Code of Ethics – Kerrisdale Skating Club

A complete Code of Ethics for Coaches is available at the Skate Canada website.

Coaches/Colleagues

To Athlete/Parent

Accurately represent one’s technical, educational and professional credentials and resume.
Avoid making promises/guarantees to the athlete/parent but rather endeavour to restrict dialogue to the athlete’s personal skating development.
Clearly outline your available coaching services including costs and method of payment prior to providing any services as agreed/contracted by the athlete/parent.
Invoice the athlete/parent for services performed and only for the appropriate value.
Coaches should be role models for athletes and encourage healthy habits.

To Colleagues

Respect that an athlete/parent has the right to contract the services of another coach to either replace/supplement the athlete’s instruction.
Respect that a coach becomes the base coach of an athlete from the moment that an athlete contracts the services of that coach.
Respect a coach/athlete/parent relationship and not solicit or cause to be solicited, directly or indirectly, or through a third party the athlete of another coach.
Advise coaching colleague when contracting with their skater to confirm all bills to the former coach are paid.
Coaches may respond to athletes/parents who approach them and ask questions regarding their services, experience, qualifications, teaching methodology and coaching philosophy.

Skater/Parent

When you “hire” a coach you are entering into a contract to instruct your child. Consider their qualifications, availability and rate.

First notify the “old” coach to advise their services are no longer required before contracting with a “new” coach.
All outstanding bills must also be paid in full to the former coach prior to starting with a “new” coach.
Commit to the agreed schedule/lesson time with your coach for the season.
Notify the coach at least 24 hours in advance (if possible) should the skater need to cancel a lesson or a fee may be charged.