Players

The following is the Code of Conduct that all Maverick players must sign before being accepted onto a Provincial- or National-level team. We encourage everyone involved on Maverick Volleyball to voluntarily abide by these common sense guidelines and be kind to everyone you meet – in life as well as in sport.

1. Respect for Rules

I abide by all codes of conduct and policies governing my sport, including:
- Maverick Volleyball Club
- Ontario Volleyball Association: <code of conduct> <policies>
- Volleyball Canada: <code of conduct> <policies>

2. Respect for Others

I act with respect toward all those I come into contact with through sport.
- I respect others as persons and treat them with dignity. This means I refrain from comments or behaviours which are abusive, offensive, or otherwise belittling or demeaning to others. I do not harass or tolerate harassment by others.
- I respect the privacy of others. I will not post pictures or videos of others to social media without their permission.
- I do not endanger the safety or security of others through my actions.
- I demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times and team pride.

3. Respect for Self

I take it upon myself to develop as a player and individual.
- I act with fairness and integrity in the pursuit of excellent sport.
- If I feel I or someone else is not being treated correctly or fairly, I speak up.
- I respect my mental health and my body and help it to function at peak performance. This includes, but is not limited to practicing self-care and acquiring the proper sleep and nutrition.
  - I abide by the restriction on Alcohol, Recreational or Performance- Enhancing Drugs, and Tobacco/Vaping Products at all times.

4. Respect for School

I commit to maintaining a high academic standard.
- I recognize that my schoolwork is important to the rest of my life.
- I recognize that maintaining good grades is critical to being accepted into a post secondary institution.

5. Respect for Property

I respect the property and livelihood of others
- I refrain from vandalism, theft, and other forms of mischief.
- I am mindful of how my actions impact others.