PLEASE READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR VTA MEMBERSHIP
CODE OF CONDUCT
This code of conduct is based on the Tennis BC Code of Conduct (Policy Number CoC-2016). It is effective from May, 1, 2023. Approved and incorporated by the VTA Board of Directors on August 17, 2023
POLICY STATEMENT
The Vernon Tennis Association (VTA) requires that all members, volunteers, referees, spectators and contractors (the “Participants”) abide by this Code of Conduct. The VTA Board of Directors will have the right to suspend or remove any person that fails to comply with the provisions.
Participant Responsibilities
All Participants shall comply with the following:
- Create an atmosphere of good sportsmanship and respect for the players to develop within.
- Give all players the opportunity to improve their skills, gain confidence and develop self-esteem.
- Act towards all players, coaches, parents and officials in a manner characterized by courtesy, good faith and respect regardless of race, sex, creed or
- Abide by the rules and policies as set by TennisBC – Code-of-Conduct-Oct-1-2017 TennisBC.pdf
- Familiarize themselves with the rules, techniques and strategies of tennis and be a positive role model for
- Never openly criticize players, coaches, parents, officials or association All Participants must reserve constructive criticism for private meetings arranged with appropriate party(s).
- Agree to follow directives issued by the Vernon Tennis Association Board whether written or verbal.
- Use of tobacco products, drugs or alcoholic beverages is prohibited on courts or near or around players.
- The use of profanity or abusive language toward a player, official, parent, volunteer, employee, contractor or spectator is prohibited at all times.
Approved by the VTA Board on August 17, 2023
WAIVER & RELEASE:
By purchasing a membership, the Participant or the Participant’s Guardian (if applicable), agrees that he or she understands and acknowledges the risks, dangers, and hazards which are inherent in accessing, visiting, and using the properties, facilities, installations, and equipment owned, leased, operated, controlled, or used by the Organization, including the tennis facilities located at Marshall Fields, 6601 Okanagan Landing Rd., Vernon, British Columbia, and including properties, facilities, installations, and equipment owned, leased, operated, or controlled by third parties but used by the Organization (collectively, the “Premises”), which risks include, but are not limited to: the potential for bodily injury or illness (including contraction of COVID-19); contact or interaction with others who may have been exposed to COVID-19 or other pathogens; close proximity to or contact with surfaces, equipment, fixtures, or other objects that may be infected with COVID-19 or other pathogens; permanent disability, paralysis, or loss of life; collision with natural or manmade objects; tripping hazards; imperfect venue or field of play conditions; equipment failure; negligent use of the Premises by others; inadequate safety measures; and risks arising from the negligence of the Organization (collectively, the “Risks”). In consideration for allowing the Participant to access, visit, and use the Premises (for any permitted purpose, including visiting, playing tennis, participating in tennis events, watching tennis events, working as an employee, volunteer, or contractor, or providing or receiving tennis lesson or coaching), the Participant or the Participant’s Guardian (if applicable): (a) releases, discharges and forever holds harmless the Organization and its partners, sponsors, agents, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, contractors, and volunteers (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all liability for damages or losses arising as a result of the Risks, including liability arising from breach of contract, breach of statutory duties of care (including any duties of care owned under the Occupiers Liability Act (British Columbia)), and negligence on the part of the Releasees; (b) waives any right to sue the Releasees in respect of all causes of action (including those arising from the negligence of the Releasees), claims, damages or losses of any kind that may arise as a result of the Risks or in connection with access or use of the Premises, including without limitation the right to make a third party claim against the Releasees arising from the same; and (c) freely assumes the Risks and anything incidental to the Risks which may arise as a result of or in connection with access to and use of the Premises.
YOU ARE GIVING UP LEGAL RIGHTS TO ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE RELEASEES. WHEN YOU PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE.