Members of Jeon Eui Taekwondo are expected to conduct themselves at all times in the spirit of fair play and in a responsible manner. Such conduct is expected of participants from the beginning of their selection Seminar/Training Camp preceding the tournaments until they return home from the Tournaments or while representing Jeon Eui Taekwondo after the tournaments (i.e. any special ceremonies, etc.).

It is expected that all participants will fulfill their roles and responsibilities as outlined. Individuals who fail to do so will be subject to discipline. Though several infractions are listed in this document, please note other types of infractions may exist. Infractions will be dealt with in an appropriate manner by all parties.

All Members of Jeon Eui Taekwondo are Expected to:

• Act as ambassadors for their local sport club, Provincial Sport Organization (“PSOs”) and the Province of British Columbia;
• Participate in the designated tournaments in the spirit of fair play, co-operation and respect for others at all times;
• Respect the rules, school, Team BC, the Canada Games Council, and/or the Host Society;
• Perform to the best of their ability in every competition and accept with pride the result their effort brings;
• Respect their opponents and the directions and decisions of officials;
• Be gracious in victory and defeat;
• Respect the rights of the residents of the host communities and members from other Provinces and Territories;
• Conduct themselves to ensure that the tournaments take place in a safe environment, free from harassment and discrimination, for all members.

Members of Jeon Eui Taekwondo will:

• Abide by the established curfew (all athletes, coaches and managers who are anywhere in the residence are to be quiet after 11 PM; All athletes, coaches and managers are to be in residence in their assigned room, in bed, with the lights out and quiet by midnight);
• Reside in the Athletes’ Village for the full duration of the Seminars or Trainings or Tournaments;
• Respect the Clean Air policy and ban on smoking at Tournament venues and facilities;
• Obey all federal laws, and provincial laws of the Host Province and municipal by-laws, on alcohol consumption and illegal substance (drug) and tobacco use;
• Be punctual for all school functions and activities.

Members of Jeon Eui Taekwondo will not:

• Verbally or physically abuse other members of Jeon Eui Taekwondo or participants (including volunteers) working for the Host Society or the host community at large;
• Show disrespect to officials or Host Society staff/volunteers, including the use of foul language and obscene or offensive gestures;
• Breach any of the rules of Taekwondo, Team BC, the Canada Games Council and/or the Host Society;
• Abuse, damage or destroy facilities, accommodations or equipment;
• Fail to comply with rulings by officials, coaches, managers, or any other person in a position of authority or responsibility;
• Bet or take part in illegal gambling;
• Indulge in any other unreasonable conduct which brings Jeon Eui Taekwondo into disrepute, including but not limited to, activities which disturb or disrupt the peace, infractions of municipal, provincial or federal laws, the abusive use of alcohol, the non-medical use of drugs, tobacco, or the use of alcohol by minors, etc.

Infractions

Listed below are examples of minor (“misconduct”) and major (“gross misconduct”) infractions. This is not an inclusive or exhaustive list but is based on the standard of behavior expected by Jeon Eui Taekwondo members at the Tournaments. For both minor and major infractions, the individual being disciplined will have an opportunity to respond to the allegations. Procedures and disciplinary range of action for dealing with the infraction will be based on the same guidelines as outlined in this document.

Minor Infractions

All minor infractions shall be reported to the Head Coach for the sport. The Head Coach shall determine appropriate disciplinary sanctions in accordance with the guidelines outlined in this policy. Minor infractions may include but are not limited to:

• Single instances of disrespectful behaviour;
• Single instances of unsporting behaviour such as arguing;
• Being late, or absent from, Team BC activities or functions (without permission from Head Coach or delagate);
• Failing to follow the dress code;
• Use of tobacco products by minors (under 19 years of age);
• Use of tobacco products by adults within the Athletes’ Village, at official Team BC activities or functions, or competition sites;
• A minor disturbance or disruption after quiet time
• Other similar infractions of minor severity.

Major Infractions

All major infractions shall be reported to the Head Coach for the sport. A Discipline Committee shall determine the appropriate disciplinary sanction in accordance with the guidelines outlined in this policy. Major infractions may include but are not limited to:

• Repeated minor infractions;
• Unsportsmanlike conduct such as fighting;
• Major disruptions after quiet time and curfew;
• Possession or use of alcohol by a minor at any time;
• Posession or use of alcohol by an adult within the Athletes’ Village (with the exeption of the Coaches Lounge for coaches of legal age), or being under the influence of alcohol at any times during the Games;
• Intoxication at any time;
• Pranks, jokes, or other activities which endanger the safety of others;
• Possession or use of illegal drugs;
• An anti-doping rule violation under the Canadian Anti-Doping Program;
• Failure of coaches to enforce discipline for minor infractions;
• Other similar infractions of major severity.

Disciplinary Sanctions

The following are examples of disciplinary sanctions that may be applied, singly or in combination.

1. Impose an earlier curfew;
2. Issue a verbal reprimand or warning to the member;
3. Issue a written reprimand or warning to be filed in the mission office and PSO;
4. Require the member to make a verbal apology to the Host Society, his or her Teammates, his or her coaches, or such other parties as are appropriate;
5. Require the member to hand deliver a written apology to such parties as are appropriate;
6. Expel the member from the Tournaments after the completion of his or her competition;
7. Suspend the member from his or her competition;
8. Expel the member from the Tournaments before completion of his or her competition;
9. Prohibit the member from participating in the Tournaments program or from representing Jeon Eui Taekwondo at future Tournaments and/or Jeon Eui Taekwondo functions.

In applying sanctions, the following aggravating or mitigating circumstances may be regard to:

• The nature and severity of the infraction;
• Whether the infraction is the member’s first offence or a repeat offence;
• The member’s acknowledgement of responsibility;
• The member’s extent of remorse;
• The age, maturity or experience of the member; and
• The member’s prospects for rehabilitation.

In addition to the provisions of this Policy, officials of Jeon Eui Taekwondo may contact local police concerning the behavior of any Jeon Eui Taekwondo member, if appropriate to do so. Also, a member may be subject to further disciplinary procedures by their PSO or NSO, in addition to the disciplinary procedures set out by Jeon Eui Taekwondo.

I confirm that I have had sufficient time to read and understand each term in this waiver in its entirety and have agreed to the terms freely and voluntarily. I understand that this waiver is binding on myself and my Legal Representatives.