ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT

All participants of Oregon Rowing Unlimited are expected to represent themselves and their team with honesty, integrity, and passion.  Participation on the team is a privilege, not a right, and should be treated as such. It has many benefits and brings with it a responsibility to be positive and supportive members of the community.

In order to maintain a safe and competitive environment, we require all members to abide by following:

• Respect all teammates, coaches, families and community members. 

• Bullying, harassment, and hazing by rowers and/or parents/guardians, is strictly prohibited. Bullying is defined as a repeated act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of an individual, with the intention to cause harm. This includes but is not limited to any form of defamation or hate speech against someone’s religion, race, ethnicity, and/or gender identity. 

• Be mindful of how you represent the team at practice, competitions, school and on social media.   

• Practice good sportsmanship and etiquette when interacting with teammates, opponents, coaches, and race officials.

• Maintain a good academic standing and keep up with schoolwork during competition season.

• Dress appropriately for practice and competitions. Athletes must wear a shirt at all times and team issued uniforms during competitions. 

• Take care and caution when handling equipment and report any damage to coaches immediately.  

• No use of alcohol, drugs, smoking (including vape), or prohibited performance enhancers. 

• Show up on time and communicate absences ahead of time. 

• Maintain a level of professionalism at regattas such as maintaining curfew, fueling with healthy food the night before, setting up and rigging equipment, and following the schedule set by Coach.