Code of Conduct

The Lotus Code of Conduct applies to all Lotus Sports Club (Lotus) participants and their conduct during all Lotus activities. The Lotus Sports Club is a non-profit society which runs entirely on the contributions of its non-paid volunteers. Participation in the club’s programs is subject to the observance of the principles laid out in this Code of Conduct and compliance with all applicable by-laws, rules and regulations, resolutions, and policies of the Lotus Sports Club. Any participant who violates this Code of Conduct is subject to discipline, up to and including removal from the club’s programs.

This Code of Conduct shall be applicable in the context of:

  • all activities associated with Lotus, whether on or off site, at home or abroad, including during the use of private equipment that resides at Lotus.

Lotus participants shall uphold:

  • Good sportsmanship; striving to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat; fair, considerate and honest;
  • Good relations between Lotus members, crews, and other organizations;
  • Respecting the rights, dignity, and worth of all event participants, race officials, event officials, and event staff;
  • Compliance with the Lotus and CORA safety manuals and race rules;
  • Deference to other users of Barnet Marine Park while transporting boats; and
  • Compliance with nautical regulations and instructions from the Vancouver Harbour Master, Canadian Coast Guard, and other authorities.
  • The confidentiality of all records and other confidential information of the Lotus Sports Club.

There is no tolerance for:

  • Discrimination based on characteristics such as race, creed, color, national origin,
    gender, or sexual orientation;
  • Verbal, physical, or visual harassment of anyone, including another participant, program organizer, or volunteer;
  • Participation in Lotus activities under the influence of intoxicants or illegal drugs;
  • Abusive language towards a board member, volunteer, or another participant;
  • Bringing onto Lotus’ property dangerous or unauthorized materials such as explosives, firearms, weapons, or other similar items;
  • Discourtesy or rudeness to a fellow participant, program organizer, or volunteer;
  • Actual or threatened violence toward any individual or group;
  • Conduct endangering the life, safety, health, or well-being of others;
  • Failure to follow any club policy or procedure;
  • Bullying or taking unfair advantage of any participant;
  • Failing to cooperate with a program coordinator;
  • Public criticism of anyone, including fellow members, volunteers, directors, or others participating with the Lotus Sports Club.
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