Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

Shrewsbury Youth Lacrosse Code of Conduct

GENERAL GUIDELINES

  1. Players, parents and coaches are expected to conduct themselves in a positive manner as members and representatives of SYL

  1. Showing respect for the property of others, following the rules and guidelines as specified here or by the Coach/Administrator, and observing State and Federal laws are required for participation in this program.

PLAYER EXPECTATIONS

  1. I will demonstrate good sportsmanship on and off the field.

  2. I will show respect toward all coaches, parents, players, and referees.

  3. I will arrive at all practices, games, meetings and any other team function prepared and on time.

  4. I will not engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety, or well-being of anyone.

  5. I will not use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products while at a youth sports event and will not attend or participate in a youth sports event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

  6. I will not use profanity or any other offensive language.

  7. I will not engage in any verbal or physical threats or abuse.

  8. I will not fight, scuffle, retaliate or argue with any coach, player or referee.

  9. I will try my best to be a team player, to learn and have fun.


PARENT EXPECTATIONS

Parents Shall:

  1. Not use abusive or profane language at any time during practices, scrimmages, or games.

  2. Not criticize parents and/or coaches in front of team members or spectators. Parents are encouraged to address all concerns with the team coach or the club president in an appropriate manner. Please be respectful and mindful of players that may overhear discussions or concerns.

  3. Not criticize an opposing team’s players, coaches, or fans by word of mouth or gesture.

  4. Accept the decisions of game officials as being fair and final. If you have questions, please address them to the coach in a discussion off the field.

  5. Promote sportsmanlike conduct from players, coaches, guests and fellow parents.

  6. Follow all school and park regulations and policies while attending games and practices.

  7. Commit to bringing your player to games and practices on time and prepared with the proper gear.

  8. Not encourage your child or anyone else to engage in any of the inappropriate behaviors listed above.
     

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Players who fail to follow this code of conduct while participating in any Warrior Lacrosse Club event will be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to the following:

1st Offense: Player will be notified of the inappropriate behavior by the Head Coach and the Club President or Board Member, and given a verbal warning.  A parent must be present.

2nd Offense: Player will be notified of the inappropriate behavior by the Head Coach and the Club President or Board Member, and given a written warning which includes a suspension from playing one league game.  A parent must be present.  During the suspension, the player must practice and attend the game however; the player CANNOT participate in scrimmages or games.

3rd Offense: Player will be notified of the inappropriate behavior by the Head Coach and the Club President.   A parent must be present.  The player will be dismissed from the program for the remainder of that season and no refunds of any kind will be issued. The player will no longer be a part of the team and will not participate in practices or games. All uniforms and equipment, issued by the club, if any, must be returned upon dismissal from the program.

If a player’s inappropriate behavior, in any offense above, causes injury to another participant, and the injury requires medical attention, the board can dismiss the player from the program without further warning. The Shrewsbury Youth Lacrosse Board will be notified immediately by the Club President.

Parents who fail to follow this code of conduct while attending or coaching a Shrewsbury Youth Lacrosse event will be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to the following in any order or combination:

  1. Verbal and/or written warning issued by the league or club.

  2. Immediate ejection from a youth sports event issued by the league or club or by someone who is authorized to issue such suspension or ejection by the league or club.

  3. Suspension from one or multiple youth sports events by the league or club or by the appropriate official authorized to issue such suspension by the league or club.

  4. Season suspension or multiple season suspension issued by the league or club.