• Maintain and enhance the dignity and self-esteem of members and non-members by:  Demonstrating respect for every person regardless of physical characteristics, athletic ability, age, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, creed, disability, economic or marital status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. 
  • Focusing comments or criticism appropriately and avoiding public criticism of athletes, coaches, officials, organizers, volunteers, employees or members.
  • Consistently demonstrating the spirit of sportsmanship, sport leadership and ethical conduct. 
  • Acting, when appropriate, to correct or prevent practices that are unjust and discriminatory. 
  • Consistently treating individuals fairly and reasonably. 

  • Ensuring adherence to the rules of pickleball and the spirit of those rules

  • Refrain from:  Verbal or physical abuse.  Any form of harassment, including sexual harassment.  Using of profane, insulting or otherwise offensive language. 

  • Using of power or authority to coerce another person.  Consuming alcohol, tobacco products or recreational drugs while participating in BIPS activities. 

  • Abstain from: 
  • Offering coaching tips without being asked 
  • Publicly speaking poorly of club officials or volunteers
  • Manipulating club playing structures (like Drop In Play or Hold My Court) to create a personally beneficial outcome. 

  • Respect the property of others and not willfully cause damage. 

  • Comply, always, with BIPS bylaws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations, as adopted and amended from time to time. 

  • Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the highest standard of behaviour arising within the business, activities or events of the Bowen Island Pickleball Society. 

  • Approve of and adopt the BIPS council’s guiding questions in decision making: What is in the best interest of the BIPS? Is there an opportunity to create a win-win? How would the other person want to be treated in this situation?