Special Olympics is
committed to the highest ideals of sport and expects all
athletes to honor sports and Special Olympics. All Special
Olympics athletes and
Unified Sports® Partners agree to the following
code*.
Sportsmanship
I will practice good sportsmanship.
I will act in ways that bring respect
to me, my coaches, my team and Special Olympics.
I will not use bad language.
I will not swear or insult other
persons.
I will not fight with other athletes,
coaches, volunteers or staff.
Training and Competition
I will train regularly.
I will learn and follow the rules of my
sport.
I will listen to my coaches and the
officials and ask questions when I do not understand.
I will always try my best during
training, divisioning and competitions.
I will not "hold back" in preliminary
competition just to get into an easier finals competition
division.
Responsibility for My Actions
I will not make inappropriate or
unwanted physical, verbal or sexual advances on others.
I will not smoke in non-smoking areas.
I will not drink alcohol or use illegal
drugs at Special Olympics events.
I will not take drugs for the purpose
of improving my performance.
I will obey all laws and Special
Olympics rules, as well as the International Federation
and National Federation/Governing Body rules for my
sport(s).
I understand that if I do not obey this
Code of Conduct, I will be subject to a range of
consequences by my Program or a Games Organizing Committee
for a World Games, up to and including not being allowed to
participate.
