Code of Conduct
Skills Canada Manitoba(SCM) is dedicated to ensuring that everyone who attends or participants in SCM activities has an enjoyable experience with maximum attention paid to safety and comfort. Therefore, SCM has established a mandatory “Code of Conduct”. I/we agree to follow this Code of Conduct at all times during participation in SCM activities.
1. My/Our conduct shall be exemplary at all times.
2. I/We will, attend activities to which I/we am/are assigned and/or registered and will be on time.
3. I/We will, adhere to the dress code at all times as per the “Competition Rules”.
4. I/We will, respect any host facility property.
5. I/We will, refrain from the illegal use of drugs.
6. I/We will, refrain from the use of alcoholic beverages during all SCM activities.
7. I/We will participate in SCM activities only with the maximum attention to safety and enjoyment of such activities, will act in a manner that protects the health and safety of my/ourselves and others, and will not act recklessly or cause damage while participating in SCM activities.
8. I/we will, respect any applicable online or digital platform rules.
It should be noted that assignment is voluntary and, as such, participants agree to abide by SCM official rules and regulations and conditions of participation or forfeit personal rights to attend and participate in SCM activities. Proper notification of any violation and action taken will be sent to the Member Organization responsible for the participant and a copy will be provided to the SCM’s Board of Directors. In addition, the participant shall be responsible for any costs incurred by SCM on behalf of the participant.
Liability Release
I/We hereby acknowledge that participation in SCM activities such as but not limited to the skills competition activities could involve the use of inherently dangerous equipment, including, but not limited to, the use of tools, power tools, welding equipment and heavy appliances.
I/We hereby acknowledge that participation in SCM activities, including without limitation the use of such inherently dangerous equipment involves many risks, dangers and hazards that may lead to loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense, including but not limited to, the potential to cause injury, death or dismemberment.
I/We hereby acknowledge that I/we are aware of, and freely and voluntarily accept and assume, all such risks, dangers and hazards and the results thereform, including, but not limited to: the potential for bodily injury, illness, permanent disability, paralysis, dismemberment or loss of life, and collision with natural or manmade objects; and risks, dangers and hazards that may arise from adverse weather conditions, imperfect venue or skill conditions, equipment failure, participants of varying skill levels, inadequate safety measures, and any other circumstances known, unknown or beyond the control of SCM.
I/We hereby acknowledge my/our agreement to make proper use of any and all reasonable personal protective equipment in order to minimize the risk of injury, death or dismemberment while participating in SCM activities.
I/we hereby acknowledge my/our agreement to take all reasonable steps to ensure my/our own safety, as well as the safety of any and all other persons while participating in SCM activities.
I/we represent and warrant that: (i) I/we will not act recklessly or cause any damage while participating in SCM activities; and, (ii) I/we will maintain behaviour in accordance with all applicable laws and generally accepted social practices in connection with participation in SCM activities, and will abide by any and all policies, rules and/or codes that SCM may impose.
I/we acknowledge and agree that the Releasees (defined below) have not made any warranties, guarantees or representations about the state or condition of SCM activities, participant safety while participating in SCM activities, or the results resulting therefrom.
I/We, on behalf of myself/ourselves and my/our successors, heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and on behalf of any party or parties who claim a right of interest through me/us (hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Releasors”), hereby agree to release SCM, and each of their respective officers, directors, representatives, insurers, agents, servants, employees, volunteers, contractors, successors and assigns (hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Releasees”) from any form of liability (including, without limitation, liability for any loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense) arising from any risk, danger or hazard, including without limitation any injury, death or dismemberment to the Releasors, or any other person, resulting from any cause whatsoever, at any time while attending at or participating in any SCM activity, including without limitation resulting from travel to and from these activities, foreseeable or unforeseeable human error, negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care, or the failure on the part of the Releasees to safeguard or protect participants from the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. The Releasors agree not to advance any claims, demands, actions, rights of action, and/or judgments against the Releases for damages, harm, loss, cost, expense or injury, howsoever arising. The Releasors also agree to indemnify the Releasees and hold the Releasees harmless from any and all liability, loss, claims, demands, actions, rights of action, and/or judgments brought against them by any party, which arise, or are alleged to arise, from my/our participation in SCM activities. The Releasors further agree not to advance any claims, demands, actions, rights of action, and/or judgments against any other person who might claim contribution or indemnity as against the Releasees under the provisions of legislation that provide for joint and several liability.
