as a member of Team Newfoundland and Labrador understand and agree that:
1. Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures
a. I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Team Newfoundland and Labrador Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures as provided in the TeamNL Canada Games Manual available at teamnl.ca/documents.
b. I have chosen to participate in the Canada Games and will follow the rules and regulations of TeamNL, the Host Society and the Canada Games Council;
c. Should I fail to adhere to the rules and regulations referred to in (a) and (b) above, actions will be reviewed and I will be disciplined. Pending the nature of the infraction, disciplinary sanctions may include my dismissal from TeamNL and return from the Canada Games at my own expense.
d. As a member of the TeamNL contingent, I will complete NCCPs Safe Sport Training Module prior to departure for the Games. I understand the importance of recognizing maltreatment and the importance of implementing the Rule of Two in all scenarios. As a member of TeamNL, it is my responsibility to report any suspected maltreatment to the Canadian Sport Helpline as outlined on the TeamNL/CGC website and made available to all contingent members prior to team departure.
e. Appeals to 2027 Canada WInter Games Related Decisions between February 26 - March 15, 2027
Decisions of the Chef Leadership team and 2027 Host Society, related to the 2027 Canada Winter Games, and communicated between February 26 and March 15, 2027 may be appealed pursuant to the Appeal Policy of the Canada Games Council through the Ordinary Tribunal of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada.
An appeal may be initiated by completing this form within two hours of receiving the written decision of the Chef de Mission. If the written decision is reached after 10 pm local time, the Notice of Appeal must be submitted by 9 am local time the following morning. Thereafter, appeals will be conducted in accordance with the Appeals Policy of the Canada Games Council, which can be found here.
2. Clothing Agreement
a. The TeamNL uniform which will be provided to me remains the property of TeamNL for the full period of my attendance at the Canada Games;
b. I will maintain the TeamNL uniform in good condition until the Chef de Mission determines that all competition and official functions are complete and that uniform trading is permitted;
c. If disciplinary sanctions are levied against me at any time after receiving the uniform and prior to the conclusion of the Canada Games, I may be required to return the uniform to the Chef de Mission. I will return it in the same condition in which it was received;
d. If, at any time after receiving the uniform and prior to the conclusion of the Canada Games, I am removed from TeamNL for disciplinary reasons, I will be required to return the uniform to the Chef de Mission, and it shall be in the same condition in which it was received.
3. Roles and Responsibilities: As Team Manager chosen to represent Newfoundland and Labrador at the Canada Games, I understand and agree to fulfill the following responsibilities:
a. Take charge of the team administration, including uniform ordering and allocation, budget and finances, athlete and team registration, writing and submission of administrative reports and forms, transportation, and other administrative items as required;
b. Know, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures, and roles and responsibilities for the position, as detailed in the Team Newfoundland and Labrador Policies and Procedures Manual;
c. Abide by and enforce all rules established by the sport team, the Provincial Sport Organization, Team NL, the Canada Games Council and the Host Society;
d. Supervise athletes and are responsible for their conduct before, during, and after the Games, including during the travel to and from the Games;
e. Attend all meetings and official functions as required;
As Team Manager, I also agree to the following areas of responsibility:
Prior to the Games:
f. Sign the Team Newfoundland and Labrador Member Agreement;
g. Assist the Games Coordinator, Chef or Assistant Chef with the distribution and collection of Team Newfoundland and Labrador member Agreements for each team member by the stipulated deadlines;
h. Assist with sport team accreditation, accommodations and registration;
i. Attend the team uniform distribution session and assume responsibility for distribution of team uniform to team members;
During the Games:
j. Reside in the Athletes’ Village;
k. Report Code of Conduct violations to the Head Coach
l. Adhere to all public health measures and medical precautions established by federal, provincial and municipal governments and any additional operational guidelines set by the CGC and Host Society. These may include, but are not limited to, testing, PPE guidelines, vaccination requirements, and capacity limitations in defined spaces. All guidelines specific to each Games will be outlined prior to team departure.
4. Media Release: I hereby consent to the use, reproduction, editing and/or broadcast by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and/or TeamNL and their respective members, officers, directors, employees, volunteers and agents of any and all photographs, video, audio recordings and comments attributed to me and collected during any aspect of my participation with TeamNL, and to allow the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and TeamNL to use these photographs, video, audio recordings and comments in any future print or electronic publishing. All positives, prints, audio and video recordings, and any other digital media taken by and/or on behalf of TeamNL shall constitute the property of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and TeamNL and/or the photographer/digital media recorder/writer.
I hereby release any photographers/videographers/writers, as well as the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and TeamNL and their respective members, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents and all successors and assigns, from all claims and liabilities relating to such photographs, video, audio recordings and comments, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.