Code of Conduct - Athlete's Code of Conduct

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES FROM PRACTICES AND GAMES

Student/athletes shall make every effort to notify the coaching staff of any practice or game that he may miss. Infractions of this rule will result in suspensions or dismissal from the team.

SPORTSMANSHIP

Athletes, coaches, parents and fans are governed by the rules of good sportsmanship at all contests in which they attend or participate. The penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct could be ejection from the contest and even prohibition from attending all future contests.

TOBACCO

The coaching staff of the Tigers Men’s Volleyball Club does not condone the use of tobacco by its athletes. Athletes shall not consume, possess, purchase, sell or give away tobacco at any athletic contest or during any travel for the purpose of athletic competition. The minimum penalty for an initial violation shall be suspension for two weeks. The penalty for a second violation shall be dismissal.

ALCOHOL & OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

The Tigers Men’s Volleyball Club will not condone or tolerate the consumption, possession, purchase or sale of alcohol and other controlled substances. The minimum penalty for an initial violation shall be suspension for two weeks. The penalty for a second violation shall be dismissal from the team.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

In the event an athlete breaches any of the rules and regulations set out in the Code of Conduct, penalties may include the athletes being immediately sent home from the competition at his parents’ expense.

Parent's Code of Conduct

Preamble -The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these "six pillars of character."

I therefore agree:

I will not force my child to participate in sports.
I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.
I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes.
I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
I will teach my child that doing one's best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.
I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also deemphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches in the gym, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.

I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:

Verbal warning by official, head coach, and/or head of league organization
Written warning
Parental game suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file by organizations involved
Game forfeit through the official or coach
Parental season suspension

This code of conduct has been adapted from one drafted by Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports and the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc. and appears at http://www.nyssf.org/sportparentcodeofconduct.html

Finally, it should be noted that Tigers’ Executive will not tolerate the denigration or abuse of any of our coaches or athletes. Failure of a parent to abide by the above noted rules and guidelines may result in that parent’s child no longer being welcome with the Tigers Volleyball Club.