Code of Conduct

 

All Coaches, Flag, Football, Volunteers, Participants and spectators will abide by a Code of Conduct, which includes the following provisions.

 

If any of these rules are broken, the Yard L.L.C. doing business as "Yard Academy" shall have the authority to remove or impose a penalty.

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I will not smoke and/or use smokeless tobacco on the fields, Events, or practices that "Yard Academy" or Shockboys attend.

 

I will not criticize any players, Coaches, Volunteers, or participants in front of spectators, but reserve constructive criticism for late, in private, or in the presence of team/squad members if others might benefit.

 

I will accept decisions of the game officials and judges on the field and in competitions as being fair and called to the best of that official/judges ability.

 

I will not criticize an opposing team, its players, cheer participants, Coaches or fans by word of mouth or by gesture.

 

I will emphasize that good athletes strive to be good students and that both are physically fit and mentally alert.

 

I will strive to make every football, Flag, Event, or activity serve as a training ground for life and a basis for good mental and physical health.

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I will emphasize that winning is the result of good TEAMWORK.

 

I will not engage in excessive coaching and shall not leave the spectators area to shout instructions from the stands.

 

I, together with team officials, be jointly responsible for the conduct and control of team fans and spectators. Any fan that becomes a nuisance and out of control will be asked to leave and may face a permanent ban from Then Yard L.L.C. and "Yard Academy" activities.

 

I will not use abusive or profane language at any time.

 

I will not pile it on, nor encourage my team to get a commanding lead and raise the score as high as it can. In these instances, I will make every effort to let all players play.

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I will not receive any payment, in cash or kind, for services for The Yard L.L.C. and Yard Academy. This includes any coach, expert, consultant, or choreographer, regardless of his/her roster status.

I will not recommend or distribute any medication, controlled or over the counter, except as specifically prescribed by a participants physician and approved by the parent.

 

I will not permit an ineligible player to participate in a game. I will not incite unsportsman like conduct.

 

I will remove from a game or practice any participant when even slightly in doubt about his/her health, whether or not as a result of injury, until competent medical advice is available.

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I understand that I have no right, claim or cause of action of any nature or any relief, including any claim seeking monetary damages from The Yard L.L.C. or Yard Academy, Coaches, volunteers or agents under any circumstances.

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I understand that if appointed as a volunteer, my appointment is at will and I can be terminated prior to the expiration of my term, and that I am subject to suspension by The Yard L.L.C. or Yard Academy for any violation of the policies, principles, or codes of conduct.

 

Note: The Yard L.L.C., Yard Academy, and Affiliated Associations will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

 

I understand that my Association, The Yard L.L.C. and Yard Academy have a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY concerning alcohol, drug use, fighting or inciting to riot, AND THAT I CAN BE REMOVED from the Academy permanently if found guilty of violating that policy. This policy extends to my attendance of a practice, event, or a game at any field within The Yard L.L.C. and Yard Academy area. I understand that this policy extends from the first practice/game or event of the day until the last practice/game or event of the day.

 

I have read and understand the above Code of Conduct and will comply with all Rules, Polices, and Regulations of The Yard L.L.C. and Yard Academy /or any National Affiliate.