Code of Conduct
CODE OF CONDUCT and ETHICS
The Eastside Youth Soccer Association (EYSA) members as well as paid and volunteer staff (henceforth referred to as “members”), first and foremost, have a duty to assure that their sports programs promote important life skills and the development of good character through participation in our programming.
The essential elements of character-building are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core ethical values: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship (the "Six Pillars of Character").
The highest potential of sports is achieved when our members consciously Teach, Enforce, Advocate and Model (T.E.A.M.) these values and are committed to the ideal of pursuing victory with honor.
This Code of Conduct applies to all members of Eastside Youth Soccer Association.
- Accept the reality that they serve as role models; as such, their actions must live up to their words.
- Provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for athletes during practice, as well as competition.
- Exemplify ethical behaviors, including honesty, integrity, fair play and sportsmanship. These are life-long lessons that take precedence over any emphasis on winning.
- Maintain a professional demeanor in their relationships with athletes, officials, colleagues, administrators and the community.
- Recognize the power and influence of their position with respect to athletes. Therefore, coaches are careful to avoid and refrain from exhibiting behaviors that could develop into interpersonal relationships, or even create the perception of intimacy - or the desire for intimacy - with athletes.
- Refrain from direct physical contact with players (i.e., pats on the buttocks) that could be construed as sexual in nature. Work toward the best interests of their athletes by understanding issues of confidentiality and avoiding situations that could create conflicts of interest or could exploit any athlete.
- Commit themselves to their athletes’ academic achievement.
- Be knowledgeable about nutrition, hydration, safe and healthy weight loss or gain, and healthy eating behaviors. When a situation exceeds a coach’s scope of knowledge, he or she should refer the athlete to an appropriate medical professional for the most current and accurate information.
- Practice safe training and conditioning techniques that are current.
- Exhibit sound injury- and risk-management practices.
- Adhere to the EYSA Social Media Policies
As per EYSA bylaws, members must adhere to the Code of Conduct.
Our full Code of Conduct and Ethics may be found on the Saskatoon Youth Soccer website.
EYSA Dispute Resolution Policy
Questions, concerns and complaints may be directed to the president of EYSA at president@eastsidesoccer.ca
Our Conduct and Dispute Committee maybe be contacted at: conduct@eastsidesoccer.ca
We believe that EQUALITY is a human right, that lNCLUSIVITY, and ACCESSIBILITY should guide our actions as an organization.
We commit to GROWTH both individually and together; that we will inspire PASSION, EXCELLENCE, and INTEGRITY within an environment of RESPECT and SAFETY for all.
We are gracious in defeat, and humble in glory.
We are driven by SPORTSMANSHIP.
We will COLLABORATE with our stakeholders including our members, partners, governing bodies, and fellow soccer organizations for the good of our sport.
We will build a culture of FAMILY and FUN where everyone can feel the satisfaction of ACHIEVEMENT.
