USA BADMINTON
COACH AGREEMENT
I pledge to uphold the spirit of the USA Badminton Coach Agreement which offers a guide to my conduct as
a member of USA Badminton.
I have familiarized myself with the agreement and understand the acceptance of its provisions.
As a coach at this event, I promise and agree that I:
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Will coach and work with other volunteers, managers, parents, coaches, athletes and tournament
officials during this event;
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Verify that I have current USAB Membership and I am a member of good standing
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For Parent Coach
o Am a parent and I have participated in a Competition Coaching Module run in my region/club and
I understand its contents. I understand that this is mandatory for me to take this module in order to
be able to coach my child/children at all USAB sanctioned junior events.
o I understand that if I also intend to coach other children besides my child, I will sign up as Personal
Coach ( see conditions under Club & Personal Coach)
o Have read the USAB Coaches Code of Ethics & Conduct (click the following link:
http://usabadminton.org/resources/coaching/usab-coaches-code-of-ethics-and-conduct).I agree to
attend a one hour face-face interactive USAB Coaches Code of Ethics & Conduct Module in future.
o I have completed and understand the USOC Safe Sports Training - click on the link below:
http://training.teamusa.org/
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For a Junior Coach (must be 16 years and above)
o Am a player in the tournament and I have participated in a Competition Coaching Module run in
my region/club and I understand its contents. I understand that this is mandatory for me to take
this module in order to be able to coach my colleagues at a club in all USAB sanctioned junior
events.
o Have read the USAB Coaches Code of Ethics & Conduct (click the following link:
http://usabadminton.org/resources/coaching/usab-coaches-code-of-ethics-and-conduct).
o I have completed and understand the USOC Safe Sports Training - click on the link below:
http://training.teamusa.org/
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For USAB Certified Coach & Personal Coach
o I have participated in a Competition Coaching Module run in my region/club and I understand its
contents. I understand that this is mandatory for me to take this module in order to be able to coach
my players at all USAB sanctioned junior events.
o Have read the USAB Coaches Code of Ethics & Conduct (click the following link:
http://usabadminton.org/resources/coaching/usab-coaches-code-of-ethics-and-conduct).I agree to
attend a one hour face-face interactive USAB Coaches Code of Ethics & Conduct Module in future.
o I have completed and understand the USOC Safe Sports Training - click on the link below:
http://training.teamusa.org/
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I understand and:
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Will abide the rules of the Badminton World Federation;
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Will abide by the BWF Code of Conduct for Coaches and Officials
http://bwfbadminton.org/file_download.aspx?id=28231
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Am aware of the BWF Offences and Penalties
http://bwfbadminton.org/file_download.aspx?id=28233
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Shall uphold the good name of the USOC, USAB, my club, fellow coaches, parents, players, organizers
and court officials;
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Have acted and will act in a sportsmanlike manner consistent with the spirit of fair play and responsible
conduct;
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Will respect the property of others whether personal or public;
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Will respect other players, other teams, spectators and officials, and will engage in no form of
discriminatory behavior or verbal, physical or sexual harassment or abuse;
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Will not use or authorize the use of photographs, films or videos of myself with the USA Badminton logo
for the purpose of trade, without the prior written consent of USA Badminton (which consent shall not
be unreasonably withheld);
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Will act in a way that will bring respect and honor to myself, USA Badminton and the United States;
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Will remember that at all times I am an ambassador for my sport, my country and the Olympic
Movement;
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Support and abide by anti-doping initiatives by USAB, BWF, USADA and WADA;
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Practice respect and fair play with regards to officials, fellow coaches, and athletes irrespective of gender
and ethnic background;
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Avoid misconduct that will offend the ethics or traditions of USAB or bring discredit or harm to the
reputation of USAB and fellow coaches;
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Be honest in the performance of duties, including avoiding falsification of reports pertaining to athletes
and fellow coaches or permitting or condoning such by an assistant coach and/or intern coach or athlete
under my supervision;
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Respond fully and accurately or appear upon request during investigations of rules violations by
tournament organizers or the governing association;
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Avoid wagering on any athletes’ matches or associating with known gamblers or bookmakers;
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Avoid motivating parents, supporters, fellow coaches and athletes under my supervision in wagering on
match outcomes;
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Avoid consuming alcohol with fellow coaches and/or parents in the presence of junior athletes.
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Avoid promoting the consumption of alcohol to fellow coaches, parents and athletes ( both juniors and
adults) during an event;
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Avoid accepting payment from other parties such as any individuals including parents, guardians,
officials, club owners, athlete personal coach, etc with the intention of a USAB coach providing personal
attention to selected athletes on the USA Team and not to others; (This applies to USA Team Events* only,
not to coaching athletes at individual events within the individual events)
USA Team Events*
Olympic Games, Pan Am Games, Youth Olympic Games, Sudirman Cup, Thomas Cup, Uber Cup, Pan Am Team
Event, Pan Am Individual Event, World Junior Championships, Pan Junior Championships,
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Cooperate and enforce policies and procedures related to drug-testing programs;
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Avoid acts of violence or hostile personal conduct, or condoning the same or encouraging fellow coaches,
athletes and officials in such conduct which may not warrant criminal prosecution but results in public
disrepute, contempt, scandal or ridicule that reflects unfavourably the reputation USOC, USAB, BWF,
BPAC and the organizers;
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Treat and communicate with all athletes in championships in a fair and respectful manner irrespective of
association with athlete, athlete’s club, region, gender or ethnicity;
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Endorse USAB and its sponsors for the event, and give the right to publicize or use my name, and image
to promote badminton;
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While officially on duty at an event as coach at this event, I shall avoid making speeches, press
statements, publish articles or images/videos on the electronic media such blogs, as well as social emedia such as My Space, Twitter and Facebook, which will negatively affect the BWF, BPAC, USAB,
USOC, USAB badminton clubs and its management, the tournament host, tournament organizers,
tournament officials, coaches, athletes and parents.
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USA BADMINTON
JUNIOR COACH AGREEMENT
(MUST BE 16 YEARS – 18 YEARS OLD)
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PRINT in the respective spaces and place a cross (X) where relevant
Send the completed USAB Junior Coach Agreement page to juniorcoachcredential.usab@gmail.com
Junior Coach Information
First Name:
Last Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Cell Ph:
Home Ph:
Date of birth mm/dd/yy:
E-mail address :
Club:
Place a cross (x) in the appropriate box below
I am a player in this tournament and I will coach my colleagues.
I have completed the Competition Coaching Module.
I am current USAB member of good standing.
I have completed the USOC Safe Sport Training.
I am a U.S. citizen.
I am a U.S. permanent resident .
USAB Membership No: #
Pledge
I have familiarized myself with the agreement and understand the acceptance of its provisions. I agree to the rules and guidelines stated here as a condition as a coach at
USAB sanctioned junior events. I pledge to uphold the spirit of the USA Badminton Coach Agreement which offers a guide to my conduct as a member of USA Badminton. I
further understand that if I do not abide by the USA Badminton Coach Agreement above, USAB and other related authorities may take action against me.
By providing my electronic signature/signature above, I confirm that I have read and understood the contents of the USAB Coach Agreement . I also confirm that the
information I have provided above is true. I agree to abide by the USAB Coach Agreement. I further understand and agree that my electronic signature/signature is my
legal and binding signature.
Parent /Guardian Signature
Date
Parent /Guardian Name (PRINT)
Junior Coach Name (PRINT)
Date
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