10) working days (see A12, S 7.3.2) to make a ruling therefore, it is the AD’s responsibility to submit requests for dispensation in time to meet both deadlines listed above. Late submissions, or submissions that cannot be ruled on in time, will be ruled OUT OF ORDER and denied. There is no appeal. See A17 for “perfect examples” of sport specific game sheets.
6.1.4 No student-athlete’s name can be added for the first time to a roster following the cut-off date for the sport specific participation rule. That is, a student-athlete who will not be eligible to compete after the cutoff date as determined annually by the Association.
6.2 Participation during the Inter-semester NOTE: Participation in a single exhibition or league game/match/event during the inter-semester constitutes the use of one year of eligibility.
6.2.1 For a student-athlete who has been a registered full-time student in the September-December semester and has participated in PACWEST competition:
6.2.1.1 The student-athlete remains eligible for exhibition or league games/matches/events that occur in the inter-semester period provided that they are registered or is intending to register for the January-April Semester.
6.2.1.2 If a student-athlete participates in competitions during the inter-semester period and subsequently does is not registered for the January-April Semester:
i) The student-athlete will not be eligible for further participation in that academic year. ii) The member team involved will forfeit any wins for games/events where the student- athlete participated in the inter-semester period. iii) The student-athlete will be deemed to have used one year of eligibility.
N.B. The student-athlete is considered to have participated if their name appears on any game sheet during the inter-semester period
6.2.1.3 If a student-athlete participates in competitions during the inter-semester period and is registered for the January-April Semester at the time of competition, and subsequently withdraws:
i) The student-athlete is deemed to have used one year of eligibility
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 20 ii) The student-athlete will be subject to the guidelines contained in Article 12 in order to become eligible
6.2.2 For a student-athlete who is newly registering for the January-April Semester or the student-athlete who is attempting to regain their academic eligibility:
6.2.2.1 Provided that the student-athlete is either pre-registered or intending to register for the January-April Semester, and is in good academic standing they may participate in the inter- semester period exhibition or league competition.
6.2.2.2 If a student-athlete participates in competition during the inter-semester period and subsequently does not register for the January-April Semester at the same school:
i) The student-athlete will not be eligible for further participation in that academic year. ii) The member team involved will forfeit any wins for games/events where the student- athlete participated in the inter-semester period. iii) The student-athlete will be deemed to have used one year of eligibility.
6.2.2.3 If a student-athlete participates in competitions during the inter-semester period and is registered for the January-April Semester at the time of competition, and subsequently withdraws:
i) The student-athlete is deemed to have used one year of eligibility ii) The student-athlete will be subject to the guidelines contained in Article 12 in order to become eligible
NOTE: The student-athlete is considered to have participated if their name appears on any game sheet during the inter-semester period
6.3 Playoff Eligibility: See Article 12 Section 5 and Article 14, Section 19
6.3.1 To participate in the Provincial and National Championships, student athletes must meet both PACWEST and CCAA eligibility criteria.
SECTION 7 - YEARS OF ELIGIBILITY
NOTE: Student-athletes competing for a member institution in a club sport, with no avenue to an intercollegiate Provincial or National Championship, will not use a year of eligibility even if they compete against a PACWEST team in exhibition play.
Requests for re-instatement of eligibility, where the years in question occurred within another league or conference (e.g. CIS, ACAC, NAIA, etc) must be made to the league or conference where the year of eligibility was played. These rulings will be honored by the PACWEST.
7.1 A student who has completed five (5) years in intercollegiate athletics at the post secondary school level will not be eligible to compete in the PACWEST.
7.2 A student-athlete whose name appears on any official game sheet/start list, in an Association sport, shall have used one year of eligibility if the team on which s/he competed represented that institution in a PACWEST league or exhibition game/event as defined in Section 1.
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 21 7.2.1 Having one’s name appear on an Eligibility Form does not necessarily constitute the use of one year of eligibility. Having one’s name appear on an official game sheet in a league or exhibition game/event in an Association sport does constitute use of eligibility, as defined in Section 1.
7.3 Participation in any Association sport constitutes the use of one year of eligibility for all sports for that academic year.
7.4 A student-athlete participating in more than one Association sport, during the course of a normal September- April Academic Year, shall have used only one year of eligibility.
7.5 Student-athletes competing for a member institution that is completing its exhibition year requirement for membership admission do not lose a year's eligibility.
SECTION 8 - TRANSFER AND CHANGE OF INSTITUTION
NOTE: In this section, post-secondary institution is defined as all PACWEST member institutions as well as other post- secondary institutions outside of the PACWEST (e.g. CIS, NCAA, NWAACC, etc.).
NOTE: On the “First Official Day of Tryouts”, as defined in Article 1, student-athletes are to sign FORM 28 indicating their commitment to their current institution.
8.1 Transferring from within British Columbia
8.1.1 Transferring within the PACWEST
a) A student-athlete who for the first time in their post-secondary career, transfers from one PACWEST institution to another PACWEST institution, is eligible to compete – that is s/he is NOT required to sit-out one (1) year (365 days) from the date of their last league/playoff game participation .
b) A student-athlete who, for the second time in their post-secondary career, transfers from one PACWEST institution to another PACWEST institution, in the same sport, IS required to sit-out one (1) year (365 days) from the date of their last league/playoff game participation if they are transferring to a PACWEST institution from PACWEST institutions (See Graduation Clause for possible exception).
c) A student-athlete who, for the third (or greater) time in their post-secondary career, transfers from one PACWEST institution to another PACWEST institution, in the same sport, is no longer permitted to participate in the PACWEST. (See Graduation Clause for possible exception)
Graduation Clause: A student-athlete may apply for special dispensation from 6.1.1 above if s/he graduated from a particular course of study and has transferred to a different PACWEST institution to pursue another course of study not offered at the previous institution
NOTE: The following transfers are not counted in 6.1.1 above:
a) Transfers that take place between two post-secondary institutions outside of the PACWEST. b) Transfers that come from a post-secondary institution outside of the PACWEST (e.g., Canada West) to a PACWEST institution. c) Transfers from an institution where the student-athlete did not participate.
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8.1.2 Same Academic Year Transfers
a) A student-athlete wishing to transfer post-secondary institutions within the same academic year, in the same sport, can only do so if have not been charged with a year of eligibility during that academic year.
b) A student-athlete wishing to transfer post-secondary institutions within the same academic year, and the same sport, after having participated in an “official tryout”,” scrimmage”, or “exhibition game” can only do so with a signed release form from the original institution.
8.2 Transferring from Outside British Columbia
A student-athlete, having participated in an official tryout/scrimmage/exhibition game for a post-secondary institution after the “First Official Day of Tryouts”, CAN participate for a PACWEST institution in the same sport in that same academic year, without a signed release form from the original institution.
8.2.1 A student-athlete will be deemed ineligible to compete in the same sport in the same academic year if their name appears on a league game sheet (or was charged with a year of eligibility) at the prior institution.
8.3 ADs receiving student-athletes who are transferring to a member institution from any other post-secondary institution must ensure that the transferring student-athlete(s) has satisfied the educational criteria as described in Article 12 Section 2 and Section 4.
