Signature of Ethics in Sports

Ethics in Sports
2009-2010 Season

Policy Statement

The Interscholastic Surfing Federation is committed to the demonstration of sportsmanlike
and ethical behavior in and around all surf contests and practices conducted under its
sanction. All activities must be safe, courteous, fair, controlled, and orderly for all athletes,
coaches, officials and spectators.
It is the intent of the ISF and its Board of Directors that violence in any form not be tolerated. In
order to enforce this policy, the ISF will establish rules and regulations which set forth the
manner of enforcement of this policy and the penalties incurred when violation of the policy
occurs. The rules and regulations shall focus upon the responsibility of the coach to teach and
demand high standards of conduct and to enforce personally the rules and regulations set forth by
the ISF

The ISF Board of Directors requires that the following Code of Ethics be issued to and signed by
each student athlete, coach, and official as a guide to govern his or her behavior. Penalties for
failure to sign a copy of this policy are as follows.

• Athlete Ineligibility for ISF membership
• Coach Restricted from coaching ISF contests
• Officials Not approved to officiate in the ISF

Code of Ethics for Student Athlete, Coach and Contest Official

1. Be courteous at all times with opponents, contest officials, coaches and spectators.
2. Exercise the personal strength of self-control.
3. Be familiar with ISF rules.
4. Show respect to fellow surfers, officials, coaches and spectators.
5. Refrain from the use of foul and abusive language.
6. Refrain from any physical violence, or activity that is likely to provoke physical altercation.
7. Respect the integrity and judgment of ISF Directors and/or contest officials.
8. Refrain from the use of illegal drugs, misuse of prescription and non-prescriptions drugs,
   anabolic steroids, steroids, or any substance to increase physical development or performance
   that is not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, Surgeon General of
   the United States, or the American Medical Association.
9. Show environmental respect for the beach, the ocean, and the surrounding area. This
   includes, but is not limited to, local vegetation, animals and birds, marine life of any kind,
   and the water.
10. Have your actions speak well for your sport by treating local residents and their property
    with respect.
11. Always win with character and lose with dignity.

I have read and I understand the above ISF Policy Statement, and the Code of Ethics. I agree to abide by this policy while participating in ISF competitions and team activities.