Travel to competitions outside of the province is determined by the coaches, in consultation with the Executive Director and approved by the WOA Parent Executive Committee.
The primary purpose of out-of-town competitions is athletic development. In so doing, it is expected all athletes travelling on WOA-sponsored activities will conduct themselves in a way that will bring pride and honour to the club.
Parents and athletes must abide by the following Code of Conduct.
- Such conduct will include good sportsmanship, courtesy and respect to all.
- There will be no possession of, or use of, any illegal substances or performance enhancing drugs.
- Regardless of age, all athletes are expected to abide by the general WOA policy that discourages the use of alcoholic beverages while involved in club-sponsored activities.
- When rooms are visited by other than the occupants, the door will be left open for viewing by the athlete’s personal coach or coach’s personal designate.
- Any physical damage occurring or arising from items missing in a hotel/motel room is the responsibility of the registered occupants, unless some other person(s) are proven responsible. With more than one person sharing a room, cost will be shared equally if no admission of responsibility is forthcoming.
- Unacceptable behaviour shall include, but may not be limited to the following:
- Committing any act, which would be considered an offence under federal, provincial or municipal laws;
- Breaking training or curfew as specified by the athlete’s personal coach or coach’s personal designate;
- Unsportsmanlike conduct, or conduct that is likely to bring discredit to Winnipeg OptimistAthletics in the opinion of the athlete’s personal coach or coach’s personal designate.
- Any contravention of these rules will result in disciplinary action to be determined by the athlete’s personal coach or coach’s personal designate. Such discipline could range from a minor reprimand or withholding of privileges to the athlete being sent home at his/her own expense. Any major disciplinary action will be reported to the Parent Executive of WOA by the Director.