8.4 A student-athlete transferring from one PACWEST institution to another PACWEST institution is required to have a completed and signed release form.
8.5 ADs receiving student-athletes who are transferring from one post-secondary institution to another post- secondary institution are "advised" to use the Transfer Form (see Article 17 - Form 11) to ensure meeting 8.3 & 8.4 above.
SECTION 9 - DOCUMENTATION OF ELIGIBILITY
9.1 General
9.1.1 A CCAA eligibility form must be completed by each member institution for each sport which leads to a sanctioned CCAA National Championship and in which an institution competes within the PACWEST.
9.1.2 The eligibility form to be used will be the current, CCAA eligibility form with British Columbia Colleges’ Athletic Association adaptations as circulated by the PACWEST Eligibility Chair Eligibility form.
9.1.3 Semester eligibility forms must be correctly completed and distributed accordingly (see Item 9.3 following), within the appropriate deadlines
9.1.4 Any incorrectly completed eligibility form must be corrected and circulated within three weeks of error noted by the Eligibility Chair. Failure to do so may result in the offending Athletics Director being subject to an applicable fine (see Article 6, Section 7).
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 23 9.1.5 It is the responsibility of all Board Members to insure that the name of any student-athlete whose name appeared on a duly submitted Eligibility Form but who did not ever represent the institution in a PACWEST league or exhibition match/game as defined in Article 1 or who has had their year of eligibility returned by a ruling of the Eligibility Committee, is removed from the Eligibility Form by submitting changes in writing to the Eligibility Chair at or before the subsequent AGM. All requests received after the subsequent AGM will be assessed a $25 fine. Please submit to the Eligibility Chair and the CCAA National Office, a revised Eligibility Form with the names crossed off and a letter of explanation. If applicable, also provide a copy of the PACWEST Eligibility Committee’s Ruling.
9.1.6 Documentation of Eligibility
9.1.6.1 Under the heading "Previous years of post-secondary participation" are two columns; one labeled "years" and one labeled "location." In the “Years” column the actual semester dates of participation will be entered (e.g., SD03/JA04, SD04/JA05). In the “Location” column, enter the name of the institution. If a student-athlete has participated at the same institution for more than one academic year, their cumulative years of post-secondary participation information can be listed on the same line. In the event that a student-athlete did not complete their eligibility years in succession, a separate line must be used.
NOTE: SD = September-December semester JA = January-April semester
9.1.6.2 For first-year student-athletes, under the headings “number of credits passed in previous applicable semester” and “number of credits passed in previous academic year”, put N/A. Do not leave it blank or use other characters.
9.1.6.3 For transfer student-athletes under the headings “number of credits passed in previous applicable semester” and “number of credits passed in previous academic year”, put TR or the number of credits passed at their last institution. Do not leave it blank or use other characters.
9.1.7 It is the responsibility of all Board Members to insure that any student-athlete whose name appeared on a duly submitted Eligibility Form in a PACWEST league or exhibition game/event as defined in Article 1, and who represented the institution in a PACWEST league or exhibition game/event as defined in Article 1, but who did not successfully complete the academic criteria has their name included on the Eligibility Form which is submitted to the CCAA National Office. Therefore, members must include names of such individuals on January-April Semester Forms but indicate in writing in columns 1 & 2 that the student athlete used eligibility in the September-December semester but is academically ineligible for the January-April semester. See perfect example of an eligibility form in Article 17.
9.2 Enforcement
A one hundred dollar ($100.00) fine, for each sport, shall be levied against a member institution that fails to submit or is late submitting completed eligibility forms as per the timeline in Article 12 Section 5.3
9.3 Distribution
9.3.1 Completed SEMESTER eligibility forms must be distributed as follows:
Copy of original (including signatures) must be scanned and saved as a PDF then emailed to PACWEST Eligibility Chair and SID to be received no later than 4:30pm on the sport specific dates listed below. The Eligibility Chair will forward the eligibility forms of member institution who qualify for National Championship to the CCAA.
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PACWEST September-December Date Badminton November 1 Basketball November 1 Golf September 15 Soccer October 23 Volleyball November 1
PACWEST January-April Date Badminton February 15 Basketball February 15 Golf N/A Soccer N/A Volleyball February 15
NOTE: Keep a copy for your institution's files.
SECTION 10 - ELIGIBILITY COMMITTEE
See also Article 4, S7 NOTE, Article 12 Section 4 NOTE & A14, S26 for approved "written ruling" format.
10.1 Committee Structure
The standing committee will consist of three (3) representatives. Three (3) alternates will be appointed in the event that one or more of the committee is in conflict (as defined – See Article 1). The Eligibility Committee Chair will appoint an alternate from the alternate list to replace the committee member in conflict. The appointments of members will be ratified for a two-year term at the A.G.M. The chairperson will co-ordinate committee meetings as necessary and submit a report two weeks prior to Board meetings.
10.2 Terms of Reference
9.2.1 The committee will adjudicate any and all eligibility matters, e.g. applications for reinstatement, use of ineligible players, etc. The Eligibility Committee shall be solely responsible for investigating any and all alleged eligibility violations. This includes the right and permission to conduct interviews with relevant officials, institutional staff, student-athletes, coaches and bystanders. Only matters that are sent to the committee in written form will be processed by the committee.
10.3 Procedure
10.3.1 All requests of the Eligibility Committee, including any and all supportive documentation shall be sent directly to all committee members by the concerned party. The Eligibility Chair shall forward this documentation to the alleged offending institution. The alleged offending institution is permitted to provide a written response to the Eligibility Committee within 24 hours of receiving the information from the Eligibility Chair.
10.3.2 The appropriate sport convenor may be advised and consulted in all cases.
10.3.3 Eligibility infractions will be ruled on within 10 working days of receipt. The Ruling will be circulated by the eligibility chair to the entire membership upon the decision being rendered.
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10.4 Reinstatement of Eligibility for Season Ending Injury
10.4.1 A student-athlete who suffers a season ending injury that limits their participation to no more than 24% of his/her conference league schedule or one (1) league tournament in badminton or golf as documented by a letter from his/her physician, and by a letter from their Athletic Director, will normally be granted reinstatement for that particular year of eligibility. Each case will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Example: 24% of 18 league games = 4.32 or 4 games 24% of 16 league games = 3.84 or 4 games 24% of 12 league games = 2.88 or 3 games
NOTE: Should the number of games change, this formula must be revised. NOTE: Applications for injuries that occurred prior to the 2002-2003 season will be ruled using the rules in effect at the time of the injury. NOTE: Scoresheets which included a student-athlete’s name with the INJ designation do not count towards the 24% calculation NOTE: The letter from the physician must indicate the date of the injury, the type of injury and that it was season ending.
