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Leeds Youth Athletic Association Registration Forms |
SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY AND PROCEDURES The coaches, referees and members of the Leeds Youth Athletic Association are all volunteers to help the children learn and understand the game that they are participating in. Having this in mind, the coaches have advised the parents and players of the following regarding sportsmanship during games: 1) Treat all players, coaches, spectators and referees with respect 2) Respect the judgment and integrity of officials 3) Support the coaches decisions; be respectful of all the coaches 4) Show appreciation and respect for effort and outstanding plays for all teams; be a positive role model through your actions and words 5) Censure those around you whose behavior is unbecoming 6) Use only cheers that support and uplift teams involved 7) All PLAYERS, PARENTS AND COACHES will adhere to Code of Ethic Pledge. 8)
I. Parents/Coach/Spectator issues:
A. For behavior such as negative talk, profanity or lack of respect for fields/courts: If the referee or coach feels that any individual parent or spectator is not conducting himself or herself at a game in accordance with good sportsmanship and the spirit of the game, the coach or referee will request that the parent or spectator refrain from the offensive conduct. If the parent or spectator persists in the conduct, the coach or referee may ask that the parent leave the area of the field of play. If the parent or spectator refuses to leave the field of play, the game will be stopped until the person has left. If the parent or spectator still refuses, the game will be called. The individual displaying such behavior will be immediately removed from the playing area at future events (if displaying such behavior at a future event, no warning will be given). The incident should be reported to the Leeds Athletic Association Board immediately. Contact: Jan Mulherin 933-4530 or Jenny Hudner 524-2632. An incident report will be filed with the Leeds Athletic Association Board. A special meeting (Executive Board) will be called and a vote will decide disciplinary measures. Depending on behavior exhibited a penalty up to and including being prohibited from the playing fields for a period of six months could be implemented. B. If there is physical contact (pushing, hitting, etc): The individual should be removed from the field of play immediately. If the individual will not leave the field of play, the game must be terminated. The incident should be reported to the Leeds Athletic Association Board immediately. An incident report will be filed. Penalty up to and including being prohibited from the playing fields for a period of six months to three years could be implemented depending on the severity of the incident. II. Players If a player exhibits unsportsmanlike behavior, the player should be told to refrain from the offensive conduct by his/her coach or an official. If the player persists, the player should be asked to leave the area of play for the remainder of the event. Unsportsmanlike behavior from a player is unacceptable and will be punished up to and including suspension from future events. If there is ever physical contact during an altercation (before, during or after a sports event), an incident report will be filed. A special Executive Board meeting will decide disciplinary action. Penalty up to and including being prohibited from the playing field for the remainder of the season could be implemented. If the action is of a severe nature, the individual could be prohibited from participation in any Leeds Youth Athletic Association sponsored activity for up to one year. Leeds Athletic Association reserves the right to administer disciplinary action for any behavior that they feel is inappropriate or unsportsmanlike. Disciplinary Action up to and including removal from the playing fields for up to three years could be implemented. Parent/Guardian Coach Issues Policy adopted April 17, 2006: Parents/guardians/spectators will not be allowed to approach a coach/assistant coach/parent helper or any official before, during or after any game or practice for anything other than questions. (An official shall never be approached by a parent/spectator.) There will be no contact with a coach in regards to any issues/complaints in person*. If you have an issue/complaint, you may contact your coach via telephone or email, both of which will be provided to you at your first or second practice. If the issue can not be resolved with your coach, you may contact the director of your program: Director: Baseball: Darren Burnham 933-3838 Director: Softball: Melissa DeVault 754-1805 or Jayme Wardwell 933-3622 Director: Soccer: Sandy Benson 524-2399 Director: Cheering: Jen Hudner 449-3025 If your issue still is not resolved to your satisfaction, please contact Jen Hudner at 449-3025 or jkhudner@yahoo.com and a meeting will be called with the coach, director and parent to attempt to resolve the issue. If a coach/assistant coach/parent helper or official is approached in person before, during or after a practice or game to discuss any issue/complaint, the individual will not be allowed to attend any Leeds Youth Athletic Association sponsored practices or games except in the comfort of their vehicle. If the individual were to leave their vehicle and approach the team, other parents or coaches/assistant coaches/officials, after they have been warned to stay in their vehicle, then the individual will be legally removed from the fields for the remainder of the season. There will be NO warnings. .
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jen Hudner
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