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 …
