{"id":577,"date":"2021-05-25T15:25:10","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T19:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racquetballcanada.ca\/on\/?page_id=577"},"modified":"2024-04-05T13:15:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T17:15:14","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/racquetballontario.ca\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Deprecated – About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Racquetball Ontario<\/p>\n

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Email<\/a><\/strong>: tgray@racquetballontario.ca<\/p>\n

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X\/Twitter<\/a><\/strong>: @rballontario<\/p>\n

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Facebook<\/a><\/strong>: @racquetballontario<\/p>\n

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Instagram<\/strong><\/a>: @racquetballontario<\/p>\n

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About Racquetball Ontario<\/h2>\n

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Racquetball Ontario is the Provincial Sport Organization for the sport of racquetball. Our mission is to coordinate, govern and encourage the advancement of racquetball from the grassroots to the elite level across the Province of Ontario. Our vision is to be a visible, vibrant sport enjoyed throughout the Province by Canadians of all ages and abilities.<\/p>\n

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Mission, Vision and Values<\/h2>\n

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Mission<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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To coordinate, govern, and encourage the advancement of Racquetball from the grassroots level through to elite levels across Ontario.<\/p>\n

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Racquetball as a visible and vibrant sport enjoyed throughout the Province by Canadians of all ages and abilities.<\/p>\n

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Values<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The values we believe to be instrumental in making decisions and impacting how we interact are outlined\u00a0below. We believe in managing Racquetball Ontario according to Racquetball Canada’s values and ensuring that the Principles of True Sport<\/strong><\/a> are activated on the field of play.<\/p>\n

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The first letter from key words in our value statements spell TRUE<\/strong> integrating our values with the principles of True Sport.<\/p>\n

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Racquetball Canada Values<\/strong><\/td>\nOur Declaration<\/strong><\/td>\nI\/We Live Our Values By . . .<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
We believe that integrity makes T<\/strong>rue champions<\/td>\nOur sport builds character and teaches life lessons that extend beyond the court. We strive to make ethical decisions and to behave in a manner that reflects our values. We work tirelessly to create and preserve trust<\/td>\nProviding leadership by adhering to our policies Offering education and development opportunities to coaches, officials and athletes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
We foster a safe and inclusive expeR<\/strong>ience<\/td>\nWe respect each other and advocate for a quality sport environment. We invite multiple perspectives to ensure fairness and dignity for everyone. Everyone has the right to feel supported and welcomed<\/td>\nAdopting safe sport guidelines Inviting all communities to participate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
We are one, connected commU<\/strong>nity<\/td>\n\u00a0We strive to foster a fun, positive, diverse and rewarding environment where everyone has a place to learn, grow, volunteer, work and compete.We encourage everyone to stay involved for life. We believe that everyone can benefit from our sport\u2019s healthy lifestyle.<\/td>\nWe offer a variety of programs and leagues to accommodate all skill levels and ages We are adaptable and open to new opportunities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0We are committed to E<\/strong>xcellence<\/td>\nWe go the extra mile to ensure quality results, effective processes and good governance. We help everyone achieve their highest potential. We strive to be transparent and accountable in our actions, decisions and promises. We encourage everyone to participate, to have fun and to strive for excellence.<\/td>\nWe ensure that everyone has a place to participate and be challenged We develop opportunities for meaningful competition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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Board of Directors<\/h2>\n

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President<\/strong><\/td>\nKyle Wiseman<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vice President<\/strong><\/td>\nLuke Coughey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Secretary<\/strong><\/td>\nTammy Gray<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Treasurer<\/strong><\/td>\nMark Aiello<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Director at Large<\/b><\/td>\nDaniel Puckett<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Director of Women and Girls Programming<\/b><\/td>\nSusan Philips<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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Annual General Meeting<\/h2>\n

Click here to view Racquetball Ontario’s 2023 AGM Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n

Volunteer and Paid Positions<\/h2>\n

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Racquetball Ontario has a number of volunteer positions available please click here<\/a> to see where you can help promote the sport.<\/p>\n

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Policies & Bylaws<\/h2>\n

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Racquetball Ontario has adopted the policies and procedures of our governing National Sport Organization (Racquetball Canada). Racquetball Canada has worked alongside the\u00a0Sport Law & Strategy Group<\/em><\/a><\/strong> to develop updated, comprehensive, user-friendly policies and procedures.<\/p>\n

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Racquetball Ontario’s Policy Suite<\/strong> is comprehensive and reflects current best practices that will guide the organization\u00a0in its operations including policies that support our values, help ensure accountability and transparency and that deal with bullying, abuse, harassment, discrimination, maltreatment and conflict.<\/p>\n

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Code of Conduct and Ethics For Parents Guardians and Spectators Policy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Code of Conduct and Ethics For Coaches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Code of Conduct and Ethics Directors Committee Members<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Discipline and Complaint Policy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Appeal Policy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Social Media Policy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Risk Management Policy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Official Languages Policy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Diversity Equity and Inclusion Policy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Travel Policy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Human Resources Policy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Racquetball Ontario also adheres to the Universal Code of Conduct for the Maltreatment of Sport<\/strong> (UCCMS).<\/p>\n

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