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CODE of CONDUCT

Special Olympics is committed to the highest ideals of sport and expects all athletes to honor the sport and Special Olympics. All Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners agree to the following code:

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Sportsmanship

  • I will practice good sportsmanship.

  • I will act in ways that bring respect to me, my coaches, my team, and Special Olympics.

  • I will not use bad language.

  • I will not swear or insult other persons.

  • I will not fight (physical or verbal) with other athletes, coaches, volunteers, or staff.

  • I will listen to directions given by my coach and Special Olympics staff.

  • I will let my coach know whenever I leave my team.

Training and Competition

  • I will train regularly, participating fully in each session to the best of my ability.

  • I will learn and follow the rules of my sport.

  • I will listen to my coaches and the officials and ask questions when I do not understand.

  • I will let the “coaches coach” and will not attempt to coach my fellow teammates unless asked to do so by the Head Coach.

  • I will always try my best during training, divisions, and competitions.

  • I will not “hold back” in preliminaries just to get into an easier final heat.

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Responsibilities for My Actions

  • I will not make inappropriate or unwanted physical, verbal, or sexual advances on others.

  • I will not smoke in non-smoking areas.

  • I will not drink alcohol or use illegal drugs at Special Olympics events.

  • I will not take drugs for the purpose of improving my performance.

  • I will obey all laws and Special Olympics rules.

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Team Expectations

  • I will have my medicals and consent forms filled out and submitted to the state office and the team prior to the FIRST day of practice or I will not be able to participate.

  • I must participate in all practices to be able to compete in competitions. I will only be allowed two (2) excused practices. If I miss more than two (2) excused practices, I will not be able to participate in the competition.

  • I must call and let the sports season head coach know if I am not going to be at practice. This contact information will be given on the first day of practice to the family/athlete of each sports season.

  • I must be at practice for assessments or I will not be able to participate in the competitions.

  • I will check in with my coaches at competitions.

  • I will be accompanied by my parent/PCA/caregiver AT ALL TIMES at competitions.

  • Once I have checked in at a competition, I may not leave the competition venue without getting permission/checking out with the Head Coach.

  • I will return my code of conduct on or before the FIRST practice or I will not participate.

  • If I am not able to compete at competitions, because of the above expectations, I may still be able to practice if I have my medicals and consent forms filled out, based on the sports season and the head coach’s decision.

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