OREGON ROWING UNLIMITED – ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT

All participants of Oregon Rowing Unlimited (ORU) are expected to represent themselves

and their team with honesty, integrity, and passion. Participation on the team is a privilege,

not a right, and should be treated as such. It has many benefits and brings with it a

responsibility to be positive and supportive members of the community.

In order to maintain a safe, respectful, and competitive environment, we require all

members to abide by the following:

• Respect all teammates, coaches, families, and community members.

• Bullying, harassment, and hazing by rowers and/or parents/guardians is strictly

prohibited. Bullying is defined as a repeated act that endangers the mental or

physical health or safety of an individual, with the intention to cause harm. This

includes but is not limited to any form of defamation or hate speech against

someone’s religion, race, ethnicity, and/or gender identity.

• Be mindful of how you represent the team at practice, competitions, school, and on

social media.

• Practice good sportsmanship and etiquette when interacting with teammates,

opponents, coaches, and race officials.

• Maintain a good academic standing and keep up with schoolwork during

competition season.

• Dress appropriately for practice and competitions. Athletes must wear a shirt at all

times and team-issued uniforms during competitions.

• Take care and caution when handling equipment and report any damage to coaches

immediately.

• No use of alcohol, drugs, smoking (including vape), or prohibited performance

enhancers.

• Show up on time and communicate absences ahead of time.

• Maintain a level of professionalism at regattas, such as maintaining curfew, fueling

with healthy food the night before, setting up and rigging equipment, and following

the schedule set by the Coach.

• Commit to the team’s training program by training exclusively with Oregon Rowing

Unlimited coaches and seeking prior approval from the Head Coach before

participating in any rowing-related training or coaching with another club or coach.

Unauthorized training with rival clubs or coaches undermines team cohesion and

violates the principles of honesty and integrity.

• Communicate promptly and respectfully with coaches regarding concerns, conflicts, or questions about team policies or activities.

• Respect the environment by keeping waterways, boathouses, and facilities clean,

disposing of waste properly, and following all environmental guidelines during

practices and regattas.

• Parents/guardians are expected to support the team by modeling respectful

behavior, adhering to club policies, and communicating directly with the coaches to resolve concerns.

• Adhere to USRowing’s SafeSport policies, including completing required training

and reporting any concerns about abuse or misconduct to the designated SafeSport

coordinator.

By signing this Code of Conduct, athletes and their parents/guardians (for minors)

acknowledge their responsibility to uphold these standards. Violations may result in

disciplinary action as outlined in the ORU Disciplinary Policy.