EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ALL ATTENDEES

(To include but not limited to ATHLETES, COACHES, SPECTATORS, OFFICIALS, VOLUNTEERS, PARENTS)

1.       I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct

2.       I will not engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety, or well-being of any attendee.

3.       I will not engage in the use of profanity

4.       I will treat any coach, parent, athlete, volunteer, official or any other attendee with respect.

5.       I will not engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any attendee.

6.       I will not initiate a fight or unauthorized physical contact with any attendee

7.       I will obey all facility and organization rules

8.       The concluding decision of the officials or event director is final.

9.       Accept the decision of the officials or event director with respect and grace.

10.   Be responsible for the sportsmanship of myself and teammates while assisting in maintaining a respectful environment for all participants.

It is agreed that if I fail to conform to the above while attending a USA Judo event through coaching, officiating, or

participating in any capacity, I may be subject to the following disciplinary actions, including but not limited to the below

in any order or combination:

1.       Verbal warning issued by organization/event director

2.       Immediate removal from event for the duration of the event

3.       Removal of coach credentials for the duration of the event

4.       Suspension of USA Judo membership, coach certification credentials, or official certification credentials.

If individual is removed from an event for failure to conform to the above CODE, their respective club will be immediately eliminated from the Team Award consideration (all loss of points) for that specific event.