Code of Conduct for Players, Parents, Spectators & Coaches
Introduction
Godfrey Parks and Recreation (GPRD) is a community organization that sponsors youth leagues emphasizing fun, fair play and sportsmanship. The mission of GPRD is to offer the maximum amount of opportunity to as many participants as possible. To better achieve this goal, we are outlining a Code of Conduct for all parents, coaches and players involved in GPRD League play.
The Code of Conduct is a written contract between the parents, players and coaches to abide by the rules and regulations of the game as well as maintain a cooperative attitude and uphold the ideals of fair play and sportsmanship. This contract is more than just paper; it is the essence of our goals and objectives and thus, adherence to it is of primary importance.
Children who wish to play, parents who want their children to play, and coaches who wish to coach on teams sanctioned by GPRD are required to agree to and sign this Code of Conduct.
Players Code of Conduct
All players will...
- Display good sportsmanship and team play.
- Follow the directions of the Coaching staff.
- Show respect for all opponents, coaches, players, umpires, league officials and spectators.
- Make every attempt to be on time and ready to play for all games and practices.
- Inform coaching staff in a timely manner when unable to attend practice or games.
- Encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and practice by demonstrating good sportsmanship.
- Expect to receive a fair and equal amount of playing time.
- Treat my coaches, other players, officials and fans with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or abilities and I will expect to be treated accordingly
- Deserve to have fun during my sports experience and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being fun.
- Deserve to play in an environment that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and expect adults to refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
- Understand if a player, coach or spectator is removed from the facility for inappropriate behavior, the team they are affiliated with will have to forfeit the game and the person(s) removed will not be able to return for the team’s next game.
- Encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it’s important to me.
- Do my very best in school.
- Remember that sports are an opportunity to learn and have fun.
All players will not....
- Taunt or humiliate any other player
- Abuse, mistreat or mishandle and GPRD equipment or personal/other people's property
- Threaten or fight any person while at any GPRD game or practice
Conclusion
GPRD/Village of Godfrey reserves the right to impose penalties, including, without limitation, player, coach, and/or guardian/family/friends game suspensions, dismissal from the team, suspension or revocation of GRPD league membership for serious or repeated violation of the Code of Conduct or other conduct deemed to be harmful to GPRD. By signing this agreement, you assume responsibility for yourself, your immediate family , and any guest/family members in attendance for your child participating withing the GPRD league.