RUSH-HENRIETTA

TRAVEL SOCCER

Rush-Henrietta Soccer Club Code of Conduct
In order to insure that the principles of sportsmanship, fair play, skill development, and mutual respect among players, coaches, officials, and spectators are the primary considerations governing competition for the Rush-Henrietta Falcons Soccer Club, the following Codes of Conduct have been established.

 Players' Code of Conduct

Each player will ensure that his/her playing conduct is that of a young lady or gentleman fairly competing to the limit of his/her ability.  To satisfactorily meet these responsibilities, the player is expected to:

1.      Know the rules and abide by them.

2.      Respect the game officials and refrain from addressing them or commenting on their decisions during the play of the game.  The game captain or designate may address the officials during the game but only within the provisions of the rules and in a courteous, respectful manner.

3.      Maintain control of his/her emotions, avoiding the use of abusive language or profanity, humiliating remarks, and/or gestures of ill temper, and physical assault upon another player at any time.

4.      Respect the coaches and players of the opposing team and demonstrate appropriate gestures of sportsmanship at game the conclusion of the game – be humble and generous in victory and proud and courteous in defeat.

5.      Follow all building and facility rules and regulations, respecting at all times the property of others.

6.      Realize, accept and practice the principle that a team’s reputation is built not only on its playing ability but also on sportsmanship, courtesy and manners of each individual player.

Name _______________________                                    Signature_______________________

Date_______________________

 Coaches' Code of Conduct

Each coach will ensure that his/her conduct is that of a lady or gentleman while conducting practice sessions, coaching games or participating in other R-H Soccer Club sponsored activities.  To satisfactorily meet these responsibilities, the coach is expected to:

1.     Know the rules and abide by them.

2.     Instruct team members in the rules and coach his/her team ins such a way as to motivate each player to compete according to the rules at all times.

3.    Respect the game officials and refrain from questioning their decisions or from addressing them in a loud, disrespectful, or abusive manner.

4.    Ensure that all building and facility rules and regulations are followed by the players and spectators.

5.    Ensure that the fans of his/her team conduct themselves with sportsmanship and maturity at all times while in attendance at game sites; assist game officials in maintaining control of spectators during the games.

6.    Respect the coaches and players of the opposing team both during the play of the game and at its conclusion, win or lose.

7.    Teach each player, especially through personal example, to be humble and generous in victory and proud and courteous in defeat.

8.    Maintain control of his/her emotions and avoid actions, language and/or gestures that may be interpreted as hostile and humiliating.

9.    Instruct team support personnel (e.g., assistant coaches, line persons, scorekeepers, and timekeepers) in their responsibilities in accordance with established rules and procedures.

10.  Not consume or allow to be consumed alcohol at R-H Soccer Club activities or be in an intoxicated state during practices, games or in the presence of my players.

11.  Never encourage, tolerate or indulge in substance abuse.

12.  Never smoke or use tobacco products in front of players during practices or games.

13.  Realize, accept, and practice the principle that a team’s reputation is built not only on its playing ability but also on its sportsmanship, courtesy and manner.

Name _______________________

Signature_____________________                                   Date_______________________

Parents / Spectators Code of Conduct

Each spectator will ensure that his/her conduct is that of a lady or gentleman while observing the competition and after its conclusion.  To satisfactorily meet these responsibilities, the spectator is expected to:

1.    Respect the rules of the game.

2.    Respect the game officials and refrain from questioning their decisions or from addressing them in a loud, disrespectful, or abusive manner.

3.    Cheer for their team in a positive, supportive manner, refraining at all times from making hostile, negative, or abusive remarks about the opposing team.

4.    Refrain at all times from coming onto the playing surfaces or from throwing objects or other foreign materials onto the playing surfaces.  Exit in an orderly manner at the conclusion of the activity. If an indoor activity, enter the facility quietly and remain seated during the conduct of the activity.

5.    Follow all building and facility rules and regulations, respecting at all times the property of others at all times.

6.    Demonstrate appropriate gestures of sportsmanship at the conclusion of the game, win or lose.

7.    Realize, accept and practice the principle that a team’s reputation is built not only on its playing ability but also on sportsmanship, courtesy and citizenship of its fans.

Parent Name __________________

Signature_____________________     

Date__________________________                   

Parent Name ___________________

Signature_____________________                                  

Date_________________________

Last modified: 8/20/08        Rush Henrietta Travel Soccer Club,  P.O. Box 460, Henrietta, New York 14467