Athlete Code of Conduct Guidelines

1. Athletes should remember they are representing themselves, their parents and their Club. As goodwill ambassadors you will be asked to act with integrity, dignity and within the spirit of good sportsmanship at all times both in and out of competition. Swearing, foul language, coarse joking will not be tolerated.

2. Athletes are expected to follow travel policies laid out by the club following rules laid out by coaches, board members or chaperones.

3. Athletes must show respect for their team members, other team members, officials and their decisions, coaches, club executive, volunteers, spectators, etc.

4. Although track and field is an individual sport, the concept of providing leadership in the "CLUB" is important (i.e. watching other Club members compete and encouraging them). Older, more experienced athletes are expected to provide role models for younger members.

5. No tobacco, alcohol or illegal drug substance may be brought into or consumed during any club activities, training, or meets. Athletes shall report all injuries sustained in training or in competition to coaching staff.

6. Under no circumstances will a Mustang athlete use an illegal Performance Enhancing drug. Not only is the use of such substances cheating, but doing so could lead to serious health problems or death.

IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT AN ATHLETE NOT FOLLOWING THE CODE OF CONDUCT MAY BE SUBJECT TO THE CLUB’S DISCIPLINE POLICY WHICH COULD LEAD TO SUSPENDSION OR DISMISSAL FROM THE CLUB AND FUTURE COMPETITIONS.