10.4.2 Special Dispensation cases will be dealt with on an individual basis.
10.5 Discipline Guidelines for Eligibility Infractions
10.5.1 To be consistent with the PACWEST operations manual - Article 10, section 3.
10.5.1 Schedule of fines - Article 6, section 7.10 (new).
10.5.2 Using an ineligible player in an exhibition or league game/match /event.
10.5.2.1 Said player discovered internally:
a. institution can be fined $100 b. student athlete may be suspended one or more league game/match/event upon their return to PACWEST competition. c. Reinstatement of the ineligible student athlete will take place only upon evidence that the student-athlete has satisfied the criteria outlined in Article 12 Section 1 & 2. d. possible coach suspension of one or more league game/match/event. e. Additionally, the member will default points and/or wins that have been gained during use of the ineligible player. f. See Article 14 Section 16.5.1 for Sport Specific details regarding game statistics.
NOTE: Suspensions will be consistent with suspension definition in Article 1.
10.5.2.2 Said player discovered externally:
a. institution will be fined minimum of $200 to a maximum of $1000 b. student athlete may be suspended one or more league game/match/event upon their return to PACWEST competition.
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 26 c. Reinstatement of the ineligible student athlete will take place only upon evidence that the Student-athlete has satisfied the criteria outlined in Article 12 Section 1 & 2. d. Coach will be suspended for a minimum of one game/match/event. e. Additionally, the member will default points and/or wins that have been gained during use of the ineligible player. f. See Article 14 Section 16.5.1 for Sport Specific details regarding game statistics.
NOTE: Suspensions will be consistent with the suspension definition in Article 1.
NOTE: The committee may deem the violation to be severe and indefinite suspensions and/or further disciplinary action may be taken against the institution and individuals as deemed necessary by the Committee.
All decisions of the Eligibility Committee may be appealed to the Appeals Committee according to the operating procedures.
Committee Members: Cori Andrichuk - COTR (Chair) Elise Le Brun - Kwantlen Graham Matthews - Camosun Alternates: Toran Savjord - Quest Jake McCallum - Langara TBC - UFV
SECTION 11 - INTEGRATED PARTICIPATION
11.1 If an institution has no women’s team for a particular sport, a female student-athlete would be allowed to play for the institution’s men’s team, providing that the female student-athlete passes the standard team selection criteria.
SECTION 12 - CCAA COMPLIANCE (Amateur and Non-Canadian Student Status)
12.1 See Article 9 Section 3
12.2 See CCAA Eligibility Rules regarding the use of non-Canadian student-athletes (CCAA Article 5 Section 12) and/or the Amateur/Professional status of student-athletes (CCAA Article 5 Section 11) that may have participated in sport as a “professional”.
12.3 The Eligibility Chair is to provide a list of names to the CCAA re: eligibility for National Championship participation, confirm eligibility, sanctions and any other appropriate information requested by the CCAA. See CCAA Operations Manual
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 27 8. OPERATION OF THE CHARGERS PROGRAM
LEAGUE SCHEDULES The PACWEST elects a VP Technical Director whose duties include creating league schedules for the following year. The PACWEST has developed a set of guidelines, which the VP Technical must follow in the development of the schedules. Participating members in the Association have an opportunity to provide feedback (in the form of suggestions and/or requests) on the draft schedule prior to its ratification.
Anyone interested in seeing the complete scheduling policy is welcome to contact the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator. Ultimately, the schedule is determined by the VP Technical and is vetted by the membership. In reality there is no "perfect" schedule for everyone.
EXHIBITION SCHEDULES Exhibition competitions and tournaments (both at home and on the road) must be approved by the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator. It is mandatory that adequate funding for each proposed event be available either in the team budget; in the team account; or covered by team fundraising. All expenses incurred for exhibition events are the sole responsibility of the team. Failure to pay for any outstanding expenses will result in the immediate termination of future trips/events. Funds raised and assigned to the team for the following year may be used to cover any outstanding expenses.
DEPARTMENT FUNDING All students attending Camosun must pay an Athletics Levy, which is assessed as $3.99/month. Student- athletes should always keep in mind that their participation in the Chargers program is a privilege made possible by their fellow students.
ATHLETICS BUDGET All teams are funded on an equitable basis according to league commitments.
Funding for the intercollegiate athletics program from the Athletics Levy is allocated for items such as: . Travel perdiem for league and championships . League and championship Travel . Athletics Staff, Coaches and Officials . Uniforms and Equipment . Association Fees . Awards . Promotion . Some exhibition travel . Facility Rentals as required
FUNDRAISING Each team is expected to provide funding for additional expenses such as: . Exhibition travel . Team sweats, jackets, clothing and bags
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All fundraising efforts must first be approved by the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator. Team fundraising accounts are controlled by the Recreation and Athletics department. A report of the team’s account will be completed following the completion of each team’s athletic season. The reports will include all revenue and expenses and the final balance. It is mandatory for all teams/individuals wishing to order clothing, equipment, signage or any other item bearing the Camosun College Chargers name or logo to receive approval from the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator to use the Chargers name/logo BEFORE the order is made.
UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT All uniforms, equipment and scrimmage gear are purchased through the Recreation and Athletics department and are the property of Camosun College.
Uniforms are purchased by the Recreation and Athletics department on a rotational basis: MBB & WBB Home Uniforms 2010/11 MBB & WBB Away Uniforms 2011/12
MVB Home & Away Uniforms 2012/13 WVB Home & Away Uniforms 2013/14
Student-athletes who fail to return any uniforms or equipment in good condition on or before the agreed date will automatically have their course marks withheld until the property is either returned in satisfactory condition or paid for.
a) A deposit maybe required from student-athletes for uniforms and/or equipment at the beginning of the season. The deposit will be refunded upon the return of the equipment signed-out provide it has been returned in good condition
b) Please keep in mind that uniforms and equipment are very expensive; treat them with respect.
UNIFORMS . Always wash uniforms SEPARATELY (blues and whites) in COLD water. . Do not use chlorine bleach. . Hang dry uniforms if possible. Otherwise tumble dry in machine at the lowest temperature. . If ironing is required, do not iron on crested or printed areas.
EQUIPMENT . Never sit on basketballs or volleyballs. . Never kick, throw or treat any equipment, property or supplies roughly. . Never hang on basketball rims.
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 29 IMPORTANT CHARGERS EVENTS The following events are organized by the Recreation and Athletics department for the benefit of all Chargers athletic representatives. Student-athletes and coaches are expected to attend.
a) Chargers Student-Athlete Orientation in September (date to be announced) a. Welcome and Introductions (student-athletes, coaches and athletics staff) b. Completion of Registration & Medical Forms c. Anti-Doping Policy Presentation d. Uniform Issue e. Team and Individual Photos
b) Chargers Wrap-Up (Date to be announced – March/April)
c) Chargers Athletic Awards Ceremony – Thursday April 8th, 2010
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE If a student-athlete feels unjustly treated, the following should occur:
Contact Recreation and Athletics Coordinator, Graham Matthews (220-2505) and arrange to discuss the matter with him. If the matter is not resolved; Contact the Executive Director, Communications and Advancement, Joan Yates (370-4231) and arrange to discuss the matter with her. If the matter is still not resolved; Contact the Ombudsperson 370-3405.
9. TRAVEL POLICIES
Please be reminded that the objectives of these policies are to ensure the safety and benefit of all. As ambassadors of the College, you are representing Camosun College and the entire Chargers athletic program. a) The Recreation and Athletics department will establish and provide transportation and accommodation arrangements for all intercollegiate athletic trips associated with PACWEST and CCAA league competitions. Team members will travel as a group to and from all competitions and are expected to stay with the team at the accommodation provided. Alternate arrangements must be approved by the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator. Teams may travel with a maximum of 14 athletic representatives (i.e. two coaches, 12 players). b) All travel to and from exhibition events must be approved by the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator. It is mandatory that adequate funding for each proposed trip be available (i.e. in the team budget, in the team account or covered by team fundraising) before any arrangements are made. All expenses incurred for exhibition events are the sole responsibility of the team. Failure to pay for any outstanding expenses will result in the immediate termination of future trips/events. Funds raised and assigned to the team for the following year may be used to cover any outstanding expenses.
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 30 c) Only authorized travelers, as identified by the Recreation and Athletics department, may travel with the team. Injured or academically ineligible players are not usually permitted to travel with the team unless the Head Coach verifies that the student-athlete will be responsible for specific duty while on the trip and the Recreation and Athletics Coordinator gives his approval. d) Athletic representatives participating in an activity or event NOT related to a Camosun College sponsored activity while on an out of town road trip do so at their own risk. Camosun College, its officers, employees and agents shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage suffered by individuals participating in such activities. e) All authorized travelers are expected to be at the place of departure at the designated time. The transport vehicle will leave at that time. Those who arrive late will find themselves left behind. f) The Chargers intercollegiate athletics program exercises ZERO TOLERANCE on the subject of student- athletes consuming alcohol and/or illegal drugs on exhibition or league trips. At the Head Coach’s discretion, student-athletes of legal age may be permitted to consume alcohol at a Provincial or National Championship wind-up social, keeping in mind that they are to act responsibly.
ANY BEHAVIOR IN CONTRAVENTION OF THIS POLICY WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION FROM THE CHARGERS ATHLETICS PROGRAM FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR. g) All student-athletes will be in their assigned rooms between the hours of midnight and 6:00 am of each day that they are representing Camosun College. No other persons, other than those registered to that room, are allowed in the rooms during those hours. h) Athletic representatives are responsible for leaving rental vehicles (vans, buses, etc.) and hotel rooms in a neat and undamaged state. No items are to be removed from the rental vehicles or hotel rooms other than those brought. Any damage or loss (to vehicles, hotel rooms or any property) caused by Camosun athletic representatives or their guests will require full repayment by the individuals responsible and may result in suspension or expulsion from the Chargers intercollegiate athletics program and/or Camosun College. i) The College will provide a travel per diem to student-athletes for league and championship travel. They are responsible for spending money and any room charges other than accommodation. j) As representatives of Camosun College, student-athletes must consider their conduct and apparel as significant at all times, but especially so on road trips. They are expected be well groomed and to dress and conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times.
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 31 10. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
CAMOSUN COLLEGE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION Students who are eligible for financial assistance may receive funds from one or more of the following sources: loans, part-time employment, awards, bursaries and scholarships. For further information, please contact the Financial Aid Office nearest you.
Interurban Campus Campus Centre Main Floor 370-4862 Lansdowne Campus Dawson Building - Main Floor 370-3596
BRITISH COLUMBIA ATHLETE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Provincial Government funding through the B.C. Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) is announced in the fall of each year. Eligible sports in the PACWEST include badminton, basketball, golf, soccer and volleyball. Value of the awards varies depending upon funding and will be presented to student-athletes who meet the following criteria:
. Canadian citizens or landed immigrants (copies of IM1000 forms required for proof of landed immigrant status); . Resident of British Columbia (must be a resident of BC for a minimum of one academic year prior to application); . Currently registered and attending a minimum of three credit (post-secondary) courses or equivalent; . Maintain a satisfactory academic standing (i.e. passing a minimum of three credit courses or equivalent); . Register and attend in a minimum of three credit (post-secondary) courses or equivalent in the winter semester; . Maintain a training schedule acceptable to Camosun College, Coach and Recreation and Athletics Co- ordinator; and . Meet criteria set by his/her Head Coach.
11. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC AWARDS
CEREMONY Camosun College celebrates the achievements of its athletic representatives and coaches at the annual Chargers Athletic Awards Ceremony. This year's ceremony is scheduled for Thursday April 11th, 2013.
AWARDS a) Association Awards administered through the PACWEST and CCAA such as the Provincial All-Star and All-Canadian awards are forwarded to the College and presented to recipients at the athletic awards ceremony. For PACWEST awards go to their website at www.PACWEST.ca, click on Operations Manual then to Article 7 - Awards. For CCAA award information go to www.ccaa.ca and click on the Awards tab. b) College These awards are presented to student-athletes each year at final league home game/matches or at the Chargers Athletic Awards Ceremony.
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PRESIDENT’S CUP AWARD This award is presented to the student-athlete who has achieved academic excellence (the highest academic standing – 7.0 or higher) combined with a commitment to athletics at the intercollegiate level.
Criteria: 1. Must be a full-time student attending Camosun College and participating in a Chargers intercollegiate athletics sport during the current Fall and Winter semester/term . 2. Must be participating on a Camosun College Chargers representative team that competes in the PACWEST or other recognized intercollegiate athletics association. 3. Must have a grade point average of 7.0 or higher during the Fall academic semester/term.
Award: The College President will present the recipient with an engraved plaque. The recipient's name will be engraved on the President’s Cup trophy, which is kept on display at the College.
TEAM LEADERSHIP AWARD The Team Leadership award is presented to the student-athlete who has demonstrated leadership skills of dedication, commitment, integrity and maturity.
Criteria: 1. Must be a full time student attending Camosun College. 2. Must be participating on a Camosun College representative team that competes in the PACWEST or other recognized intercollegiate athletics association. 3. Must demonstrate leadership skills of dedication, commitment, integrity and maturity.
Award: Coaches from each team will present an award to the selected student-athlete.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD The Rookie of the Year award recognizes the student-athlete in their first year of post secondary competition that has achieved the greatest growth in the areas of technical and physical skills and leadership development.
Criteria: 1. Must be a full time student attending Camosun College. 2. Must be participating on a Camosun College representative team that competes in the PACWEST or other recognized intercollegiate athletics association. 3. Must demonstrated growth in the areas of technical and physical skills and leadership development.
Award: Coaches from each team will present an award to the selected student-athlete.
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TEAM SPIRIT AWARD The Team Spirit award is presented to the student-athlete who has motivated others with their outstanding character and positive attitude.
Criteria: 1. Must be a full time student attending Camosun College.
1. Must be participating on a Camosun College representative team that competes in the PACWEST or other recognized intercollegiate athletics association. 2. Must be demonstrate a strong leadership skills in the motivation of his/her peers and others plus exhibit a positive attitude during and after practices and competitions. Award: Coaches from each team will present an award to the selected student-athlete.
CHARGERS ATHLETIC RECOGNITION AWARD The Charger Athletic Recognition award is presented to student-athletes who complete five years of PACWEST eligibility at Camosun College.
