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Code of Conduct

Brock Sports has a zero-tolerance policy for actions that reflect poorly on the ideals of participation in athletic endeavors. As representatives of your team, your coaches, your department, and the university, you are expected to behave in a manner that reflects a positive image of Brock student-athletes. You are ambassadors for all student-athletes, all programs, and the institution. While misconduct can lead to sanctions from the University Student Conduct Council, student-athletes will also be subject to sanctions from Brock Sports. Generally, sanctions for non-academic misconduct will pertain to playing privileges and membership on Brock Sports teams. It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to ensure that they are familiar with the Brock University Student Code of Conduct.

OUA: The OUA Governance policy outlines the norms of behavior and Conduct and Ethics for all OUA stakeholders, athletes, coaches, officials and administrators. All OUA members are bound by these policies in our participation in OUA sport.

U SPORTS: The U SPORTS Governance policy 90.60 to 90.70 outlines the code of conduct, code of ethics and relief from policies for all U SPORTS stakeholders including athletes, coaches, officials and administrators.

ALCOHOL & CANNABIS, VAPING, SMOKING & CHEWING
  • All student-athletes are to abide by the legal Ontario age of consumption - 19 years of age.
  • No alcohol/cannabis shall be consumed by student-athletes 36 hours prior to competition start.
  • No alcohol/cannabis shall be consumed by student-athletes during off-campus travel for the entirety of the trip.
  • No alcohol/cannabis shall be consumed in any Brock University facility, including team/locker rooms.
  • No alcohol/cannabis is to be served or consumed during team specific functions such as orientations and/or team building events.
  • Vaping, smoking and chewing is prohibited at all practices and competitive events, including in buses, hotel rooms, when on the sidelines or in front of fans, etc.

HAZING

Brock University has established standards of behavior to promote and maintain respect for the rights, responsibilities, and well-being of all members of our community and prohibits activities that can be construed as hazing for the purpose of initiation, admission into, or as a condition for membership on a team both. As such, Brock Sports & Recreation has a zero tolerance for hazing activities. Brock Sports & Recreation will investigate teams and individuals engaging in hazing and set sanctions as required. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to, individual suspensions from competition, team suspensions from competition, or cancellation of the program. Student-athletes, coaches and staff have the responsibility to report any known hazing activities to the Associate Director, Sports.

Definition of Hazing: Hazing is defined as any act committed against someone joining or becoming a member or maintaining membership in any organization that is humiliating, intimidating or demeaning, or endangers the health and safety of the person. Hazing includes active or passive participation in such acts and occurs regardless of the willingness to participate in the activities.

Power Imbalance: Student-athletes need to be aware there is always a power imbalance on teams. A power imbalance is expressed when one partner (or a group of partners) is able to dominate decision-making or otherwise assert power in ways that disadvantage other partners. There is always a perceived power imbalance between first year/new team members and seniors/veterans on a team. 

Types of Hazing:
1. Subtle Hazing: Behaviors that emphasize a power imbalance between new members and veterans of the group or team (ridicule, embarrassment and humiliation).
2. Harassment Hazing: Behaviors that cause emotional anguish or physical discomfort that puts unnecessary stress upon the victims.
3. Violent Hazing: Behaviors that have the potential to cause physical and/or emotional harm.

Build New Team Traditions:
  • Establish mentors for new student-athletes.
  • Design and complete a community service project during the preseason.
  • Organize team-building activities hiking, bowling, ropes course, etc.
  • Establish a tradition of recognizing each new student-athlete’s birthday.
  • Have veterans call new team members before they arrive on campus as a welcoming gesture.
  • Engage in friendly competition with each other in other sports.
  • Go to a Badgers game with your team!
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SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Brock University is committed to promoting and maintaining a respectful work, learning and living environment for all its community members - one that is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination and bullying. This includes all forms of sexual violence. Sexual violence is a spectrum of non-consensual sexual contact and behavior, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, sexual exploitation, indecent exposure, and voyeurism. Sexual violence is an attack on an individual’s bodily integrity, and can cause lasting mental, physical, and emotional damage to a victim or survivor.

Brock University recognizes that sexual violence is a serious and complex issue that can adversely affect Brock community members. Brock prohibits and will not condone, tolerate, or ignore any form of sexual violence that affects the work and learning environment at the University. Brock will provide access to supports, services, and appropriate accommodation for Brock community members who are impacted by sexual violence.

Brock community members’ conduct will be held in accordance with the Brock Sexual Assault and Harassment Policy. Any breach of this policy should be reported to the Brock University Human Rights & Equity Office. Victims and survivors will be provided confidential support, guidance, referrals, and accommodations in accordance with the policy.

MEDIA GUIDELINES

All images, postings, dialogues and information posted on the internet is public. Brock Sports expects all student-athletes to use common sense before posting or commenting and to respect the values and etiquette of the communities you join. While Brock Sports does not actively monitor student social accounts, content that is brought to the attention of the department that describes or documents behaviour that reasonably suggests breach of University policy (i.e. The Student Code of Conduct, The Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy, Academic Integrity Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, The Brock Media Relations Policy, etc.) may be subject to further investigation and may include disciplinary action.

