Anti-Bullying Policy

Bullying has become a major issue in today’s society. Whether it is at school
or on the soccer field, bullying is an issue that needs to be addressed. BC
Tigers FC recognizes the seriousness of bullying and wants to bring this issue
to the forefront of the club’s policy. As a major community club within Surrey
BC, BCT is set on implementing a progressive policy that will aim to prevent
bullying and make for a better overall environment on and off thefield for our players.
Bullying is defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior among children and youth that involves a real or
perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.
Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. A safe and inclusive
learning environment in our club is critical for our players to achieve success. Parents and players must
be confident in knowing that our club environment is free from harassment, violence, intolerance and
intimidation, all of which are forms of bullying. BCT would like to make bullying aware to all our players
and coaches. The aim is to properly educate our coaches about bullying so that they are aware of it and
can reiterate it to the players.

BC Tigers FC Code of Conduct
BC Tigers’ code of conduct describes the positive behaviors expected of the club’s player’s coaches and
parents. The code of conduct applies to all, sets standards for behavior, and covers a focused set of
expected positive behaviors. Along with our Code of Conduct we expect all our players to adhere to this
Anti-Bully Policy.
Coach Education
BC Tigers will make all our coaches aware of this Anti-Bullying policy. Our coaches will be trained on how
to be more aware about bullying and so they can reiterate that awareness to their players. We will
expect our coaches to employ preventative measures so that bullying is not an issue for any of our
players. If cases of bullying do arise, we have conflicts and resolution protocol (see below).
Conflict and resolution protocol
Conflict Procedure
1. Report bullying incidents to the coach, manager, coordinator or a member of the executive.
2. Coach/adult needs to contact the executive immediately.
3. Parents should be informed and will be asked to come to a meeting to discuss the problem.
4. If necessary and appropriate, police will be consulted.
5. The bullying behavior or threats of bullying must be investigated, and the bullying stopped quickly.
6. An attempt will be made to help the bully (bullies) change their behavior.
7. If mediation fails and the bullying is seen to continue the club will initiate disciplinary action.
Recommended Actions for Resolution
If BCT coaches decide it is appropriate for the parties involved to deal with the situation they should
follow the procedure outlined below.
1. Reconciliation by getting the parties together. It may be that a genuine apology solves the problem.
2. If this fails/not appropriate coach(es) of the team should meet with the parent and child alleging
bullying to get details of the allegation. Minutes should be taken for clarity.
3. The coach(es) should meet with the alleged bully and parent/s and put the incident raised to them to
answer and give their view of the allegation. Minutes should again be taken.
4. The coach(es) should talk to anyone else that may have been involved to gather additional
information; again, minutes should be taken.
5. If bullying has in their view taken place the athletes should be warned and put on notice of further
action. Consideration should be given as to whether a reconciliation meeting between the parties is
appropriate at this time.
6. All other coaches involved with both athletes should be made aware of the concerns and outcome of
the process i.e. the warning.