Codes of Conduct
Coaches
- Have respect for yourself, your team, other SCA Member Teams, and the SCA Executive.
- To perform their duties in a respectful and unprejudiced manner.
- To be knowledgable about school rules & regulations regarding:
- Confidentiality of student information
- Bahavioural expecations of students and coaching staff
- Athletic program policies
- Lines of communication & authority with the school system
- Be familiar with SCA Rules & Regulations as outlined in the SCA Rule Book.
- Accept & respect judgment and interpretation made by SCA officials at SCA Sanctioned Competitions.
- Act professionally and with dignity at all times.
- To emphasize:
- Respect for each other and for the coaching staff
- Sportsmanship
- Teamwork
- Accepting victory and defeat graciously
- School spirit/qualities of student leadership
- Good citizenship
- Avoid the consumption of alcohol or use of substances during any interaction with the team.
- Avoid inappropriate language or attitude - insulting, negativity, or using profanity.
- Have the proper training to avoid jeopardizing a team's safety.
- Recognize the entire team's ability level and limit the team's activities appropriately.
- Ensure that competition fees, transportation and accomodations are set before deadlines.
- Instill the importance of good sportsmanship and require that the team display this at all times.
- Wear appropriate attire during any team interaction.
Athletes
- Have respect for yourself, your teammates, your coaching staff, other SCA Member Teams, and the SCA Executive.
- Stay positive and have a good attitude.
- Humbly accept victory and graciously accept defeat.
- Ensure that you have the proper training before attempting any skill.
- Show good sportsmanship and be responsible.
- Wear appropriate attire during any team interaction.
- Always strive to improve yourself and your performance.
- Have FUN!
Parents, Spectators, & Mascots
- Have respect for every athlete, coach, and SCA Executive member.
- Act with respect, dignity, and grace.
- Refrain from acting inappropriately or using inappropriate language or actions.
- Understand that the SCA Executive and/or designated Competition Arbitrator has the right to ask you to leave the competition if they decide that you are disrupting the competition or negatively affecting the competition experience for others.
Judges
- Act and dress in a professional manner. Unacceptable behaviour, language or clothing will NOT be tolerated and will result in the relinquishment of your duties.
- Perform your duties in a respectful and unprejudiced manner.
- Be familiar with SCA Rules as outlined in the SCA Rule Book.
- Ensure that you are properly educated to do your job.
- Ensure praise is consistent amongst teams.




