- Demonstrate the utmost respect for those around you--athletes and non-athletes alike.
- Obey all race rules. Compete fairly, or don’t compete at all.
- Respect officials. If an official makes a bad call, plead your case professionally and with restraint. Accept an official’s “final position” and move on. Recognize that a bad call is just another hurdle you need to overcome as an athlete.
- Fellow competitors are just that. During a race, push yourself to the utmost of your potential, but never compromise the efforts of other racers. Before and after a race, be cordial and polite--even friendly. Respect the efforts and sacrifices these people made in order to compete against you.
- In training, obey the rules of the road. Help fellow athletes where possible. Towards non-athletes, be a model for your sport.
- Whenever you are in a Team Echelon uniform, you are representing both the team and all of its sponsors. In other words, you are a professional. Act like it.
- Honor your commitments to your team, your teammates, your training partners, your family, and your friends.
- Always demonstrate mutual respect, honesty, integrity, and friendship towards your fellow Team Echelon members. Even in head-to-head competition, remember that you are first and foremost teammates.
- Play hard. Play fair. Have fun!
TEAM ECHELON CODE OF CONDUCT
Team Echelon is dedicated to helping all athletes, regardless of experience, enjoy the thrill and challenge of competitive sports in a positive and supportive atmosphere. Team Echelon also seeks to be a positive model for athletes and non-athletes alike. To this end, all Team Echelon athletes are expected to follow the Team Echelon Code of Conduct:
