Players and Parents Code of Conduct
TOLLAND LACROSSE CLUB PLAYERS & PARENTS CODES OF CONDUCT
PLAYERS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
I hereby pledge to provide a positive attitude and be responsible for my
participation in Youth Sports by following this Code of Conduct:
1) I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and practice.
2) I will attend every practice and game that is reasonably possible and notify my coach if I cannot.
3) I will expect to receive a fair amount of playing time.
4) I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches.
5) I will treat my coaches with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or abilities and I will expect to be treated accordingly.
6) I deserve to play in an alcohol, tobacco and drug free environment and expect adults to respect that wish.
7) I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it’s important to me.
8) I will do my very best in school.
9) I will remember that sports are an opportunity to learn and have fun.
10) I will not use any foul language, sexual harassment or sexual misconduct directed to players, coaches, officials, spectators or a member of the CVYL or CVGYL programs.
11) I will not display any unsportsmanlike conduct to the opposing team, fellow
players, coaches, officials, spectators or any league representatives on any social media or internet etc.
PARENTS'/GUARDIANS CODE OF CONDUCT
I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my
child participating in youth sports by following this Code of Conduct:
1) I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other youth sports event.
2) I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win.
3) I will insist that my child plays in a safe and healthy environment.
4) I will provide support for coaches and officials working with my child to provide a positive, enjoyable experience for all.
5) I will demand a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free sports environment for my child and agree to assist by refraining from their use at all youth sports events.
6) I will remember that the game is for children and not for adults.
7) I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
8) I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
9) I will promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience within my personal constraints by assisting with coaching, being a respectful fan, providing transportation or whatever I am capable of doing.
10) I understand that if I am not a respectful fan that my child’s right to play in Tolland Lacrosse, and the CVYL, could be at risk of expulsion for the season and that my town's league could be heavily fined.
11) I will not use any foul language, sexual harassment or sexual misconduct directed to players, coaches, officials, spectators or a member of the CVYL programs.
12) I will not display any unsportsmanlike conduct to the opposing team, fellow
players, coaches, officials, spectators or any league representatives on any social media or internet etc.