Participation within the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) is a privilege that requires full compliance with CCAA regulations, including CCAA Eligibility, Code of Ethics and Drug Education & Control Regulations. Student-athletes are responsible for obtaining these regulations from their coaches and/or Athletic Director and to inquire how their respective circumstance relates to each.
Eligibility Requirements & Code of Ethic Expectations of Student-Athletes
It is critical that student-athletes familarize themselves with the CCAA Policies and Procedures entitled "Eligibility" and "Code of Ethics". Student-athletes are responsible for obtaining these rules from their coaches and/or Athletic Director and to inquire how their respective circumstance relates to CCAA eligibility requirements and code of ethic expectations. This is important, as student-athletes need to be aware that those who participate in CCAA competition and are found to be in violation of these policies, among other sanctions, forfeit their eligibility for the remainder of the current competitive year and may be suspended in the subsequent year of eligibility. You agree to undertake Ethics education that cover the topics of consent, bystander, harassment and assault/violence.
Canadian Anti-Doping Program
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) is unequivocally opposed to the use of prohibited substances or prohibited methods that enhance sporting performance, risk health and or are contrary to the spirit of sport. As such, the CCAA has adopted the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP). The latest version of the CADP can be accessed
here.
The CCAA Drug Education and Doping Control Program will be conducted in cooperation with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) in accordance with the CADP. As a CCAA Student-Athlete you are subject to the CADP and accordingly shall be bound by all the anti-doping rules and responsibilities contained in the CADP. You agree to undertake education regarding the anti-doping rules and violations contained in the CADP.
Collection, Use and Disclosure of Information
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the CCAA, student-athletes allow the CCAA to collect, use and disclose personal information, which may include images and voice, for the following circumstances:
- Registration and Administration for health and safety of student-athletes wishing to participate in CCAA sanctioned events organized by athletic personnel associated with the CCAA.
- Administration of its Drug Education and Testing Program. The CCAA can share information, including personal information, with the CCES. This information can be shared between anti-doping organizations for anti-doping purposes and such information will be used only in a fashion that is fully consistent with the limitations and restrictions contained in the World Anti-Doping Agency's International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information.
- Via CCAA websites and publications for the purpose of recording and honoring excellence through awards and other honors.
- Publishing of promotional materials.
The CCAA is responsible only for information that is in its custody or control any information collected, used or disclosed by or under the control of a member of CCAA or any other organization is subject to the privacy practices and procedures of that member or organization, as the case may be.