The Ski Ward Race Team has adopted the Code of Conduct outlined by the United States Ski & Snowboard Association (USSA), as follows:
Membership in U.S. Ski & Snowboard is a privilege, not a right.
All U.S. Ski & Snowboard members when participating in any U.S. Ski
& Snowboard activity, must agree to conduct themselves according to
U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s core values of Integrity, Passion, Fun, Team,
Community, Excellence, and Grit and abide by the spirit and dictates of
this Code of Conduct. All members must agree to comport themselves in a
sportsmanlike manner, and are responsible for their actions while
attending or participating in all U.S. Ski & Snowboard activities
(including but not limited to camps, competitions, and projects).
Sportsmanlike conduct is defined as, but is not limited to: respect
for competition officials, resort employees, fellow members, and the
skiing and snowboarding public, respect for facilities, privileges and
operating procedures, the use of courtesy and good manners, acting
responsibly and maturely, refraining from the use of profane or abusive
language, and abstinence from illegal or immoderate use of alcohol and
use of illegal or banned drugs.
While participating in any U.S. Ski & Snowboard activity:
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard members shall be subject to the
jurisdiction of the International Ski Federation (FIS) Statutes, the
United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Bylaws, the U.S. Ski &
Snowboard Bylaws, and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Code of Conduct.
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard members shall conduct themselves at all
times and in all places as befits worthy representatives of the United
States of America, the United States Olympic Committee, U.S. Ski &
Snowboard, their region, division, state or club and in accordance with
the best traditions of national and international competition.
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard members are responsible for knowledge of
and adherence to competition rules and procedures. Members are also
responsible for knowledge of and adherence to the rules and procedures
of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard national teams, camps or other projects
when participating in such.
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard members shall maintain high standards of
moral and ethical conduct, which includes self-control and responsible
behavior, consideration for the physical and emotional well being of
others, and courtesy and good manners.
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard members shall abide by U.S. Ski &
Snowboard rules and procedures while traveling to and from and
participating in official U.S. Ski & Snowboard activities.
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard members shall abstain from illegal and/or
immoderate consumption of alcohol. Absolutely no consumption of alcohol
is permitted for those individuals under the age of 21. Members under 21
years of age shall not participate in gatherings involving consumption
of alcohol unless it is an official U.S. Ski & Snowboard or event
organizer function.
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No U.S. Ski & Snowboard member shall violate the customs, travel
or currency regulations of a country while traveling with a U.S. Ski
& Snowboard group or on a U.S. Ski & Snowboard ticket.
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No U.S. Ski & Snowboard member shall commit a criminal act.
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No U.S. Ski & Snowboard member shall engage in any conduct that
could be perceived as harassment based upon gender, age, race, religion,
disability or sexual orientation.
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard members will avoid profane or abusive language and disruptive behavior.
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard members agree to abide by anti-doping rules
and procedures established by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), and/or FIS.
Failure to comply with any of the above provisions may lead to
disciplinary action by the appropriate team or competition leader.
Disciplinary action may include:
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Removal from the team trip or training camp.
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Suspension from training and/or competition.
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Elimination of coaching, travel, and other benefits.
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Forfeiture of U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to principles of fairness,
due process and equal opportunity. Members are entitled to be treated
fairly and in compliance with U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Bylaws,
policies and procedures. Members are entitled to notice and an
opportunity for a hearing before being prevented from participating in
protected competition as that term is defined by the USOC Bylaws.
Information on the processes for grievances, suspensions and appeals is
available at ussa.org.
Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to restrict the individual
freedom of a U.S. Ski & Snowboard member in matters not involving
activities in which one could not be perceived as representing U.S. Ski
& Snowboard. In choices of appearance, lifestyle, behavior and
speech while not representing U.S. Ski & Snowboard, competitors
shall have complete freedom, provided their statements and actions do
not adversely affect the name and reputation of the U.S. Ski &
Snowboard. However, in those events where one is representing or could
be perceived as representing U.S. Ski & Snowboard, U.S. Ski &
Snowboard demands that its members understand and agree to behave in a
manner consistent with the best traditions of sportsmanship and U.S. Ski
& Snowboard’s core values.
Last revised June 7, 2017.