CLUB TEAM POLICIES

BCO PARENTS/PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT

BCO Volleyball Club is committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment that fosters player development.

CONDUCT

All parents and players are expected to behave responsibly, upholding values of fair play, integrity, open communication, and mutual respect.

PARENTAL ROLE

Parents should model positive behavior, ensure their child does the same, and take responsibility for their child's conduct and attitude on the court.

RESPECT

Parents and players must treat everyone—players, coaches, team managers, officials, volunteers, and property—with respect and dignity. Offensive, profane, sexist, racist, or abusive behavior is strictly prohibited.

SPORTSMANSHIP

Parents should emphasize sportsmanship, respect, teamwork, and skill development, praising effort and fair play.

PLAYING TIME

12-14U: All players listed on the scoresheet must start the first or second set, with no substitutions allowed in these sets. Third-set play is at the sole discretion of the coaches.

15-18U: Playing time is determined by the coach(es), and is dependent on a number of factors including by not limited to attendance, behavior, work ethic, position-specific needs, etc. Players are encouraged to speak directly with coaches to discuss ways they can improve and increase their playing time; parents should not engage in discussions with the coach about playing time.

COMMUNICATION

If a parent or player would like to discuss a specific incident or concern with a coach, they must wait 24 hours before reaching out and ensure discussions are respectful.

EXPECTATIONS

Parents should set realistic expectations for their child and focus on their child's development and enjoyment of the game.

SUPPORT

Parents should support their child’s progress, health, and overall mental and physical well-being, while respecting the coach’s authority over on-court development.

PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES

Parents and players must not use or provide alcohol, drugs, or performance-enhancing substances in any BCO setting.

CLUB REPUTATION

Parents and players must avoid conduct that could damage the club’s reputation, including abusive alcohol use, non-medical drug use, or gambling.

ADHERENCE

Parents must uphold this code of conduct and ensure others do the same, adhering to the policies of BCO Volleyball Club, Volleyball BC, and Volleyball Canada.

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

This policy applies to any social media account using ‘bco’ in the handle, username, bio, etc. and/or appears associated with BCO Volleyball Club in any other way
Teams are allowed but by no means required to create team-specific Instagram and/or Twitter pages
Usernames should include BCO, age group, and team name (unless program-wide account) Ex. bco15u (program account), bco16u_red (team account)
Facebook groups are great for team communication, but must be private and only include team members/coaches/managers
Team Snapchat or other social media accounts are not permitted
All accounts must be followed by bcovolleyball
If creating an account, direct message @bcovolleyball to notify
All team members and coaches must have access to login information
Any content deemed inappropriate will be subject to removal and/or account deletion, at the discretion of the BCO Social Media Manager and BCO Directors/Administration
Penalties will be assigned to teams at the discretion of BCO
Failure to abide by these rules will result in the following disciplinary actions:
- 1st offence: warning and correction of non-abiding activity
- 2nd offence: limited suspension from the team (length of time to be determined by BCO Executive)
- 3rd offence: expulsion from BCO
*Note: BCO Executive reserves the right to override the above sequence for any activities in severe non-conformance with the Social Media policy.

ATHLETE PARTICIPATION EXPECTATIONS

ATTENDANCE

Participating in practices and tournaments is an expectation. Regular attendance at practices and full attendance at tournaments from all players helps coaches create the best possible learning, practicing, and playing environment for the individuals and the entire team.

Multi-sport athletes - Participating in a variety of activities can help athletes with physical development and athletic ability, particularly at the early ages (12U-15U). We support this; however, teams are formed based on an expectation of participation and commitment from all players. We ask that you disclose any potential scheduling conflicts due to activities (or travel plans) during the tryout process so we can all make an informed decision regarding the best options for individual players and team formation.

It is especially important to share any potential scheduling conflicts with the Provincials or Nationals tournaments before the season begins, as seeding for these tournaments may be impacted and the team could face disqualification if not all players are available.

TEAM/CLUB CULTURE

BCO is a competitive volleyball club. Our goal is to support athletes in their pursuit of volleyball excellence and post-secondary opportunities. We strongly believe that this is best achieved by fostering a positive culture and creating a supportive environment that facilitates positive interactions between coaches, players, and parents.

Players, parents, and coaches are expected to:

Maintain a positive attitude in the gym and behind the scenes.
Conduct positive, constructive, and respectful Interactions between players, parents, and coaches on all teams.

Additionally, we remind our parents and players that our coaches always the team’s best interest at the heart of all decisions. But, like everyone, they may mistakes along the way. Any questions or concerns about team-related issues should follow the appropriate process as outlined in our BCO Player/Parent Code of Conduct