Code of Conduct – GC Volleyball, Inc.
PLAYERS
• I hereby pledge to be positive about my youth sports experience and accept responsibility for my participation by following this Players’ Code of Conduct Pledge.
• I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and practice by demonstrating good sportsmanship.
• I will attend every practice and game that I can, and will notify my coach if I cannot.
• I will expect to receive a fair and equal amount of playing time based on my attendance at practices and games.
• I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches.
• I will 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.
• I deserve to have fun during my sports experience and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being fun!
• I 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.
• I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it’s important to me.
• I will do my very best in school.
• I will remember that participating in sports is an opportunity to learn and have fun.
• I will NOT harass, intimidate or bully teammates, other players or coaches or the officials, including line judges and scorers
• I will NOT bring and/or carry any firearms at any event.
• I will NOT use tobacco products or illegal drugs on the premises.
• I will NOT bring, purchase or consume alcohol at any event.
• I will NOT do physical damage to the facility in which we practice or play or conduct theft of items from the facility or another person.
PARENTS / ALL ADULT PARTICIPANTS
• I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following this Parents’ Code of Ethics Pledge.
• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sports event.
• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.
• I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
• I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
• I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
• I will remember that the game is for youth-not for adults.
• I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
• I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials, with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.
• I promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectable fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation.
• I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches’ Code of Conduct.
• I will read the Rules of the Game as set forth by Frisco Athletic Network, Inc. so that I have a better understanding of the game.
• I will immediately notify the Executive Director/Head Referee in the event that I witness any illegal activity.
• I will NOT harass, intimidate or bully teammates, other players or coaches or the officials, including line judges and scorers
• I will NOT bring and/or carry any firearms at any FAN event.
• I will NOT use tobacco products or illegal drugs on the premises.
• I will NOT bring, purchase or consume alcohol at any FAN event.
• I will NOT do physical damage to the facility in which we practice or play or conduct theft of items from the facility or another person
WARNING: Injury from flying objects incidental to the sport of volleyball or basketball may occur at any FAN event. Attend at your own risk. Please pay close attention to your surroundings and be alert at all times, especially during active play.