Coaches, Players, and Parents Code of Conduct Agreement
The Coaches , Parents and Players agree to the following standards when they
are involved in team sports. We believe that each participant whether a
player, coach or parent owes something to the team and the necessary
cohesiveness required from playing a team sport.
COACHES
Acceptable standards of coaching behavior include:
1.Set a good example for participants and fans to follow, exemplifying the
highest moral and ethical behavior.
2. Respect the judgment of officials, abide by the rules of the event;
3. Treat opposing coaches, participants, and fans with respect;
4. Coach in a positive manner, including giving kids messages for life as well
the field
5. Make sure all participants and parents receive copy of rules of game and
this agreement prior to competition.
PENALTIES
Any coach ejected from a game because of unsportsmanlike conduct will be
subject to leaving the facility when the violation occurs. Persons empowered
with this decision are game officials, commissioner, or Athletic Director.
Further action will be considered by the specific sport commission.
Any coach who physically abuses an official will be asked to leave the
facility and must contact the commissioner assigned to them regarding the
incident. The incident will be sent to the appropriate commission for review.
Any coach who verbally abuses another coach, player, or spectator in any
manner (swearing, racial slur, etc.) will be subject to suspension, based on
the findings of the sport commission involved.
PLAYERS
Acceptable standards of player behavior include:
1. Treat opponents with respect; shake hands prior to and after contests.
2. Respect the judgment of officials and abide by the rules of the contest.
3. Accept seriously the responsibility of representing your family and the
school by displaying positive behavior at all times.
4. Play in a positive manner, reflecting core ethical values. Physical and
verbal abuse will not be tolerated! Racial slurs of any kind will not be tolerated!
PENALTIES
Any player ejected from a game because of unsportsmanlike conduct will be
suspended from the next game and may be subject to additional penalties by the
appropriate sport commission.
PARENTS AND SPECTATORS
Acceptable standards of spectator behavior include:
1. Remember that the players are young people and receive benefits from the
mental messages that can be applied to life.
2. Remain seated in the spectator area during the games.
3. Respect decisions made by contest officials.
4. Be a role model by positively supporting teams and by not shouting
instructions or criticism to the players, coaches, or officials. Do not coach
from the stands!
5. Make no derogatory comments or gestures to players, coaches, spectators of
the opposing team, officials, or league administrators.
Remember that coaches and parents set the example for the behavior of their
team’s fans. If you see fans of your team behaving in a negative manner,
please try to appeal to their conscience at an appropriate time.
PENALTIES
Any spectator who displays poor sportsmanship may be removed from the
facility by an official, their team coach, a league official, or the host gym supervisor.
Any spectator who interferes with the conduct of an activity, at the
discretion of the spectator’s school, league, can be barred from attendance at
subsequent athletic activities.
ENFORCEMENT
The Athletic Coordinators, under the supervision of the principal, shall
enforce this code. Complaints regarding violations of this code shall be
first brought to the attention of the appropriate Administrators. Coaches,
participants spectators may be placed on probation or suspended from
activities for their actions.
I (We) have read the Code of Conduct. I (We) agree to follow these
guidelines in my (our) participation in all activities.
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