COACH CONSENT FORM

Participation within Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) is a privilege that requires full compliance with CCAA regulations, including CCAA Eligibility, Code of the Ethics and Drug Education & Control Regulations. Coaches are responsible for obtaining these regulations from their coaches and/or Athletic Director and to inquire how their respective circumstance relates to each.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & CODE OF ETHIC EXPECTATIONS OF COACHES:

It is critical that Coaches familiarize themselves with the CCAA Policies and Procedures entitled “Eligibility” and “Code of Ethics”. Coaches are responsible for obtaining these rules from their Athletic Director and to inquire how their respective circumstance relates to CCAA eligibility requirements and code of ethic expectations. This is important, as Coaches need to be aware that those who participate in CCAA competition and are found to be in violation of these policies, among other sanctions, may be suspended for the remainder of the current competition and in subsequent competitions.

USE OF BANNED OR PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES OR METHODS:

CCAA is unequivocally opposed to encouragement of the use of banned or restricted substances or methods in contravention of the rules of the national and/or international sport federations, the International Olympic Committee or Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire by Coaches. CCAA is equally opposed to any encouragement of the use of such substances and methods by individuals in positions of leadership in amateur sport (i.e. medical practitioners, sport scientists, administrators, team managers, student-athletes, etc.) or by the Coaches themselves. Any Coach who has proven through appropriate and due process to be in contravention of the rules of CCAA and/or respective National and/or International Sport Federation will be suspended from all CCAA competition, including Conference and non-Conference play as per CCAA policy.

COLLECTION, USE AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION:

In consideration of being permitted to participate in the CCAA, Coaches allow the CCAA to collect and disclose personal information for the following circumstances:

  • Administration and registration of Coaches wishing to participate in CCAA sanctioned events organized by athletic personnel associated with the CCAA.
  • Administering its Drug Education and Testing Program, the CCAA discloses personal information of Coaches to the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.
  • Via CCAA’s website and other CCAA publications for the purpose of honouring Coaches for excellence through awards and other honours.
  • Publishing of sporting event programs.

Subject to the following paragraph, I understand that the provision of the personal information contained in the Eligibility Forms, Standardized Team Roster, Medical Forms and Award Forms constitutes my consent to such information being used and disclosed in the manner provided above. I also understand that CCAA is responsible only for information that is in its custody or control and that nay information collected, used or disclosed by or under the control of a member of CCAA or any other organization is subject to the privacy practices and procedures of the member or organization, as the case may be.

COACH CONSENT:

By signing this form, I acknowledge that I have read, understood and will abide by the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association’s Eligibility, Code of Ethnic and Doping Control Regulations. I also acknowledge having read the CCAA’s Personal Information Protection Policy and understand the contents thereof.

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