Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar

 

A fundamental concept that motivates Rafael Nadal is his focus on continuously improving himself and the community in general. At the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (RNA) we want to promote a series of values and rules for communal living that will guide the behavior of the members of our community, especially the players, who spend a very important time in their lives with us, and who aspire to achieve all of the objectives that are available to them, both in sports and on a personal level.

 

Whether in the classrooms, the dormitories, in the residence, or on the tennis courts, we ask all the players of the RNA to act in a responsible manner and to make appropriate, intelligent and empathetic decisions that will improve their community. This declaration applies inside and outside of the RNA, including all activities organized by RNA outside of its facilities such as extracurricular activities and excursions. Therefore, any infraction that occurs during an off-site activity will be considered in the same manner as if committed at the RNA.

 

The main rules of communal living and the fundamental principles we work with to develop a player with a positive character, and to provide him or her with standards of behavior in line with the values that permeate the RNA’s educational project are detailed below.

 

These rules of communal living endeavor to achieve that our players become true ambassadors of RNA:

 

• A good attitude from the player is essential for appropriate learning and development.
• Good behavior must be learnt: RNA must educate on how to make the right decisions and behave correctly.
• Self-discipline, common sense, responsibility and learning from our mistakes are the basis of the pedagogical model at the RNA.
• Every player has the right to learn and to be respected by others.
• All RNA staff members at the RNA have the right to work without inconvenience or interruption, in a pleasant environment and without feeling threatened.
• Every player should strive to have a positive attitude, supporting each other in a friendly and rewarding environment.
• All members of the RNA community share the responsibility of promoting high standards of behavior.
• All players must contribute in a positive way to everyday life at the RNA and strive to achieve a positive balance between their academic studies and their tennis practice, along with other activities organized in this communal living.
• All players must show good manners and respect always and be aware that inappropriate behavior will not be accepted.
• All players must attend all mandatory scheduled activities and be punctual.
• All players must develop a sense of belonging to the community and, along the same lines, empathize with all the members of the community and take care of the environment that surrounds them.

 

The RNA consider that the following situations are inappropriate, and these will be addressed and assessed accordingly by the CC:

 

• Confrontation, threats, verbal or physical aggression, the use of swearing, slander or insults.
• Acts of bullying, misconduct, acts of defiance or harassment of any kind against another player or member of the staff and, in general, against any third party, either in person or through media and social networks.
• Racism, xenophobia or other forms of discrimination.
• Consumption, sale or distribution of drugs, alcoholic beverages or any illegal substance. RNA reserves the right to perform a drug and/or alcohol test on players, referring them to a medical center if necessary.
• Leaving the facilities of the RNA without permission.
• Any inappropriate representation of RNA. It will be interpreted as such, if a player enrolled at the RNA participates in any event and does not respect the rules and principles contained in these regulations.
• The damage of any property owned by the RNA.
• Theft, vandalism or any illegal activity or possession of weapons, including multipurpose flick knives.
• Any business practice or economic activity using resources intended for other players or clients of the RNA.
• Inappropriate use of printed or internet material and/or violating the privacy of third parties.
• Harassment or sexual activity of any kind. No sexual relations, even by common consent are permitted at the facilities of RNA.
• At the RNA, it is understood that players can have mutual feelings of affection, however, public and/or private display of affection should not offend other players, teachers, staff or guests. Players will refrain from inappropriate behavior, such as intimate and prolonged contact, kissing or similar actions that may be offensive both inside and outside the facilities, for example during activities.
• Continuous disregard for the guidelines set by the RNA staff.

 

The rules contained in this regulation will be implemented by the RNA staff. Suspension from activities and expulsion will be determined depending on the seriousness of the offence.

 

Any potentially inappropriate behavior that disrupts community living at the RNA will be classified and divided into minor and serious infractions. The corresponding corrective measures will be brought into effect based on this classification.

 

MINOR INFRACTIONS

 

The following infractions are considered minor. These may lead to corrective measures suitable to the type of infraction. The accumulation of minor infractions may be considered a serious infraction.

 

• Causing damage or the improper use of the facilities.
• Leaving the lights, air conditioning or other equipment on.
• Lack of punctuality.
• Misuse of electronic devices: they should not be used during class, tennis and school meals.
• Not notifying reception about leaving the premises of the RNA.
• Bringing prohibited items into RNA.
• Not respecting the environment and not making proper use of wastebaskets.
• Skipping compulsory parts of the schedule: mealtimes, tennis sessions, activities, etc.
• Trespassing or breaking into unauthorized areas.
• Public and/or private displays of affection that may be considered inappropriate or offensive, both inside and outside the center, for example during extracurricular activities and excursions.

