Coaches are in a position of trust and are respected for their integrity, honesty, and commitment to a code of conduct. I acknowledge that to be a Pickleball coach or member in good standing with the Tennis Professionals Association (TPA), I must abide by its Code of Conduct and that my behaviour must reflect the values of the Tennis Professionals Association.
I warrant that my answers to the questions that follow are true and complete:
If the answer to any of the questions that follow is “yes”, please provide details of the
breach/violation/conviction(s) including the circumstances, date and sanction in the space provided.
By making this application or renewal and by answering “no” to the above questions, I hereby certify that I am qualified to be a member/coach in good standing with the TPA. I warrant that I know of no circumstances whatsoever that would call into question my fitness to be a member/coach in good standing with the TPA. I further certify that I will immediately inform the TPA of any changes in my circumstances related to the above.
I also acknowledge that I have read the TPA Code of Conduct and agree to be bound by its terms. I understand that failure to comply with the TPA Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary sanctions or, in extreme cases, expulsion from the TPA.
I declare that the information in this declaration is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a false statement or misrepresentation may disqualify my application or renewal.
By completing and submitting this Disclosure, I consent and authorize the TPA to collect, use and disclose my personal information, including all information provided in the Disclosure, for the purposes of screening, implementation of the Tennis Canada Screening Policing, administering membership services and communicating with other organizations in Canada and internally. I understand and expect that my personal information will not be shared for commercial purposes.
• Have you ever been disciplined or sanctioned (including for misconduct or incompetence) by a provincial, territorial, national, or international coaching or sport governing body, that you haven’t previously disclosed to the TPA?
• Have you ever violated the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code, the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) or an equivalent program in another country, that you haven’t previously disclosed to the TPA?
• Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence, that you haven’t previously disclosed to the TPA?
• Have you ever been subject to a settlement agreement, charges stayed or plea bargain relevant to coaching or to sports in general, that you haven’t previously disclosed to the TPA?
• Is there anything else that you would like to declare that may contravene the Code of Conduct and the values of TPA?