Code of Conduct
UpdatedTuesday September 8, 2015 byDonnie Snyder.
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Abstain from using any tobacco or alcohol products in or around the playing field or the sports complex in which the field is located. |
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Refrain from participating in any game or practice activity when it is apparent that you have consumed alcohol prior to arriving for the activity. |
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Refrain from using abusive or profane language in or around the playing field or the sports complex in which the field is located. |
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Refuse to permit a player to participate in a practice or game when in doubt as to the player’s health or physical condition. |
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Abide by a doctor’s decision in all matters relating to a player’s health and physical ability to participate. |
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Provide equal opportunities for all players regardless of race, color, ethnic background, religion, or age, if otherwise qualified. |
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Refrain from accepting or offering any gift, gratuity, or favor that might influence your judgment, or with the intent of obtaining special privileges, and from exploiting any relationship with a player for your personal gain or other advantage. |
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Strive to promote good mental and physical health in all aspects of participation and refrain from any type of verbal or physical abuse of any players. |
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Constantly display and demand good sportsmanship in practice and in games, including, but not limited to, accepting decisions of game officials in a professional manner; refrain from criticizing opposing coaches, players, and fans; congratulate opposing players and coaches following a game; refrain from teaching unsportsmanlike strategies; and refrain from “running up the score” rather than providing more players with opportunities to participate. |
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Consistently act in a manner which is in keeping with the positive image and high standards of personal conduct which each program should strive to teach and to foster. |
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Conduct yourself in accordance with all rules, regulations, and determinations of the particular league or program in which you are participating. |
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Make any criticism “constructive” in nature and reserve it for private moments. |
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Hold a pre-season parents’ meeting, and maintain open communications with parents relating to all aspects of participation, including conduct of both parents and players. |
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Consistently act in the best interests of the players and the particular program in which you are participating so as to provide a positive experience for each player and to promote a positive image of the program. |