Leagues Code of Conduct/Rules

Sports Rules

Introduction

• Intramural & Adult League Sports are designed for students, adults, and staff to:
  • Participate in a fun and competitive environment.
  • Develop and mature through sport.
  • Participants are expected to:
    • Demonstrate exemplary conduct.
    • Represent themselves, their team, and Carleton University with integrity.
• This Code of Conduct provides:
  • Clear expectations for behaviour on and off the field.

Purpose

• Ensure consistency in expected behaviour for all participants.
• Outline processes and disciplinary actions for violations of the Code.

Scope

Applies to:

• Students, staff, and adults registered in an intramural or adult league program.
• All conduct occurring on Carleton University premises.

Definitions

Harassment

• Abusive, demeaning, threatening, vexatious, or intimidating conduct.
• Misuse of authority or power beyond freedom of expression or academic freedom.

Hazing/Bullying:

• Acts that endanger (or appear to endanger) physical or mental health.
• Includes initiations, admission rituals, or group affiliations.
• Zero-tolerance policy in place.

Hearing:

• A proceeding for presenting evidence and arguments.
• May be verbal, written, or oral depending on the case severity.

Participant Rights

Confidentiality

• Disciplinary records will remain confidential in accordance with applicable laws and policies.

Fair Process and Natural Justice

• Right to a hearing if accused.
• Right to written notice of alleged infractions.
• Right to procedural fairness and natural justice.
• Right to know, respond to, and clarify evidence presented.

Procedures

• Alleged violations may be reported by:
  • Campus Safety, Student Affairs, League Officials, participants, or police services.
• Investigations are conducted by the Leagues Assistant Manager (or designate).
• Violations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Aiding or abetting a violation is also a punishable offense.
• Offenses include but are not limited to:
  • Property or facility damage.
  • Violation of university rules, regulations, or policies.
  • Jeopardizing health, safety, or security.
  • Repeated Code infractions.

If a violation is substantiated:

• Notification
  • Written notice issued to involved participants after investigation.
• Decision Stage
  • Hearing held; decision letter issued based on all evidence.
• Report Stage
  • Final report and recommendations submitted to senior management.

Sanctions

• Sanctions may include, individually or in combination:
  • Suspension from one or more competitions.
  • Suspension for an entire season.
  • Revocation of Athletics facility privileges.
• Decisions will be made before the next scheduled competition whenever possible.

Participation Agreement

• Participation in Intramural & Adult League Sports is a privilege, not a right.
• Participants must:
  • Follow the Students Rights and Responsibilities Policy and this Code of Conduct.
  • Treat everyone with courtesy and respect, regardless of:
  • Gender
  • Sexuality
  • Place of origin
  • Colour or ethnicity
  • Religion
  • Political beliefs
  • Economic status
• Avoid any form of harassment or discrimination.
• Comply with all rules and regulations of their sport.
  • Seek clarification from League Officials in case of conflict between sport rules and this Code.
• Avoid negative interactions with opponents except during legitimate gameplay.
• Refrain from:
  • Illegal recreational drug use (e.g., cocaine, hashish).
  • Alcohol or marijuana consumption during participation.
  • Vaping indoors.