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. It
could be sent to a Disciplinary Committee or a Case Manager independent of the club.
Type of Issue (not inclusive)
- Rude comment, broken rule, harassment, repeated offences, violence, retaliation
Your Privacy Matters
- Complaints and investigations are kept confidential and handled respectfully.
- Sanctions could include a warning, suspension, or removal from club activities.
- Decisions will be shared in writing.
- You may appeal the decision within 14 days of being issued.
As a member of the Curling Ontario and Curling Canada, the Club is bound by their respective Codes of Conduct and Ethics.
