The purpose of the Ontario Coaches Code of Conduct is to establish and
maintain standards for badminton coaches and to provide a safe and positive
environment for coaches, athletes and officials. Each coach shall adhere, at all times, to
standards of personal and professional conduct which reflect credit on the
coach, the Ontario Badminton Coaches Association, and the
1. Refrain from unfair criticism of
fellow coaches.
2. Do not compromise athletes by
advocating measures which could constitute seeking to gain an unfair advantage.
3. Treat opponents with due respect, both in victory and
defeat.
4. Do not publicly question the judgment
or honesty of tournament officials.
5. If an athlete commits an act that
is contrary to any OBA rule, the coach should report it to the association.
6. If you should become aware of a
conflict between obligations to your athletes and obligations to an
organization employing you, you must make explicit the nature of the conflict,
and the loyalties and responsibilities involved, to all parties concerned.
7. Badminton coaches have a
responsibility to declare to their players and/or employers any other current
coaching commitments.
8. Clarify in advance with players
and/or employers the number of sessions, fees (if any) and method of payment.
9. If you enter into a commitment with an
employer, with a team, or with an individual athlete, the nature of that
commitment shall be deemed to be specifically agreed.
10. Avoid undue intimacy with athletes, both
during coaching and during that period following coaching. Actions may be misinterpreted and
lead to allegations of misconduct or impropriety.
11. Do not attempt to exert undue
influence over the player in order to obtain personal benefit or reward.
12. Do not abuse athletes, other coaches or
officials in any manner.
13. Do not divulge confidential
information relating to a player to a third party without the express approval
of the player concerned.
14. Do not drink or take alcohol while coaching.
15. Take all reasonable steps to ensure that a
safe playing environment is provided to athletes.
16. Do not in any way misrepresent coaching
qualifications, affiliations, or professional competence to any athlete or in
any publication, broadcast, or seminar.
Any individual or organization wishing to make a complaint against a
badminton coach within the context of this Codes of Conduct should make a
written report of the allegations to the OBA.
Detailed procedural guidelines will be issued thereafter to all parties
concerned ion the complaint. Misconduct
may give rise to disciplinary action by the OBA. Any criminal conviction of a serious nature
that comes to the attention of the Association shall result in an immediate
review of Coaches Association Membership.
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