Inappropriate and offensive social media behaviour includes, but us not limited to:
  • Photos, videos, comments or posters showing the personal use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco.
  • Photos, videos, comments that are of a sexual nature.
  • Pictures, videos, comments or posters that condone drug-related activity.
  • Content that is unsportsmanlike, derogatory, demeaning, or threatening toward any other individual or entity.
  • Information that is sensitive or personal in nature or is proprietary to Brock Sports or the university which is not public information.

TEAM SOCIAL MEDIA

All team-managed social media accounts are considered the property of Brock University. If student-athletes initiate, create, or manage a team account on any social media platform with the purpose of promotion and/or dissemination of information for the Brock Sports program, and in doing so use the brand, likeness, and/or name of Brock, the Brock Badgers brand or the specific team, they are required to provide the department administration rights (login and password).


TRANSPORTATION
  • All vehicles bookings for team travel must be arranged by Brock Sports
  • All student-athletes must travel with their team to and from all athletic competition in vehicles arranged by Brock Sports.
  • Only the ‘travel’ roster is permitted to travel with the team (no other students, parents and/or fans).
  • If the competition venue for a day trip is over 300km away, coaches must hire a driver or rent a bus.
  • If the competition venue for a overnight trip is over 400km away, coaches must hire a driver or rent a bus.
  • Drivers of vehicles that exceed ten (10) passengers, must hold a minimum “F” class license.
  • Drivers are NOT permitted to transport other students in their personal vehicle.
  • Drivers MUST complete/submit a Driver Authorization Form and a copy of their driver’s license.
  • Drivers are required to follow the Driver and Vehicle Management Policy and the Driver and Vehicle Management Procedures when driving for Brock purposes.
  • Student-athletes are not permitted to carry or consume alcohol or cannibis in any vehicle used for Brock travel purposes.
  • Student-athletes may NOT drive themselves in their own personal vehicle unless their Head Coach has provided permission and are NOT permitted to transport other student-athletes. If permission is provided, student-athletes must complete and submit a Travel Release Form to their Head Coach, absolving Brock University of any responsibility during such travel. NO expense reimbursement shall be provided for personal student-athlete travel.

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
  • All student-athletes must stay in the accommodations arranged by Brock Sports.
  • Student-athletes must stay in the accommodations arranged by Brock Sports.
  • Room assignments are determined by the Head Coach.
  • Coaches and team staff are NOT permitted to share a room with a student.
  • Maximum of one student-athlete person per bed.
  • It is permissible for student-athletes to stay overnight at their home, but only if they have their coaches’ prior consent.
  • Student-athletes are not permitted to have or consume alcohol or cannibis in accommodations assigned by or booked for Brock purposes.
  • Student-athletes are personally responsible for any charges beyond the cost of the room itself.
  • Student-athletes are personally responsible for any charges due to misconduct.
  • Student-athletes are responsible for making overnight parking arrangements.

OVERNIGHT PARKING

Both coaches and staff that require overnight parking on campus for the duration of a trip are required to claim a Overnight Permit and park in Lot 2. For those with current parking permits, there is NO fee associated with parking overnight, however they are still required to claim a permit.
  1. Log into Brock Parking Services
  2. Select 'Order Permit'
  3. Select 'Short-Term Parking'
  4. Permit holders will see 'Overnight Athlete Access ($0.00)', Non-permit holders will see 'Overnight Athlete Pass ($5.31)' - note this is pre-tax
  5. Then they can select the dates (as per the document attached) and follow the prompts to claim or make payment for the pass and receive an email receipt

Booking Details
  • Passes are available at a discounted rate of $6/day.
  • Athletes may book passes up to 30 days in advance.
  • Each booking can cover up to 7 consecutive days.
  • Athletes or coaches who already hold an annual parking permit may claim these passes free of charge.

Important Conditions
  • Athletes who are currently enrolled in Brock Housing are not eligible to claim overnight parking passes under this program.
  • By claiming a pass for a license plate, the athlete assumes responsibility for that vehicle while it is parked on Brock University property.
  • Passes must be used exclusively for overnight team travel.
  • Misuse includes:
    • Claiming passes for vehicles not associated with the athlete.
    • Using passes outside of approved travel periods.
    • Sharing passes with individuals not eligible for this program.

Enforcement & Penalties
Any vehicle found using a claimed pass fraudulently will be subject to:
  • A $150 fine per instance.
  • Revocation of access to free or discounted athlete passes.

INTRAMURAL PARTICIPATION

As per Brock Sports & Recreation, current and former Varsity and Varsity Club student-athletes are encouraged to participate in intramural competition but NOT in their intercollegiate sport. Should you require more information or an exemption, please contact Loren Dillane, Intramurals and Community Program Coordinator (ldillane@brocku.ca).

Varsity: Student-athletes currently on an OUA, OUS, and/or USPORTS eligibility list OR currently practicing on a regular basis with a varsity team.
Former Varsity: Student-athletes who appeared on an OUA, OUS, and/or USPORTS eligibility list within the past two school years.