Policy and Bylaws
Nicola Valley Memorial Arena
Code of Conduct
All participants, spectators, volunteers, coaches and other users of the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena are expected to adhere to the following general rules of conduct while using the facility:
To respect the building
Users of the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena are expected to take care not to damage the building or equipment in the building, to keep the building clean, and to report any damage to the facility staff immediately
To respect other facility users
Users of the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena are expected to take care not to intentionally injure or interfere with the enjoyment of others using the Centre.
To respect facility staff and officials
Users of the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena are expected to treat facility staff and event officials and volunteers with respect and to adhere to the rules and regulations pertaining to the safe and enjoyable operation of the Centre.
Failure to adhere to the Code of Conduct
1. Individuals found to have deliberately and willfully damaged facility equipment or the building may face criminal charges, may be suspended from using the facility for a period of up to one year, and will be require to make financial restitution.
2. Individuals found to have damaged facility equipment or the building through their own negligent behavior may be suspended from using the facility for a period of up to one month and will be required to make financial restitution.
3. Individuals who are consistent behavioral problems who risk the personal safety of others in the facility may be suspended from using the facility for a period of up to one month, for each incident.
4. Individuals who are verbally or physically abusive to facility staff volunteers, officials, participants or spectators may face criminal charges and may be suspended from using the facility for a period of up to one year for each incident.
5. Notwithstanding, special circumstances may warrant suspensions exceeding those noted above in cases of extreme vandalism, abuse or inappropriate behavior.
