Balance Point Athlete Code of Conduct

Sportsmanship 

• I represent the Balance Point Racing Club, and I know that this is an important role.
• I act in ways that bring respect to my coaches, my team, the governing body, and myself.
• I communicate first with my coach if there is an important matter.
• I use acceptable language at all times, and I speak positively of others.
• I cooperate with coaches, officials, volunteers and fellow athletes.
• I try to be a good role model for other athletes.

Training and Competition 

• When I train I always try my best.
• I set goals and work with my coaches to achieve the goals.
• I listen to and show respect for my coaches and all my teammates.
• I will respect and abide by the rules of my competition governing body (Triathlon Canada, Cycling Canada, UCI, ITU, etc.)
• I will train and race under the natural ability of my own physiology. (parameters of this are governed by World Anti-Doping Association and your sports governing body)

Responsibility for Actions 

• I will not participate in practices or display behaviors that are considered to be infractions (click on image to the right to table).
• I will report immediately to a coach when there is a situation in which someone (this includes me) has been hurt or could potentially be hurt.

Agreement

• All Balance Point Athletes must understand and agree to the Athlete Code of Conduct
• All Balance Point Athletes will obey the Athlete Code of Conduct.
• All Balance Point Athletes understand that failure to obey the Athlete Code of Conduct may lead to loss of the privilege to compete or train as a member of the Balance Point Racing Club.