2010

TKDatSEA

Open Championships

CODE OF CONDUCT

&

Disciplinary Actions

(All Forms Must be signed at event check in)

Any person registered for this cruise event that is causing unfavorable situations either prior to, during, or after the 2010 TKDatSEA open Taekwondo event is subject to disiplinary action as decided by the event committee. In particular, the use of alchohol or drugs by athletes, coaches, officials, or staff immiediately prior to, or during the competition will disqualify the guilty individual from further competition. There are no warnings for alcohol or drug consumption by underage participants. Any illegal or inappropriate actions will be dealt with by ship police and you may be removed from the ship without any financial reimbursement.

The following outline is the Code of Conduct for USA Taekwondo (USAT). The code is for all athletes, coaches, event specialists, and staff members to fully abide by when participating in any and all USAT sanctioned event. Failure to comply with the following guidelines can result in the removal from an event, dismissal from future USAT sanctioned events, and/or the complete suspension from participation as a competitor, coach or staff member in the future USAT sanctioned events.

1.    I will act in a manner consistent with the spirit of fair play and responsible conduct.

2.    I will acknowledge, respect, and adhere to the appointed event staff and tournament staff if necessary

3.    I will fully comply with USAT and the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) uniform requirement.

4.    I will maintain an appropriate level of fitness to promote optimal athletic performance.

5.    I will refrain from the excessive use of performance-limiting drugs, including, but not limited to, tobacco and                 alcohol.

6.    I will refrain from using any substance on the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code, as enforced by USADA.

7.    I will abide by the policies and rules established by USAT and the U.S. World Class Invitational

8.    I will abide by the rules of this particular competition as stated in this packet.

9.    I will respect others, including coaches, competitors, officials, and spectators.

10.  I will not engage in, nor tolerate, any form of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse.

11.  I will respect the property of others.

12.  I will refrain from illegal or inappropriate behavior that would deter from a positive image of myself and USAT.

13.  I will maintain a positive attitude and act in a way that will bring honor to myself, the staff, and the sport of                    Taekwondo, USAT, and the United States of America.

14.  I will remember that I am an ambassador of USAT, my country and the Olympic movement.

The US World Class Invitational and the USAT recognizes that this code does not establish a comprehensive set of rules that prescribes every aspect of appropriate behavior.

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