Criteria: 1. Must be a full time student attending Camosun College. 2. Must be participating on a Camosun College representative team that competes in the PACWEST or other recognized intercollegiate athletics association. 3. Must maintain five years of PACWEST eligibility while demonstrating a commitment to the Chargers intercollegiate athletics program and his or her team.
PACWEST ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE The PACWEST Academic Excellence award is presented to student-athletes who has achieved academic excellence combined with a commitment to athletics at the intercollegiate level.
Criteria: 1. Must be a full time student attending Camosun College. 2. Must be participating on a Camosun College representative team that competes in the PACWEST or other recognized intercollegiate athletics association. 3. Must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 6.5 on a 9.0 scale or the equivalent of Honors at their institution. Cumulative GPA will be based on the previous year’s courses along with those completed in the September-December semester. Award: Athletic Directors are responsible for presenting the certificates to the recipient(s).
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 34 Appendix A. CABC Coaching Code of Conduct
The following is taken from the Coaches Assn. of BC website: www.coaches.bc.ca
Coaches Have a Responsibility to: 1. Treat everyone fairly within the context of their activity, regardless of gender, place of origin, color, sexual orientation, religion, political belief or economic status.
2. Direct comments or criticism at the performance rather than the athlete.
3. Consistently display high personal standards and project a favorable image of their sport and of coaching.
o Refrain from public criticism of fellow coaches; especially when speaking to the media or recruiting athletes.
o Abstain from the use of tobacco products while in the presence of her/his athletes and discourage their use by athletes.
o Abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages when working with athletes.
o Discourage the use of alcohol in conjunction with athletic events or victory celebrations at the playing site.
o Refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive language in the conduct of his/her duties.
4. Ensure that the activity being undertaken is suitable for the age, experience, ability and fitness level of the athletes and educate athletes as to their responsibilities in contributing to a safe environment.
5. Communicate and co-operate with registered medical practitioners in the diagnoses, treatment and management of their athletes' medical and psychological problems. Consider the athletes' future health and well being as foremost when making decisions regarding an injured athletes' ability to continue playing or training.
6. Recognize and accept when to refer athletes to other coaches or sport specialists. Allow athletes' goals to take precedence over their own.
7. Regularly seek ways of increasing professional development and self-awareness.
8. Treat opponents and officials with due respect, both in victory and defeat and encourage athletes to act accordingly. Actively encourage athletes to uphold the rules of their sport and the spirit of such rules.
9. In the case of minors, communicate and co-operate with the athlete's parents or legal guardians, involving them in management decisions pertaining to their child's development.
10. In an educational institution, be aware of the academic pressures placed on student-athletes and conduct practices and games in a manner so as to allow academic success.
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 35 Coaches Must: 1. Ensure the safety of the athletes with whom they work.
2. At no time become intimately and/ or sexually involved with their athletes. This includes requests for sexual favors or threat of reprisal for the rejection of such requests.
3. Respect athlete's dignity; verbal or physical behaviors that constitute harassment or abuse are unacceptable (definition of harassment is attached).
4. Never advocate or condone the use of drugs or other banned performance enhancing substances.
5. Never provide under age athletes with alcohol.
Definition of Harassment Harassment takes many forms but can generally be defined as behavior including comments and/ or conduct which is insulting, intimidating, humiliating, hurtful,, malicious, degrading or otherwise offensive to an individual of groups or individuals or which creates an uncomfortable environment.
Harassment may include:
written or verbal abuse or threats;
sexually oriented comments;
racial or ethnic slurs;
unwelcome remarks, jokes, innuendoes, or taunting about a person's body, attire, age, marital status, ethnic or racial origin, religion etc.;
displaying of sexually explicit, racist or other offensive or derogatory material;
sexual, racial, ethnic or religious graffiti;
practical jokes which cause awkwardness or embarrassment, endanger a person's safety, or negatively affect performance;
unwelcome sexual remarks, invitations or requests whether indirect or explicit, or intimidation;
leering (suggestive staring), or other obscene or offensive gestures;
condescension, paternalism or patronizing behavior which undermines self-respect or adversely affects performance or working conditions;
physical conduct such as touching, kissing, patting, pinching, etc.;
vandalism;
physical assault
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 36 Appendix B. Fair Play Codes The following are the Fair Play Codes taken from www.coaches.bc.ca The notion of Fair Play is a universally understood concept, which underpins all of sport. Without fairness, sport is devoid of any meaning or purpose. Worse still, it can be a detrimental experience for its participants.
But Fair Play is also a philosophy - one of respect for others, and respect for the institution of sport. It leads to an agreement, between all of those involved in sport, on the values and lessons that we want sport to teach our children, and ourselves.
The following Fair Play codes for athletes, coaches, parents, officials, league organizers, spectators and media are taken from various resource manuals developed by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES).
Fair Play Code for Athletes:
1. I will participate because I want to, not just because my parents or coaches want me to. 2. I will play by the rules, and in the spirit of the game. 3. I will control my temper – fighting and "mouthing off" can spoil the activity for everybody. 4. I will respect my opponents. 5. I will do my best to try to be a true team player. 6. I will remember that winning isn’t everything - that having fun, improving my skills, making friends and doing my best are also important. 7. I will acknowledge all good plays/performances – those of my team and of my opponents. 8. I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and show them respect.
Fair Play Code for Coaches:
1. I will be reasonable when scheduling games and practices, remembering that young athletes have other interests and obligations. 2. I will teach my athletes to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials and opponents. 3. I will ensure that all athletes get equal instruction, support and playing time. 4. I will not ridicule or yell at my athletes for making mistakes or for performing poorly. I will remember that children play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves. 5. I will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the athlete’s ages and abilities. 6. I will remember that children need a coach they can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example.
Fair Play Code for Officials:
1. I will make sure that every athlete has a reasonable opportunity to perform to the best of his or her ability, within the limits of the rules. 2. I will avoid or put an end to any situation that threatens the safety of the athletes. 3. I will maintain a healthy atmosphere and environment for competition. 4. I will not permit the intimidation of any athlete either by word or by action. I will not tolerate unacceptable conduct toward officials, athletes, spectators or myself. 5. I will be consistent and objective in calling all infractions, regardless of my personal feelings toward a team or individual athlete. 6. I will handle all conflicts firmly but with dignity. 7. I accept my role as a teacher and role model for fair play, especially with young participants. 8. I will be open to discussion and contact with the athletes before and after the game. 9. I will remain open to constructive criticism and show respect and consideration for different points of view. 10. I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my officiating skills Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 37 Appendix B. Fair Play Codes… Continued
Fair Play Code for League Organizers:
1. I will do my best to see that all children are given the same chance to participate, regardless of gender, ability, ethnic background. 2. I will absolutely discourage any sport program from becoming primarily an entertainment for the spectators. 3. I will make sure that all equipment and facilities are safe and march the athletes’ ages and abilities. 4. I will make sure that the age and maturity levels of the children are considered in program development, rule enforcement and scheduling. 5. I will remember that play is done for its own sake and make sure that winning is kept in proper perspective. 6. I will distribute the fair play codes to spectators, coaches, athletes, officials, parents and media. 7. I will make sure that coaches and officials are capable of promoting fair play as well as the development of good technical skills, and I will encourage them to become certified.