 

Infractions in the "players lounge"

 

• Misuse of the available space according to the rules described in these regulations.
• Stealing, damaging or any misuse of equipment such as the table tennis equipment, table football equipment, video games, etc.
• Any other infraction pertaining to this space.

 

 

Infractions in the dining room

 

• Display inappropriate behavior.
• Waste or misuse of food and utensils.
• Use of electronic devices during meals.
• Any other infraction pertaining to this space.

 

Infractions on the tennis courts or other sports facilities

 

• Inappropriate language or gestures, mishandling of materials and equipment.
• Lack of punctuality.
• Passivity, continuous lack of effort or interest (after the third warning) and being malicious and/or cheating.
• Use of electronic devices during sessions.
• Leaving food, bottles, waste, etc. without throwing it away after practicing sports or at the "energy point".
• The damage of any property owned by the RNA.
• Any other infraction pertaining to this space.

 

Infractions in the rooms

 

• Not being in the room at established times.
• Leaving the room dirty and messy.
• Owning unauthorized appliances or furniture, as well as unauthorized food or drink.
• Not following the instructions for the correct use of laundry services.
• Being loud and not respecting the common rules of coexistence of the academy, in the rooms, corridors and any other area of the RNA.
• Any other infraction pertaining to this space.

 

 

SERIOUS INFRACTIONS

 

The following infractions are considered serious. These can lead to a suspension of activities or expulsion of the RNA.

 

• The accumulation of 3 minor infractions.
• Fights, verbal or physical aggression, swearing or insults.
• Bullying, misconduct, defiance or harassment of any kind against another player or member of the staff and, as a rule, against any other third party, either in person or through media and social networks.
• Racism, xenophobia or other forms of discrimination.
• The consumption, sale or distribution of drugs, alcoholic beverages or any illegal substance. RNA reserve the right to perform a drug and/or alcohol test on players, referring them to a medical center if necessary.
• Leaving the premises of the RNA without permission.
• Inappropriate representation of RNA. It will be interpreted as such if a player enrolled at the RNA competes or participates in any event and does not respect the rules and principles contained in these regulations.
• Theft, vandalism or any illegal activity or possession of weapons, including multipurpose knives.
• Any business practice, using resources or intended for other players or clients of the RNA.
• Inappropriate use of printed material or the internet, and/or violating the privacy of third parties.
• Harassment or sexual activity of any kind. No sexual relations, even by common consent, are permitted at the facilities of RNA.
• Trespassing into areas restricted to the opposite gender.
• Unauthorized visits to a room and other areas with exclusive use for players.
• Document forgery of any kind.

 

CORRECTIVE MEASURES

 

At the RNA, the following will always be considered when determining which is the most appropriate sanction to be applied:

 

• The seriousness of the offense or the intent to commit the offense.
• The intention of the player.
• The impact of the offense on the standards of behavior and integrity that the RNA promotes within the community of the RNA and in society.

 

Infractions will be managed by the RNA teams immediately.

The communication of a corrective measure will involve the following steps:

 

• Meeting with the player/s involved.

Notifying the parents of the players involved in the incident and informing them that the player has had two warnings for minor infractions or a serious offense.

The disciplinary measures sought for misbehavior at the RNA or during trips and at extracurricular events, in the name of the RNA, may include the following actions:

 

• Restitution, repair or payment if damage is caused, or maintenance work is needed.
• Suspension from class / tennis or other activities for a period to be determined by the CC.
• Expulsion from the RNA.

 

 

SUSPENSION AND/OR EXPULSION PROCESS

 

The expulsion of a player must comply with the regulations contained in this Code of Conduct, which is accepted once a tennis program is contracted..

Parents/guardians and players accept the Code of Conduct when enrolling to the RNA tennis programs.

 

 

If a player is suspended from activities or is temporarily expelled, the player will not be entitled to any discount for any activities not undertaken or for the period he has been expelled.

 

If an expulsion should take place, the cancellation policy in force will be applied in accordance with the general terms and conditions of the signed contract.

 

The RNA will never pay any costs, such as costs of repatriation, or any other costs associated with a temporary or expulsion. The parents or guardians of the player, contracting parts of the tennis program, are obliged to collect their child with immediate effect in the case of an expulsion.

 

By enrolling to the tennis program, all parts acknowledge that they have read, understood and accepted in full the policies of the Code of Conduct of the RNA, and the consequences and sanctions that arise from it both on a disciplinary and financial level.