At Seaside, when an athlete decides to participate in the activity of club volleyball, the player must agree to meet the following standards as representatives of our organization:
Seaside Players Code of Conduct
In deciding to participate in the activity of volleyball, the athlete must agree to meet the following standards as representatives of our organization:
- As part of his or her commitment, an athlete is expected to attend all scheduled practices, games, meetings and tournaments. When absence is unavoidable, a text or phone call to the coach will be expected. Chronic absence could result in an athlete being denied an opportunity to play in the next game/tournament, or possible removal from the team.
- Athletes are expected to show respect for all teammates, officials, spectators, coaches and athletes from opposing teams as well as for the rules of the game.
- Use of any illegal or controlled substance (alcohol, drugs, tobacco) will not be tolerated in any form whatsoever. Such use will be cause for immediate dismissal from the organization.
- Harrassment of teammates, other club members or opposition's players will not be tolerated. This includes verbal, physical abuse, taunting, mocking and using Social Media videos, texts and postings for the purpose of shaming and intimitation.
- Adhere to all current protocols laid out by the Provincial Health Organization, Volleyball BC and any practice or game facility.
- When at games or tournaments requiring overnight stays, expect the following:
- Curfews set will be enforced and strictly adhered to.
- Meals will be taken as a team. Parents accompanying the team are welcome to join the team.
- Athletes will respect all properties they will be at during events. Players will be held responsible for any willful damage. Rules and Guidelines for Travel Traveling:
- Safety comes first for all; nobody goes alone to any destination.
- Athletes may NOT leave hotel grounds or playing venues without the permission of their respective coach.
- Coaches assign players to rooms. Switching rooms is prohibited.
- Parent chaperones are there to support the efforts of players and coaches. All decisions by the team coach will be adhered to (on or off the court).
- Athletes will abide by all team rules generally in effect; no screaming, shouting, running, trashing of rooms, hotels, restaurants, no alcohol, cigarettes or drugs of any kind, and ALWAYS act with class.
- Make sure you leave every place as clean as you found it. If the coaches have to clean up after you, they will not be happy (and neither will you).
- The team must stay together at all times while at tournaments.
- Ensure that you have money to buy food (if a concession stand is available) otherwise, and preferably, pack your own lunch from home (sandwiches, fresh fruits and vegetables such as oranges, carrots, celery, cucumbers, etc.). Good athletes stay away from junk food, particularly during tournaments. Bring your own water bottle.
- Most of all, avoid doing anything stupid or silly to get the coaches upset, for it makes the trip a very long one, especially for you!
Disciplinary action will be taken for failure to follow the above guidelines. These could include athletes sitting for a game, or games, suspension from the team or a set period of time, or in extreme cases, being removed from the team entirely.
