Warning: RDP Volleyball-Coach Schula

2021-22 Season

February 28, 2022 

To: Aaron Schulha, RDP 

RE: Warning

An incident which is of great concern has been brought to my attention.

According to game official Nate Garstad, you accused him of cheating during a February 12, 2022 match against Lethbridge College. I understand that ACAC CEO Mark Kosak has asked Randy Stewart to address this incident with you and I understand that this has occurred. However, I feel that it is important that I also express my concerns as ACAC Commissioner.

As you are aware as an experienced coach, ACAC team officials are expected to adhere to a high level of professionalism in the conduct of their duties. I direct your attention to Article I Section 3 Rule 3.1.3 of the ACAC Operating Code, which requires team officials to “consistently display high personal standards and project a favourable image of their sport and of coaching. In addition, Rule 3.17 requires team officials to “treat opponents and officials with due respect both in victory and in defeat.” Furthermore, you are well aware of the appropriate and approved procedures to report any concerns you might have about assigned officials.

A public accusation of cheating made against an ACAC game official is a clear violation of the above rules and is not acceptable behaviour on the part of an ACAC team official. The purpose of this communication is to officially provide notice that future behaviour of this type will not be tolerated and will result in immediate sanctions under the Ethics section of the Operating Code referenced above.

Sincerely,

Bill Hendsbee 
ACAC Commissioner