Message #1802

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CA's code of conduct( only section of)

4. KEY ELEMENTS
All persons who are bound by this code shall:
·  Act in a manner which is compatible with the interests of CA;
·  Accord people involved in cycling with the appropriate courtesy, respect and regard for their rights and obligations;
·  Treat people’s property with respect and due consideration of its value;
·  Show a positive commitment to CA’s policies, rules, procedures, guidelines and agreements;
·  Respect the law and customs of the places they visit;
·  Respect the confidentiality of information which they receive in the course of fulfilling their duties;
·  Uphold the standing and reputation of cycling within Australia;
·  Not misuse provided funds or property belonging to another party; and
·  Observe and comply with the Anti Doping Rules set out in the CA Doping Policy.

5. UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
This list provides examples of behaviour deemed to be unsuitable and not in the best interests of the sport.
·  ‘Sledging’ other athletes, officials or event organisers. Sledging is defined as a statement that is deemed to
denigrate and/or intimidate another person, or behaviour likely to constitute emotional abuse.
·  Excessive use of alcohol, acting in a way that becomes a public nuisance, or creating a public disturbance.
·  Damaging another person’s property or depriving them of that property.
·  Sexual relations between an appointed official and a junior athlete (under the age of consent), irrespective of the
wishes and desires of the athlete. In all other cases such relations are strongly discouraged.
·  Any physical contact with athletes shall be appropriate to the situation and be necessary for the further development
of the athlete's skill.
·  The use or encouragement of the use banned substances. (The banned substance list is as outlined under CA’s
Anti-Doping Policy.)
·  Statements which are deemed to denigrate the group that an individual is representing.
·  Any type of gambling, betting or organisation of betting at any cycling event, while competing, officiating or
undertaking a management role.
·  Any form of harassment.