Member Expectations
- Be Respectful Treat everyone with kindness, fairness, and integrity.
- Play Fair Respect the rules, officials, volunteers, and fellow curlers.
- Stay Safe No bullying, harassment, or dangerous behaviour—on or off the ice.
- Use Social Media Responsibly Avoid posts that harm others or damage the club’s reputation.
- Know Your Role Coaches, athletes, parents, and board members all have specific responsibilities.
What Happens When Things Go Wrong
If a member breaks the Code of Conduct, here’s what happens:
You Can Report It in Writing to any board member within 14 days of the incident. How It’s Handled
Complaints are managed through two different processes depending on severity:
Type of Issue Example Who Handles It
- Minor Rude comment, broken rule, shoving Discipline Committee
- Major Harassment, repeated offences, violence Independent Case Manager
Your Privacy Matters
- Complaints are kept confidential and handled respectfully.
- Sanctions Could Include: Warning, suspension, or removal from club activities.
- You may appeal the decision if needed.
As a member of the Curling Ontario and Curling Canada, the Club is bound by their respective Codes of Conduct and Ethics.