Medical Acknowledgement
I/We hereby acknowledge that I/we am/are responsible for my/our own health.
I/We hereby acknowledge that I/we have no medical conditions, including, but not limited to, physical conditions (including without limitation, COVID-19) or mental, psychological or behavioral conditions, whether or not treatment is currently being received, that could affect, compromise or interfere with my/our attendance or participation in SCM activities (or with the attendance or participation of others in SCM activities).
I/We hereby acknowledge my/our responsibility to disclose any medical condition that could affect, compromise or interfere with my/our safety or the safety of others who attend or participate in SCM activities. The Releasors hereby agree to release the Releasees from any liability (including, without limitation, liability for any loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense) arising from any injury, illness, death or dismemberment to myself/ourselves, or any other person, resulting, in whole or in part, or alleged to have resulted, in whole or in part, from medical conditions, including, but not limited to, physical conditions (including without limitation, COVID-19) or mental, psychological or behavioral conditions, medications, allergies and disabilities, whether or not treatment is currently being received, and the like which may affect, compromise or interfere with my ability to attend or participate in SCM activities.
The Releasors also agree to indemnify the Releasees and hold the Releasees harmless from any and all liability, loss, claims, demands, actions, rights of action, and/ or judgments brought against them by any party, which arise, or are alleged to arise, from any injury, illness, death or dismemberment to any person, and resulting, in whole or in part, or alleged to have resulted, in whole or in part, from medical conditions, including, but not limited to, physical conditions (including without limitation, COVID-19) or mental, psychological or behavioral conditions, medications, allergies and disabilities, whether or not treatment is currently being received, and the like which may affect, compromise or interfere with my ability to attend or participate in SCC activities. The Releasors further agree not to advance any claims, demands, actions, rights of action, and/or judgments against any other person who might claim contribution or indemnity as against the Releasees under the provisions of legislation that provide for joint and several liability.
Medical Treatment
I/We hereby acknowledge that I/we may require medical treatment and/or procedures in the event that I/we sustain injury, dismemberment or any other harm requiring medical care. The Releasors hereby agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liability, loss, claims, demands, actions, rights of action, and/or judgments that arise from, or are alleged to arise from, the administration of medical treatment, care and/or procedures rendered in good faith.
Release of Information/Photos
I/We understand and agree that any information pertaining to my/our participation in SCM activities may be sent by the Releasees to other organizations, including without limitation, media, schools, organizations, my/our local Member of Parliament and/or Member of the Provincial Legislature.
I/We agree and grant to SCM the irrevocable rights and permissions to photograph, tape, film, audio record and otherwise capture (in whole or in part) my/our : i) name, image, voice, comments and any other aspect of my/our likeness; ii) documents, projects, videos and any other type of materials or content that I/we may furnish, present or otherwise make available to SCM; iii) participation in, or attendance at, any Releasee activity (including, without limitation, my/our participation in, or attendance at, virtual competitions, in-person competitions, competition closing ceremonies, or any other SCM activities); and iv) any other content as may be provided by me/us to SCM (collectively, the “Assets”).
I/we grant SCM the perpetual, irrevocable, fully paid up, royalty free, non-exclusive, sub-licensable, world-wide rights and license to use, edit, modify, translate, reproduce, copy, publish, perform in public, disseminate, communicate to the public by telecommunication, synchronize with other content and materials and otherwise exploit the Assets (in whole or in part, as is or as maybe edited) and any materials based upon or derived therefrom (collectively, the “Materials”, which for greater certainty include the Assets) in any manner, method and media now or hereafter known (including without limitation, within promotional materials, advertisements, bulletins, websites and social media sites), at any time, and from time to time, but only for the purposes of advertising and promoting SCM and/or its provincial/territorial Member Organizations and their respective activities.
I/we agree that: (i) the decision to use the Materials as set out herein is at SCM’s sole discretion; (ii) I/we shall have no right of approval, no claim to any compensation or benefit arising out of the use of the Materials; and (iii) the Materials will be the sole and exclusive property of SCM and its provincial/territorial Member Organizations and I/we waive all moral rights (and all other rights of a like nature) in and to the Materials in favour of SCM.
