Code of Conduct

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Coastal Volleyball Club Inc.
Code of Conduct / Honor Code

Team members will display proper respect and sportsmanship toward coaches, officials, administrator, teammates, fellow competitors and the public at all times.

Team members and staff will refrain from any illegal or inappropriate behavior that would detract from a positive image of the team or be detrimental to its performance objectives.

The possession or use of alcohol or tobacco products by any athlete is prohibited.

The possession, use or sale/distribution of any controlled or illegal substance or any form of weapon is strictly forbidden.

Team members are reminded that when competing in tournaments, traveling on trips and attending other club-related functions, they are representing both themselves and the Coastal Volleyball Club Inc. Athlete behavior must positively reflect the high standards of the club.

Players are to refrain from inappropriate physical contact at team activities.

Players are to refrain from the use of inappropriate language.

Discipline:

a. Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct / Honor Code as set forth in this document may result in disciplinary action. Such discipline may include, but may not be limited to:

i.      Dismissal from the trip and immediate return home at the athlete’s expense;

ii.      Disqualification from future tournaments, either local or traveling;

iii.      Financial penalties;

iv.      Dismissal from team; and/or

v.      Penalties set forth in the USA Volleyball Participant Code of Conduct, which may include a lifetime ban.