RCWP CODE OF CONDUCT
ATHLETE & PARENT

I consent to abide by the below-described Rules of Conduct while I am associated with, participate with, or are under the auspices/control of Rain City Water Polo (RCWP).

I understand that violations may result in a full or partial forfeiture of a registered athlete's and/or parent's privileges without recourse and/or disciplinary proceedings as outlined by RCWP’s Disciplinary Process.

In accordance with USA Water Polo, Inc., as well as RCWP, rules governing athletes' and parents' conduct, RCWP-registered athletes and parents shall demonstrate good sportsmanship. This includes, but is not limited to, avoiding the following conduct:

Hazing or taunting an athlete, referee or any person participating in or conducting an RCWP-sanctioned event;

Physically or verbally abusing athlete or referee or any person participating in or conducting an RCWP-sanctioned event including but not limited to making derogatory comments about such person's race, sex religion, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation;

Using obscene gestures, profane or unduly provocative language toward an athlete, referee, or any person participating in or conducting an RCWP-sanctioned event;

Publicly and unduly criticizing an athlete, referee, or any person participating in or conducting an RCWP-sanctioned event including, but not limited to, inciting others to engage in conduct in violation of the Rules;

Negative recruiting by making unduly derogatory statements about the members or coaches of another team;

Although water polo is a physical sport, athletes of RCWP are expected to refrain from engaging in any act with the intent to cause injury to another athlete; and

Athletes and parents of RCWP shall not use, possess, or provide alcohol, illegal substances, or drugs (except as prescribed by a licensed physician) in violation of federal, state, or local laws.

The use of an ID card by an unauthorized person is prohibited (i.e. USAWP membership card, driver's license, or passport).

Firearms, ammunition, knives, and all other items that could be construed as a weapon are prohibited.

Misconduct including, but not limited to, inappropriate horseplay, property damage, theft, fighting, or any act considered to be in violation of federal, state, local laws or that of a host country is prohibited.