Fair Play Code for Parents:
1. I will not force my child to participate in sports. 2. I will remember that my child plays sport for his or her enjoyment, not for mine. 3. I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence. 4. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game/event. 5. I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard. 6. I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition. 7. I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good plays/performances by both my child’s team and their opponents. 8. I will never question the official’s judgment or honesty in public. 9. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s sporting events. 10. I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches who give their time to provide sport activities for my child.
Fair Play Code for Spectators:
1. I will remember that children play sport for THEIR enjoyment. They are not playing to entertain me. 2. I will not have unrealistic expectations. I will remember that child athletes are not miniature professionals and cannot be judged by professional standards. 3. I will respect the official’s decisions and I will encourage participants to do the same. 4. I will never ridicule and athlete for making a mistake during a competition. I will give positive comments that motivate and encourage continued effort. 5. I will condemn the use of violence in any form and will express my disapproval in an appropriate manner to coaches and league officials. 6. I will show respect for my team’s opponents, because without them there would be no game. 7. I will not use bad language, not will I harass athletes, coaches, officials of other spectators.
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Fair Play Code for Media:
When I cover games…… 1. I will not judge or depict children as miniature professionals. I will respect sport programs for adults differently from those for children. 2. I will feature children who have demonstrated outstanding examples of fair play. 3. I recognize that these children are deserving of coverage and are of as much interest to my readers as those who score points. 4. I will keep isolated incidents of unfair play in their proper perspective – neither ignoring nor glorifying them for shock or entertainment value. 5. I will give equal coverage to girls and boys and will endeavour to help the public understand the importance of this equal coverage. 6. I will remember that children in organized sports often face a lot of pressure to meet unrealistic expectations. I will promote discussion of this and other fair play issues in order to raise awareness and protect children’s rights.
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 39 Appendix C. Coaching Assn. of Canada - Coaching Code of Ethics
The following is taken from the Coaching Association of Canada website: www.coaches.bc.ca
Introduction
Each of the four principles is followed by a brief description and a list of ethical standards illustrating how that principle applies to the activities of coaches. These standards are grouped by key words that are an important part of the overall principle.1
I. Respect for Participants
The principle of respect2 for participants3 challenges coaches to act in a manner respectful of the dignity4 of all participants in sport. Fundamental to this principle is the basic assumption that each person has value and is worthy of respect.
Acting with respect for participants means that coaches: 1. Do not make some participants more or less worthy5 as persons than others on the basis of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, marital status, age, or any other conditions6. 2. Have a responsibility to respect and promote the rights of all participants. This is accomplished by establishing and following procedures for confidentiality (right to privacy); informed participation and shared decision- making (right to self-determination - athletes' rights); and fair and reasonable treatment (right to procedural fairness). Coaches have a special responsibility to respect and promote the rights of participants who are in vulnerable or dependent positions and less able to protect their own rights. 3. Interact with others in a manner that enables all participants in sport to maintain their dignity, and 4. Build mutual support among fellow coaches, officials, athletes, and their family members.
In being faithful to the principle of respect for participants, coaches would adhere to the following ethical standards:
Key Words Ethical Standards Respect 1.1 Treat all participants in sport with respect at all times. 1.2 Provide feedback to athletes and other participants in a caring manner that is sensitive to their needs, e.g. focus criticism on the performance rather than on the athlete. 1.3 Respect the areas of expertise, experience, and insights of others in sport by considering carefully their opinions. 1.4 Do not engage publicly (e.g. statements, conversations, jokes, presentations, media reports) in demeaning descriptions of others in sport. 1.5 Be discreet7 in non-public conversations about athletes, coaches, or other participants in sport. Rights 1.6 Recognize athletes' right to consult with other coaches and advisers. 1.7 Respect athletes as autonomous individuals and refrain from intervening inappropriately in personal affairs that are outside the generally accepted jurisdiction of a coach. Equity 1.8 Treat all participants equitably within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, and any other condition. 1.9 Use language that conveys respect for the dignity of others (e.g. gender-neutral terms) in written and verbal communications. 1.10 Do not practice, condone, ignore, facilitate, or collaborate with any form of unjust discrimination in sport. 1.11 Act to prevent or correct practices that are unjustly discriminatory. Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 40 Empowerment8 1.12 Encourage and facilitate participants' abilities to be responsible for their own behaviour, performance, and decisions. 1.13 Respect as much as possible the opinions and wishes of participants when making decisions that affect them. 1.14 Give athletes the opportunity to discuss, contribute to, and agree with proposals for training and for performance standards.
Informed 1.15 Provide athletes with the information necessary for them to be meaningfully involved in participation the decisions that affect them. 1.16 Communicate and cooperate with family9 members, involving them in appropriate decisions pertaining to an athlete's development. 1.17 Clarify the nature of coaching services to participants, i.e. athletes, parents, family members, and significant others. Confidentiality 1.18 Determine, in consultation with athletes and others, what information is confidential. 1.19 Keep confidential any information about athletes or others gained through coaching activities and believed to be considered confidential by those persons. 1.20 Share confidential information only with the consent of those requesting confidentiality or in a way that the individual(s) involved cannot be identified. 1.21 Exercise discretion in recording and communicating information to prevent this information from being interpreted or used to the detriment of others.
1.22 Clarify and implement measures to protect confidential information, e.g. restricting access to confidential records. Mutual support 1.23 Encourage a climate of mutual support among all participants in sport. Extended 1.24 Encourage participants to respect one another and to expect respect for their worth as responsibility individuals. 1.25 Keep informed on current issues related to respect for participants, e.g. gender equity.
II. Responsible Coaching
The principle of responsible coaching carries the basic ethical expectation that the activities of coaches will benefit society in general and participants in particular and will do no harm. Fundamental to the implementation of this principle is the notion of competence - responsible coaching (maximizing benefits and minimizing risks to participants) is performed by coaches who are "well prepared and current"10 in their discipline.
In addition, responsible coaching means that coaches: act in the best interest of the athlete's development as a whole person recognize the power inherent in the position of coach are aware of their personal values and how these affect their practice as coaches acknowledge the limitations of their discipline accept the responsibility to work with other coaches and professionals in sport.
In being faithful to the principle of responsible coaching, coaches would adhere to the following ethical standards:
Key Words Ethical Standards Professional training 2.1 Be responsible for achieving a high level of professional competence through appropriate training. 2.2 Keep current with relevant information (knowledge), coaching and teaching skills, and research through personal learning projects, discussions with colleagues, workshops, courses, conferences, etc. to ensure that coaching services benefit and do not harm Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 41 others. Self-knowledge 2.3 Evaluate how personal experiences, attitudes, beliefs, values, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, individual differences, and stresses influence actions as coaches and integrate this awareness into all efforts to benefit and not harm others. 2.4 Engage in self-care activities that help to avoid conditions (e.g. burnout, addictions) that could result in impaired judgment and interfere with the ability to benefit and not harm others. Beneficence11 2.5 Coach in a way that benefits athletes, removes harm and acts consistently for the good of the athlete, keeping in mind that the same training, skills, and powers that coaches use to produce benefits for athletes are also capable of producing harm. Coaching limits 2.6 Take the limits of knowledge and capacity into account in coaching practice; in particular, do not assume responsibilities if insufficiently prepared for them. 2.7 Recognize and accept when it is appropriate to refer athletes to other coaches or sport specialists.
