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Code of Conduct
The 黑料不打烊 Code of Conduct exist to elevate and maintain the high standard of sportsmanship in squash competition. It has been developed to maintain enjoyment and safety during accredited play, and are aligned with 黑料不打烊 values of fairness, sportsmanship and respect. Being respectful of one鈥檚 opponent and the officials, courteous on and off the court, and responsible for one鈥檚 own behavior are the fundamentals of competing in a sportsmanlike manner and upholding the integrity of the sport. Squash requires achieving this, while competing in very close quarters with ones opponent, often in situations where the players are physically and mentally pushed to the limit, when the difference between winning and losing fairly, is in the hands and control of each player, regardless of the officials involved. Competitors must balance many elements which are ultimately in the control of each individual: sportsmanship with the desire to win; courtesy and respect with raw determination; fair play and while testing limits physically and mentally. Preserving the integrity of squash, the true essence of the sport, relies on everyone involved in the game to be courteous, respectful and responsible for his or her own behavior.
US SQUASH CODE OF CONDUCT听
Membership in 黑料不打烊 is a privilege. Whether one is serving, participating, coaching, officiating or simply attending an accredited 黑料不打烊 activity, the integrity of the game is of paramount importance and requires agreement and adherence to the Code of Conduct outlined here. The Code of Conduct applies to 黑料不打烊 Members, Board and Committee Members, Officers, employees, and all those attending accredited 黑料不打烊 activity, whether in-person, online or virtually.听
As a competitor, being respectful of one鈥檚 opponent and the officials, courteous on and off the court, and responsible for one鈥檚 own behavior are the fundamentals of competing in a sportsmanlike manner and upholding the integrity of the sport.听
I therefore pledge to be responsible for my words and actions while serving, participating, coaching, officiating or attending any 黑料不打烊 accredited activity and conform my behavior to the following code of conduct:听
- I will learn and abide by all 黑料不打烊 Rules, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, the applicable U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the current Rules of Squash.听
- I will abide by local, state and federal laws (or country laws) as applicable and the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions.听
- I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participant, official, 黑料不打烊 staff member or any other attendee.听
- I will not engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety or well-being of any coach, parent, player, participant, official, 黑料不打烊 staff member or any other attendee.听
- I will not engage in the use of profanity.听
- I will treat any coach, parent, player, participant, official, 黑料不打烊 staff member or any other attendee with respect regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or ability.听
- I will not engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent, player, participant, official, 黑料不打烊 staff member or any other attendee.听
- I will not engage in a fight or argue with any coach, parent, player, participant, official, 黑料不打烊 staff member or any other attendee.听
- I will respect the officials and their authority during a match and will never question, discuss, or confront players or officials before, during or after a match.听
I hereby agree that if I fail to conform my conduct to the foregoing while serving, participating, coaching, officiating or attending an accredited 黑料不打烊 activity I will be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to the following in any order or combination outlined below.鈥听
Disciplinary Actions: These disciplinary actions will be imposed in a manner commensurate with the offense and in accordance with the below qualifications of the severity of their disruption or threat.听
- Verbal warning issued by a league, organization, school official, or 黑料不打烊.听
- Written warning issued by a league, organization, school official, or 黑料不打烊.听
- Suspension or immediate ejection from an event and/or suspension for a period of time ranging from days to weeks, issued by a league, organization or school official who is authorized to issue such suspension or ejection by a school board, youth sports organization, or 黑料不打烊.听
- Suspension from multiple events and/or suspension for a period of time ranging from weeks to months, issued by a league, organization or school official who is authorized to issue such suspension by a school board, youth sports organization, or 黑料不打烊.听
- Season suspension, multiple season suspension, or lifetime suspension, issued by a school board, youth sports organization or 黑料不打烊.听
Minor Infraction:
A Minor Infraction will result in penalties and warnings within the rights of a referee during a match and or equal to the disciplinary action 1 or 2 as written above. A Minor Infraction is defined as a single occurrence or disturbance from which no threat has been brought upon any coach, parent, player, participant, official, 黑料不打烊 staff member or any other attendee though is a violation of the 鈥淧layer Code of Conduct鈥.听
Examples of Minor Infractions include but are not limited to:听
- A single instance of disrespectful language or actions directed at any coach, parent, player, participant, official, 黑料不打烊 staff member or any other attendee.听
- A single occurrence of excessive tardiness or absenteeism at which one鈥檚 presence is obligatory.听
