Larch Hills Ski Team Code of Conduct
Coach, Athlete and Parent Agreement
As members of the Larch Hills Ski Team, athletes, coaches, parents and staff alike, we are committed to producing and maintaining a positive team environment that will allow all of us to achieve our potential. Combined with a strong work ethic, group cohesion is a powerful mechanism for enhanced performance. Our goals are shared, and so is our success.
We will achieve this goal of team cohesion through an emphasis on the following:
Dedication
Committed to the welfare of teammates.
Creating plans to move forward.
Commitment to growth.
Respect
Treat all teammates, coaches, and staff with utter respect.
Eliminate gossip and negative, non-constructive comments.
Be loyal to the team, your teammates, and the team’s shared goals.
Look out for the team’s best interest.
Be positive with any media, social networking, or talk outside of the team.
Attitude
Make no excuses.
Focus on the positive.
Have fun!
Professionalism
Be courteous and professional in public and on the field of play.
Leave bad races on the finish line. Learn and move on.
Inspire others by leading by example.
Empathy
Supporting and respecting peer decisions.
Attempting to understand the feelings of others.
Growth
Learn from experiences.
Setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time Based).
Keep an open mind.
Communication
Communicate openly, constructively, and promptly (48 hours).
Communicate in a positive way and to the point.
Actions that athletes will also be responsible for and will be held accountable for are:
PUBLIC MISCONDUCT:
MISTREATMENT OF COACHING STAFF, TEAM MEMBERS OR CLUB VOLUNTEERS
Athletes/coaches/parents who do not comply with the above are acting against the collective will of the team and the achievement of our shared goals. Athletes/coaches /parents will be subject to a jury of the LHNS Human Resources Committee and parent committee representatives. If the behavior cannot be remedied through mutual communication, sanctions may be imposed by the coaching staff in the following order:
-Verbal warning
-Written warning
-Suspension from Larch Hills Ski Team Activities until further notification
Athletes, parents and coaches will sign this agreement in September with registration each year.
August, 2024