2.8 Refrain from working in unsafe or inappropriate situations that significantly compromise the quality of coaching services and the health and safety of athletes. Athlete's interest 2.9 Ensure that activities are suitable for the age, experience, ability, and physical and psychological conditions of athletes. 2.10 Prepare athletes systematically and progressively, using appropriate time frames and monitoring physical and psychological adjustments. 2.11 Refrain from using training methods or techniques that may harm athletes; monitor innovative approaches with care. 2.12 Be aware of significant pressures in athletes' lives, e.g. school, family, and financial pressures, and coach in a manner that fosters positive life experiences. 2.13 Consider athletes' future health and well-being as foremost when making decisions about an injured athlete's ability to continue participating. 2.14 Strive to be fully present, physically and mentally, in the performance of coaching duties. Safety 2.15 Ensure that athletes train and perform in suitable and safe settings. 2.16 Make athletes aware of their responsibilities for participating safely in sport. Sexual relationships 2.17 Be acutely aware of power in coaching relationships and, therefore, avoid sexual intimacy with athletes, both during coaching and during that period following coaching when imbalance in power could jeopardize effective decision-making. 2.18 Abstain from and refuse to tolerate in others all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment. Sexual harassment includes either or both of the following: the use of power or authority in an attempt to coerce another person to engage in or tolerate sexual activity. Such uses include explicit or implicit threats of reprisals for non-compliance or promises of reward for compliance. engaging in deliberate or repeated sexually oriented comments, anecdotes, gestures, or touching, if such behaviours are offensive and unwelcome create an offensive, hostile, or intimidating working environment, or can be expected to be harmful to the recipient. Colleagues 2.19 Act toward other coaches in a manner characterized by courtesy, good faith, and respect. 2.20 Collaborate12 with other coaches and colleagues from related disciplines. 2.21 Communicate and cooperate with health practitioners in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of athletes' health-related needs. 2.22 Use discretion for resolving disputes with colleagues, e.g. deal with differences of opinion constructively on a personal basis and refer more serious disputes to appropriate bodies. Extended 2.23 Encourage others, when appropriate, to coach responsibly. responsibility
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 42 2.24 Recognize and address harmful personal practices of others in sport, e.g. drug and alcohol addiction, physical and mental abuse, misuse of power. 2.25 Assume responsibility for the actions of athletes and other supervised individuals with regard to the principle of responsible coaching.
III. Integrity in Relationships
Integrity means that coaches are expected to be honest, sincere, and honourable in their relationships with others. Acting on these values is most possible when coaches possess a high degree of self-awareness and the ability to reflect critically13 on how their perspectives influence their interactions with others.
In being faithful to the principle of integrity in relationships, coaches would adhere to the following ethical standards:
Key Words Ethical Standards Honesty 3.1 Explore mutual expectations with athletes in an honest and open manner, giving due consideration to the age and experience of individuals. 3.2 Accurately represent personal coaching qualifications, experience, competence, and affiliations in spoken and written communications, being careful not to use descriptions or information that could be misinterpreted. 3.3 Make athletes and others clearly aware of coaching qualifications and experience. 3.4 Notify other coaches when working with those coaches' athletes Sincerity 3.5 Honour all promises and commitments, both verbal and written. 3.6 Act with an enthusiastic and genuine appreciation for sport. Honour 3.7 Know the sport and abide by the sport's rules, regulations, and standards. 3.8 Take credit only for the work and ideas actually done or generated and give credit for work done or ideas contributed by others. Conflict of 3.9 Do not exploit any relationship established as a coach to further personal, political, or interest business interests at the expense of the best interests of athletes or other participants. 3.10 Be clear about and avoid abusing relationships (e.g. with athletes, assistants, officials, administrators, board members) and avoid other situations that might present a conflict of interest or reduce the ability to be objective and unbiased in the determination of what might be in the best interests of athletes. 3.11 Declare conflicts of interest when they arise and seek to manage them in a manner that respects the best interests of all those involved. Self-awareness 3.12 Evaluate how personal experiences, attitudes, values, social context, individual differences, and stresses influence coaching activities and thinking, integrating this awareness into all attempts to be neutral and unbiased in coaching. 3.13 Recognize and reveal whether personal views are based on facts, opinions, conjecture, theory, beliefs, etc. Extended 3.14 Encourage athletes and other participants to develop and maintain integrity in their responsibility relationships with others.
IV. Honouring Sport
The principle of honouring sport challenges coaches to recognize, act on, and promote the value of sport for individuals and teams and for society in general.
Honouring sport means that coaches 1. act on and promote clearly articulated values related to coaching and sport 2. encourage and model honourable intentions and actions in their coaching practice, and 3. show high regard for and promote the value of sport in Canadian society and around the world. Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 43
In being faithful to the principle of honouring sport, coaches would adhere to the following ethical standards:
Key Words Ethical Standards Spirit of sport 4.1 Advocate and model the fundamentally positive aspects of sport, e.g. sporting and human excellence, fair play, honest competition and effort, self-discipline, integrity, personal growth and development, respect for the body, challenge and achievement, the joy of movement, and other positive aspects identified by participants. 4.2 Actively seek ways to reduce potentially negative aspects of sport, e.g. winning at all costs, playing to the letter of the rules at the expense of the spirit of the rules, unfairly exploiting competitors' weaknesses, focusing on sport to the harmful exclusion of other aspects of athletes' lives, initiating and supporting potentially harmful training regimes, and other negative aspects identified by participants. Respect for the rules 4.3 Accept both the letter and the spirit of the rules that define and govern sport. 4.4 Actively encourage athletes and other participants to uphold the rules of the sport and the spirit of such rules. Respect for officials 4.5 Accept the role of officials in ensuring that competitions are conducted fairly and and other coaches according to established rules. 4.6 Refrain from abusive personal attacks on officials and other coaches, especially when talking with the media. Drug-free sport 4.7 Support initiatives that encourage the spirit of sport14 (see also 4.1, 4.2). 4.8 Actively discourage the use of performance-enhancing drugs; support athletes' efforts to be drug-free. 4.9 Refrain from encouraging the use of alcohol and tobacco in conjunction with athletic events or victory celebrations at playing sites. Positive role model 4.10 Maintain the highest standards of personal conduct and project a favourable image of the sport and of coaching to athletes, other coaches, officials, spectators, families, the media, and the general public. 4.11 Project an image of health, cleanliness, and functional efficiency in personal habits and appearance, e.g. refrain from smoking while coaching, refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages when working with athletes. Responsibility to 4.12 Promote and maintain the highest standards of the coaching discipline. coaching
4.13 Encourage measures to improve the quality and availability of coaches' professional services.
4.14 Encourage measures that promote education, knowledge development, and research in the field of coaching.
4.15 Develop the coaching profession by exchanging knowledge and experiences with colleagues, athletes, and students and by being participants, course facilitators, or master course conductors in courses and internships.