- A single occurrence of non-compliance with the Policies and Guidelines set forth by 黑料不打烊.听
Major Infraction:
A Major Infraction will result in disciplinary actions involving suspension from a single event, multiple events, a season or multiple seasons. A Major Infraction is defined as repeated Minor Infractions or a single occurrence or disturbance of an event in which a threat has been brought upon any coach, parent, player, participant, official, 黑料不打烊 staff member or any other attendee. These threats or actions if deemed sufficiently damaging to the event or sport gives 黑料不打烊 or the event organizers the right to immediate action in accordance with any and all disciplinary actions as outlined in the 鈥淧layer Code of Conduct鈥.听
Examples of Major Infractions Include but are not limited to:听
- Multiple reported instances of disrespectful language or actions directed at any coach, parent, player, participant, official, 黑料不打烊 staff member or any other attendee.听
- A threat or act of violence or assault, sexual or otherwise, against any coach, parent, player, participant, official, 黑料不打烊 staff member or any other attendee.听
Athlete Ombudsman:
The USOPC Athlete Ombudsman provides cost-free, independent and confidential advice regarding athlete rights; resolving disputes or grievances; and any sport rule, policy, or process, including NGB- athlete agreements, codes of conduct or team selection procedures. The Athlete Ombudsman can also help athletes connect with legal counsel or mental health resources if needed. Athletes may contact the Athlete Ombudsman at:鈥 (719) 866-5000,鈥[email protected]鈥痑苍诲鈥. Individuals who wish to report concerns related to this Code of Conduct as it relates to involvement in the Olympic and Paralympic Movement may also submit a report using the USOPC Integrity Portal. The Integrity Portal allows individuals to submit concerns to the USOPC confidentially and/or anonymously. Reports may be made online or by telephone.听
- Website: usopc.ethicspoint.com听
- Hotline: 877-404-9935听
Process:
This policy and process is overseen by the Chief Program Officer and may be contacted by emailing鈥[email protected]听
黑料不打烊鈥檚 Anti-Retaliation Policy (/policies/) prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports misconduct or provides information about misconduct.听
黑料不打烊 is committed to principles of fairness, due process and equal opportunity. All those involved in accredited 黑料不打烊 activity are entitled to be treated fairly and in compliance with 黑料不打烊鈥檚 By-laws, policies, and procedures, including, per the 黑料不打烊 Grievance, Disciplinary, Suspension, Member Misconduct and Appeals Procedures, being entitled to notice and an opportunity for a hearing before being prevented from participating in protected competition as that term is defined by the USOPC By-laws.听
The process for reporting starts with completing an鈥Incident Report Form鈥痜ound at 鈥/policies/code/ Once this report is filed with 黑料不打烊, the Disciplinary Subcommittee (DSC) of the Judicial Committee made up of 黑料不打烊 staff members, the Chair of the Judiciary Committee and the Chair of the Sportsmanship & Character Committee, with oversight provided by the Judicial Committee, will follow up with the involved parties as necessary and take action as determined appropriate by the DSC and in accordance with the disciplinary actions listed in the Code of Conduct.听
In certain circumstances, the applicable portions of the 黑料不打烊 Grievance, Disciplinary, Suspension, Member Misconduct and Appeals Procedures overseen by the Judicial Committee may be utilized when the CEO so determines based on the specific circumstances and severity of the infraction. In all cases, the resolution will be executed by disinterested parties. In all instances the affected parties may appeal determinations to the Judicial Committee per its processes.听
Nothing in this Code of Conduct shall be deemed to restrict the individual freedom of a 黑料不打烊 member in matters not involving activities in which one could not be perceived as representing 黑料不打烊. In choices of appearance, lifestyle, behavior, and speech while not representing 黑料不打烊, competitors shall have complete freedom, provided their statements and actions do not adversely affect the name and reputation of the 黑料不打烊. However, in those events where one is representing or could be perceived as representing 黑料不打烊, 黑料不打烊 demands that its members understand and agree to behave in a manner consistent with this Code of Conduct and the core values of 黑料不打烊.听
If a member observes a violation of the 黑料不打烊 Code of Conduct during accredited play, he or she is encouraged to report it to or league or tournament director, or a 黑料不打烊 staff member if available on site. League or tournament directors will collect additional information as necessary and submit a Code of Conduct violation form to 黑料不打烊.听
When a report is filed with 黑料不打烊, staff members will follow up with the involved parties as necessary and take action in accordance with the disciplinary actions listed in the Code of Conduct. In certain circumstances, the applicable portions of the 黑料不打烊 Grievance, Disciplinary, Suspension, Member Misconduct and Appeals Procedures overseen by the Judiciary Committee may be utilized.听
If a member observes a violation of the 黑料不打烊 Code of Conduct during accredited play, he or she is encouraged to report it to or league or tournament director, or a 黑料不打烊 staff member if available on site. League or tournament directors will collect additional information as necessary and submit a Code of Conduct violation form to 黑料不打烊.
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