APPENDIX A

Examples of minor infractions

a) a single incident of disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist comments or behaviour directed towards others, including but not limited to peers, opponents, athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, spectators and sponsors

b) unsportsman-like conduct such as angry outbursts or arguing

c) a single incident of being late or absent from SSC events and activities at whichattendance is expected or required

d) non-compliance with the rules and regulations under which SSC events are conducted, whether at local, provincial, national or international level

a) repeated incidents of disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist comments or behaviour directed towards others, including but not limited to peers, opponents, athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, spectators and sponsors

b) repeated unsportsmanlike conduct such as angry outbursts or arguing

c) repeated incidents of being late for or absent from SSC events and activities at which attendance is expected or required

d) activities or behaviour which interfere with a competition or with any athlete's preparation for a competition

e) pranks, jokes or other activities which endanger the safety of others

f) deliberate disregard for the rules and regulations under which SSC events are

conducted, whether at the local, provincial, national or international level

g) abusive use of alcohol where abuse means a level of consumption which impairs the individual's ability to speak, walk or drive; causes the individual to behave in a disruptive manner; or interferes with the individual's ability to perform effectively and safely

h) any use of alcohol by minors

i) use of illicit drugs and narcotics

j) use of banned performance enhancing drugs or methods