DISCIPLINARY ACTION – COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS Special Olympics Ontario has sole and absolute discretion as to any disciplinary actions to be taken if a person violates the Athlete Code of Conduct or the Volunteer & Coach Code. Any action taken is predicated with the good faith belief of Special Olympics Ontario that the disciplinary action is appropriate. Any disciplinary action …
CONDUCTING A SAFE PROGRAM Risk Management Responsibilities Coaches have the ultimate responsibility to reduce the risks of participation for athletes involved in the sport that they are coaching. Equipment Athletes need to have the proper equipment for each sport, and if equipment must be worn, it should fit properly. The following areas should be addressed: Adequate amount …
HARASSMENT All members of the organization including volunteers, coaches, athletes, officials, staff and members of the board are to refrain from any behaviour that constitutes harassment, where harassment is defined as comment or conduct directed towards an individual or group, which is offensive, abusive, racist, sexist, degrading, or malicious. Types of behaviour that constitute harassment include, but are …
AUTHORITY & RESPONSIBILITY Each member of Special Olympics Ontario, including staff, coaches, trainers, officials and participants have certain responsibilities in order to comply with the policy on risk management. The following is a list of responsibilities: To nurture a participation/social/competitive spirit in the confines of a safe environment. 2. To co-operate with other sport organizations at the community, …
COMMITMENT ON ABUSE People with an intellectual disability need a place to go where they can have fun and enjoy the physical and social aspects of participating in sport. These guidelines are to ensure that they are also safe from any kind of abuse. We thank you for reading these guidelines and we are willing to discuss them with …
