Discipline Policy

The following disciplinary actions may be taken by Without Limits-Team Galaxy:

1. Issue a warning
2. Place the individual on probation
3. Suspension from further participation in any Special Olympics programs or Without Limits activities
4. Expulsion from further participation in any Special Olympics programs or activities.

ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT
An athlete shall:

• Adhere to the Illinois and Without Limits-Team Galaxy Athlete Rights and Responsibilities
• Maintain high standards of conduct, which includes self-control and responsible behavior. An athlete should consider the well-being of others and display courtesy and good manners.
• Avoid profane or abusive language and disruptive behavior including behavior that is dangerous to self and/or others including acts of violence, harassment, physical or sexual abuse.
• Abide by the rules of competition especially the Special Olympics Illinois Official

Sports Rules.

• Abstain from the use of alcoholic beverages, cannabis products, tobacco products and/or illegal substances when participating in any Without Limits-Team Galaxy and Special Olympics sponsored or sanctioned activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, training/practice sessions and competition events.
• Abstain from all illegal activity
• Honor the Special Olympics Oath

Code of Conduct Infractions
Without Limits-Team Galaxy and Special Olympics Illinois has sole and absolute discretion as to any disciplinary actions to be taken if a person violates the Athlete Code of Conduct. Any action taken is predicated with the good faith belief of Special Olympics that the disciplinary action is appropriate.

The following disciplinary actions may be taken:

• Issue a warning;
• Place the individual on probation; (normally one sport season)
• Suspension from further participation in any Special Olympics programs or activities; or,
• Expulsion from further participation in any Special Olympics programs or activities.
  

Immediate Suspension

A person may be subject to immediate disciplinary action, including suspension, for conduct which in the sole and absolute discretion of Special Olympics is so inherently harmful as to warrant immediate action. Immediate disciplinary action, including suspension, may be imposed for any of the following:

• Illegal Conduct - Engaging in any illegal or criminal activity when Without Limits-Team Galaxy or Special Olympics has a good faith belief that there has been illegal activity, whether or not there has been a formal charge made.
• Behavior Problems - Any person behaving in a manner that is inherently dangerous to him/herself or others. This includes any violent acts, harassment, or any behavior which impacts the integrity of Without Limits-Team Galaxy or Special Olympics programs.
  
• Alcohol, Cannabis or Illegal Substance - The use or consumption of alcohol, cannabis or illegal substances that may affect the safety and well-being of other athletes. This includes but is not limited to all training/practice sessions, the duration of competition events, or any other Special Olympics sponsored or sanctioned activity where athletes are present.
  
• Abuse - Any person accused or suspected of abusing (physical or sexual), molesting, assaulting, or harassing another person.

I hereby certify that I have reviewed, understood and agreed to this Code of Conduct.
Name of Athlete     ________________________________________________
Signature of Athlete      _________________________________________________
Date     _______________________