The Releasors hereby agree to release the Releasees from any and all liability, loss, demands, actions, rights of action, judgements and/or claims of any kind that the Releasors ever had, now have, or may in the future have arising from, connected with, or in any way related to the use of any information pertaining to my/our participation in any Releasee activities, and the use of any Assets or Materials as set out herein. The Releasors further agree not to advance any claims, demands, actions, rights of action, and/or judgments against any other person who might claim contribution or indemnity against the Releasees under the provisions of legislation that provide for joint and several liability.
Privacy Statement
The information provided by or concerning participants will be used by SCM as set out herein and to deliver services, conduct activities, administer events and to keep participants informed and up-to-date on SCM, in accordance with SCM’s privacy policy (available at: www.SkillsManitoba.ca).
I/WE CONFIRM THAT I/WE HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS DOCUMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT AND VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY ITS TERMS. I/we confirm I/we have read and understand completely all sections of this document (including Code of Conduct, Tools, Equipment and Material, Liability Release, Medical Acknowledgement, Medical Treatment, Release of Information/Photos, and Privacy Statement) and, by signing this document, I/we do hereby agree to follow the procedures and practices described. I/We agree that this document shall be effective and binding, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, upon myself/ourselves all my/our heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, successors, assigns and representatives.
Liability Release:
I/We hereby agree to release Skills Canada Manitoba, its representatives, agents, servants and employees from liability for any injury to the named person, resulting from any cause whatsoever occurring to the named person at any time while attending any Skills Canada Manitoba events, including travel to and from these activities I/WE hereby confirm that I am responsible for my health and that I acknowledge my/our responsibility to ensure that I/we protect myself/our child from any allergies (food or otherwise) or health concerns which may affect my/their ability to participate in Skills Canada Manitoba events. I/WE hereby agree to release Skills Canada Manitoba and all of its provincial and territorial members, its representatives, agents, servants and employees from liability resulting from medical conditions, including medications, allergies, disabilities and the like which may affect my ability to participate and/or which results in the illness of death while attending any Skills Canada Manitoba and all of its provincial and territorial members activities, including travel to and from these activities.
Medical Acknowledgement:
I/WE hereby acknowledge that am medically fit and I have no medical conditions that would interfere with my attendance at the Provincial Skills Competition and acknowledge my responsibility to disclose any medical condition that could compromise my safety or the safety of others while I attend or participate in the Provincial Skills Competition I/WE do voluntarily authorize Skills Canada Manitoba and all of its provincial and territorial members to obtain emergency medical treatment and diagnostic procedures for the named person as deemed necessary in reasonable medical judgment. I/WE agree to indemnify and hold harmless Skills Canada Manitoba and all of its provincial and territorial members for any and all claims, demands, actions, rights of action, and/or judgments by or on behalf of the named person arising from or on account of said procedures and/or treatment rendered in good faith and according to accepted medical standards.
Release of Information Name/ Photos:
I/WE understand and agree that any information pertaining to my participation in Skills Canada Manitoba and all of its provincial and territorial members' activities may be sent to other organizations: i.e. media, schools, organizations, my local Member of Parliament and/or Member of the Provincial Parliament, etc. I/WE agree that my name, still photographs and videotapes of me taken during the course of Skills Canada Manitoba and all of its provincial and territorial member activities become the property of Skills Canada Manitoba and all of its provincial and territorial members and may be used and reproduced by Skills Canada Manitoba and all of its provincial and territorial members in promotional materials and bulletins. I/WE also understand that Skills Canada Manitoba and all of its provincial and territorial members may communicate with me or with my parent or guardian if am under the age of majority.
Having read and understood completely Skills Canada Manitoba and all of its provincial and territorial members' "Code of Conduct, Liability Release, Medical Acknowledgement, and Release of Information me/Photos, and, by signing the Skills Canada Manitoba and all of its provincial and territorial members' Registration Form. I/WE do hereby agree to follow all of the procedures and practices described. I/We agree that this document shall be effective and binding, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, upon myself/ourselves all my/our heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, successors, assigns and representatives.