4.16 Uphold the responsibility to coaching by bringing incompetent or unethical behaviour to the attention of appropriate regulatory committees in a manner consistent with the ethical principles of this code, if informal resolution or correction of the situation is not appropriate or possible.
Extended 4.17 Encourage athletes and other participants to honour sport on a lifelong basis responsibility
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Footnotes
1. The approach, structure, and contents of this code were inspired by the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, 1991. For a detailed guide to this code and how it was developed, see Carole Sinclair and Jean Pettifor, editors, Companion Manual to the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, 1991 (Chelsea, Que.: Canadian Psychological Association 1992). Many of the ideas for ethical standards were drawn from numerous other codes. The most significant of these were developed by the Association québécoise des entraîneurs professionnels en sport, The British Institute of Sport Coaches, and Promotion Plus, Women in Coaching Committee, British Columbia.
2. Respect: consideration of the dignity of others; courteous regard
3. Participants: those taking part in sport, e.g. athletes and their family members, coaches, officials, volunteers, administrators
4. Dignity: self-respect; self-worth
5. Worthy: having worth, value, or merit; deserving praise; valuable; noble; estimable; virtuous; legitimate
6. Condition: a provision or stipulation called for as a requirement for participation or competition; a pre-requisite; anything that modifies or restricts the nature of participation
7. Discreet: prudent; cautious; wary; careful about what one says or does
8. Empowerment: the act of enabling or state of being enabled
9. Family: those persons who are identified by an athlete as providing familial support, whether or not they are biologically related
10. Integrity Makes True Champions: The Coaching Code of Ethics (Gloucester, Ont.: Coaching Association of Canada, Canadian Association of National Coaches, 1993).
11. Beneficence: an ideal or principle of conduct that requires us to act in a way that benefits others. Such benefit might take the form of preventing or removing harm, or acting directly to produce a good. The same training, skills, and powers coaches use to produce benefits are also capable of producing harm.
12. Collaboration: a process through which parties such as members of an interdisciplinary team (e.g. trainer, psychologist, masseuse, team captain) work together on problems and issues to develop solutions that go beyond their limited visions of what is possible. Collaboration is based on the simple adage that two heads are better than one and that one by itself is not good enough. See Barbara Gray, Collaborating: Finding Common Ground for Multiparty Problems. (London, England: Jossey-Bass Publishers 1989), 5.
13. In coaching, critical reflection questions existing assumptions about the values and practices that govern coaches' actions. The essential component of critical reflection is an attitude based on (i) open-mindedness, i.e. an active predisposition to hear more than one side of an issue; (ii) active inquiry, i.e. asking why things are done the way they are; and (iii) sincerity, i.e. coaches being genuine in their coaching relationships. HIV/AIDS Education for Nurses: Practice Issues and Curriculum Guidelines (Ottawa: Canadian Nurses Association 1992).
14. The Canadian Centre for Drug-Free Sport has designed a major campaign under the theme of the spirit of sport. At the heart of their message is the premise that inherent in sport are all the strengths, values, and qualities necessary to overcome the incursion of performance-enhancing drugs. Sport is strong and it gives (or can give) strength to those who Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 45 participate. This theme embraces the fundamental positive aspects of sport, is non-blaming and non-moralistic, and emphasizes the positive attributes of sport. Manifest Communications Inc., "Draft Strategy for A National Educational Campaign to Promote Drug-Free Sport in Canada" (Document prepared for Canadian Centre for Drug-Free Sport, Ottawa, April 1993).
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 46 Appendix D. Coach Consent Form
COACH CONSENT FORM Participation within Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) is a privilege that requires full compliance with CCAA regulations, including CCAA Eligibility, Code of Ethics and Drug Education & Control Regulations. Coaches are responsible for obtaining these regulations from their Athletic Director and to inquire how their respective circumstance relates to each.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & CODE OF ETHIC EXPECTATIONS OF COACHES:
It is critical that Coaches familiarize themselves with the CCAA Policies and Procedures entitled "Eligibility" and “Code of Ethics”. Coaches are responsible for obtaining these rules from their Athletic Director and to inquire how their respective circumstance relates to CCAA eligibility requirements and code of ethic expectations. This is important, as Coaches need to be aware that those who participate in CCAA competition and are found to be in violation of these policies, among other sanctions, may be suspended for the remainder of the current competition and in subsequent competitions.
USE OF BANNED OR PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES OR METHODS:
CCAA is unequivocally opposed to encouragement of the use of banned or restricted substances or methods in contravention of the rules of the national and/or international sport federations, the International Olympic Committee or Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire by Coaches. CCAA is equally opposed to any encouragement of the use of such substances and methods by individuals in positions of leadership in amateur sport (i.e. medical practitioners, sport scientists, administrators, team managers, student-athletes etc.) or by the Coaches themselves. Any Coach who has been proven through appropriate and due process to be in contravention of the rules of CCAA and/or the respective National and/or International Sport Federation will be suspended from all CCAA competition, including Conference and non-Conference play as per CCAA policy.
COLLECTION, USE AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION:
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the CCAA, Coaches allow the CCAA to collect and disclose personal information for the following circumstances: Administration and registration of Coaches wishing to participate in CCAA sanctioned events organized by athletic personnel associated with the CCAA. Administering its Drug Education and Testing Program, the CCAA discloses personal information of Coaches to the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport. Via CCAA's website and other CCAA publications for the purpose of honouring Coaches for excellence and their contribution to CCAA sport through awards and other honours. Publishing of sporting event programs.
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Appendix E. Important Website Addresses
Sport Websites: Pacific Western Athletic Association www.pacwestbc.ca Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association www.ccaa.ca Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence http://www.piseworld.com/ Canadian Sport Centre Pacific http://www.cscpacific.ca/content/home.asp CoachesBC http://www.coachesbc.ca/nccp Canadian Online Sports Network http://sportscanada.tv/ Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports http://www.cces.ca/en/home
Camosun College Websites: Camosun College Directory http://camosun.ca/about/directory.html Student Services http://camosun.ca/services/index.html Financial Aid and Awards http://camosun.ca/services/financialaid/ Important Dates http://camosun.ca/learn/calendar/current/important-dates.html Centre for Sport and Exercise Education http://camosun.ca/learn/programs/sport-exercise/
Chargers Websites: Chargers Website http://camosun.ca/sports/chargers Chargers Blog http://camosunchargers.blogspot.com Chargers Flickr Photo Stream http://www.flickr.com/photos/camosunchargers Chargers Facebook http://www.facebook.com/camosunchargers Chargers Twitter http://www.twitter.com/camosunchargers
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 48 Appendix F. CCES Substance Quick Reference Card
Chargers Coaches Handbook 2012-2013 49 Appendix G. LifeMark Sport Medicine
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