Team NS Code of Conduct & Release Form

I recognize that Skills Canada – Nova Scotia (SCNS) wants every representative to have an enjoyable and safe experience. I also recognize that all individuals representing Team Nova Scotia will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner which best represents their school/ employer/ organization. To receive maximum benefit from participating, and for the safety of all participants, I acknowledge that this Code of Conduct established by SCNS must be adhered to.

I note that attendance and participation at the Skills Canada National Competition and all ancillary activities which may be organized by SCNS in advance of and while attending the Skills Canada National Competition (collectively the “Event”) is voluntary. I agree to abide by all SCNS and Skills/Competences Canada (“SCC”) rules and regulations or forfeit the privilege to attend and participate. In exchange for the approval of my attendance/participation at the Event I further agree to adhere to the following:

• I will, at all times, respect all public and private property.
• I will, under no circumstance, consume any alcoholic beverages, cannabis, or illegal drugs, while traveling with Team Nova Scotia, during the Team Nova Scotia ancillary activities and the Event
• I will treat all members of Team NS, SCNS and SCC staff, volunteers, instructors, and competition hosts with respect and professionalism.
• I will adhere to the provided safety protocols and public health recommendations.
•I will adhere to the dress code as outlined in the itinerary.
•I will spend each night in the room to which I am assigned.

•I will, at all times, respect all public and private property, including the accommodation in which I am housed

•I will spend each night in the room to which I am assigned.

•I will ensure the students or participants under my charge adhere to the Code of Conduct.

•The use of legal and illegal drugs, and alcohol during SCC events will not be tolerated. This includes from the day you leave your home to the day you return. It is not limited to the event, it also includes off times and team activities.

• I will, at all times required, wear my official identification badge.

•I will attend all activities for Team Nova Scotia for which I am assigned and registered and I will be on time.

•I will adhere to the dress code as outlined in the itinerary.

Violations & Penalties
I acknowledge that violators of any rule, regulation or this Code of Conduct may not be permitted to continue or participate in the Event, nor participate in the future, in any SCNS activity.

Violators in breech of this Code of Conduct may be sent home at their own expense. Your school and or employer will be contacted regarding this decision.

Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, and Indemnity
I understand and acknowledge that participation in the Event, including travel to and from, extracurricular activities, accommodations and participation in certain trades will involve risks, dangers, hazards and liabilities, including but not limited to personal injury, death, illness, property loss or damage, expense and other loss due to all manner of causes including but not limited to, use of equipment, tools and/or materials related to the trade and food related illness

In return for the approval of SCNS for participation in the Event, I hereby agree to give up any and all claims that I or my child may have, if signing on behalf of a competitor, have or may in the future have against SCNS, its employees, directors, officers and representatives, as a result of participation in the Event, and to release SCNS, its employees, directors, officers and representatives from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that I, or the Competitor, may suffer during or as a result of participation or attendance at the Event or Team NS ancillary events.

I further agree to hold harmless and indemnify SCNS, its employees, directors, officers and representatives from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that I, or the Competitor, or my next of kin, or anyone else may suffer as a result of participation or attendance at the Event or Team NS ancillary events.