Application of this code

All individuals have a responsibility to:

1. Maintain and enhance the dignity and self-esteem of 41SIX Volleyball members and other individuals by:

   • Demonstrating respect to individuals regardless of body type, physical characteristics, athletic ability, gender, ancestry, colour, ethnic or racial origin, nationality, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, religious belief, political belief, disability or economic status.

   • Focusing comments or criticism appropriately and avoiding public criticism of athletes, coaches, officials, organizers, volunteers, employees and members.

   • Consistently demonstrating the spirit of sportsmanship, sports leadership and ethical conduct.

   • Acting, when appropriate, to prevent or correct practices that are unjustly discriminatory.

   • Consistently treating individuals fairly and reasonably

   • Ensuring adherence to the rules of volleyball and the spirit of those rules.

2. Theft and any form of stealing will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

   • ​The act of theft is a serious offence that can have significant consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator. At 41SIX Volleyball Club, we take theft very seriously, and we have a firm stance on it. We want to make it clear that any form of stealing, whether it's from a player, coach, or other opponents, will not be tolerated under any circumstances. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards theft, and we expect all players. / coaches to adhere to this policy. We believe that a volleyball club built on trust and honesty is essential for everyone's safety and well-being. Therefore, we encourage all players/coaches to report any suspicious activities or incidents of the theft immediately to the appropriate authorities. By working together and holding ourselves accountable, we can create a safe and productive environment for everyone.

3. ​Refrain from any behaviour that constitutes harassment, where harassment is defined as comment or conduct directed towards an individual or group which is offensive, abusive, racist, sexist, degrading, or malicious. Types of behaviour that constitute harassment include, but are not limited to:

   • ​Written or verbal abuse, threats or outburst.

   • The display of visual material which is offensive or which one ought to know is offensive in the circumstances.

   • Unwelcome remarks, jokes, comments, innuendo or taunts.

   • Leering or other suggestive or obscene gestures.

   • Condescending or patronizing behaviour which is intended to undermine self-esteem, diminish performance or adversely affect working conditions.

   • Practical jokes which cause awkwardness or embarrassment endanger a person’s safety or negatively affect performance.

   • Any form of hazing where hazing is defined as “Any potentially humiliating, degrading, abusive, or dangerous activity expected of a junior-ranking athlete by a more senior team-mate, which does not contribute to either athlete’s positive development but is required to be accepted as part of a team regardless of the junior-ranking athlete’s willingness to participate. This includes but is not limited to, any activity, no matter how traditional or seemingly benign, that sets apart or alienates any team-mate based on class, number of years on the team, or athletic ability.

   • Unwanted physical contact including, but not limited to, touching, petting, pinching, or kissing.

   • Unwelcome sexual flirtations, advances, requests, or invitations.

   • Physical or sexual assault.

   • Behaviours such as those described above are not directed towards a specific individual or group but have the same effect of creating a negative or hostile environment.

   • Retaliation or threats of retaliation against an individual who reports harassment to 41SIX Volleyball.

4. Refrain from any behaviour that constitutes sexual harassment, where sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual comments and sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, or conduct of a sexual nature. Types of behaviour that constitute sexual harassment include, but are not limited to:

   • Sexist jokes.

   • Display of sexually offensive material

   • Sexually degrading words are used to describe a person.

   • Inquiries or comments about a person’s sex life.

   • Unwelcome sexual flirtations, advances or propositions.

   • Persistent unwanted contact.

   • Abstain from the non-medical use of drugs or the use of performance-enhancing drugs or methods. More specifically, 41SIX Volleyball adopts and adheres to the Canadian Anti-Doping Program. Any infraction under this program shall be considered an infraction of this Code and shall be subject to disciplinary action and possible removal from 41SIX Volleyball programs and services in accordance with our Discipline and Complaints Policy. 

   • Refrain from the use of power or authority in an attempt to coerce another person to engage in inappropriate activities.

   • Take reasonable steps to manage the responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages in adult-oriented social situations associated with 41SIX Volleyball events.

   • Respect the property of others and do not willfully cause damage.

   • Promote volleyball most constructively and positively as possible

   • Adhere to all federal, provincial, municipal and host country laws.