Objective

The Club’s Code of Conduct establishes a clear set of guidelines for our parents/guardians.

Its primary goal is to help ensure that skiing is a fun, positive experience.

The Code of Conduct is based on the concept of fair play, defined by these basic principles:

Respect for the rules
Respect for all participants, including coaches, team mates and opponents
Respect for the judges and their decisions
Exemplary behaviour and maintenance of self control and personal responsibility.

All participants are expected to behave in an appropriate manner while representing the club. As the oldest kids on the program the Alpine/ Freeride participants are often looked up to by the younger children, they should present themselves as positive role models by being respectful and courteous to other children, coaches, and parents.

The Code of Conduct should be read by all parents/guardians. It is a condition of continuing SMSC membership that all members follow the Code of Conduct at all times.

Parents Code of Conduct

I will remember that my child skis for his or her enjoyment, not for mine.

I will NOT give instructions to skiers. That is the coaches’ job.

I will never question the coaches’ intentions or honesty, but I will feel free to have fair, open discussion with coaches when necessary. Everyone makes mistakes so always assume that no malicious intent is present.

I will not interfere with scheduled practices by speaking to the coaches while on slope. If I need to speak to a coach, he/she can be approached before or after practice, or by email or telephone.

I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning, so that he/she will not feel defeated by the outcome of a race.

I will make my child feel like a winner by offering praise for competing fairly and accomplishing goals.

I will never ridicule or discipline my child for making a mistake at practices, or at meets.

I will support all efforts to eliminate verbal or physical abuse and inappropriate behaviour in our workouts, meets and activities.

I will remember that children learn best by example. I will teach my child respect, and I will encourage my child’s team mates and opponents.

I will make sure that my son/daughter shows up for scheduled practices and meets at the times designated by the coaches.