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Special Olympics BC athletes, coaches, volunteers,
and spectators are expected to adhere to Codes of Conduct in order
to facilitate the best possible practice/competition environment
for athletes and coaches.
As a supporter who may often be a spectator at Special Olympics
events, you will be expected to adhere to the
‘Spectator's Code of Conduct’, which
applies to all Games (regional, provincial, national, and
international) and other Special Olympics competitions.
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Spectators should view the Games as a game situation and refrain
from coaching athletes during the competition.
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Spectators should refrain from speaking to the athletes and
coaches until after the competition and after the needs of the
athletes are met unless otherwise discussed with the Head Coach or
Chef de Mission.
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Spectators who have concerns should voice them to the Parent
Liaison or the Program Coordinator. If they are not available, the
spectator should approach the Head Coach (after the competition and
after the needs of the athlete are met). Avoid talking to the coach
in front of the athletes.
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Spectators should make their own travel arrangements to the
competition and should provide for their own accommodation and
meals that are separate from the team.
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Spectators should not invite the athletes to any meals or
outside activities for the duration of the competition.
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Spectators should not call/contact the athletes prior to the
competition unless otherwise discussed with the Head Coach. Please
wait until after the competition to call/contact the athlete.
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Officials play a vital role in Special Olympics. Please utilize
the rules of fair play and do not yell at and/or harass the
officials in any way.
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It is a Special Olympics policy that spectators are not allowed
inside the Games accommodation and cannot remove athletes from a
competition. If they do, the athlete is disqualified from further
competition and the supporter assumes complete responsibility for
the athlete (travel and accommodation arrangements and cost, etc.).
Supporters can apply in writing prior to a competition/Games to the
Head Coach/Regional Coordinator (in the case of National/World
Games, to the Chef de Mission) if they would like to remove their
athlete on the final day after closing ceremonies.
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