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Code of Conduct

for Players, Coaches, and Parents

P.L.A.Y. has created these "Code of Conduct Pledges" for the express purpose of ensuring a safe and educational arena for our communities' youth sports programs. By signing the registration form, or discussing it in team meetings we (as parents, coaches, and participants) agree to adhere to these pledges and their purposes and understand the consequences of our actions.

The one area of Youth athletics that must never be compromised is the enjoyment of the game for the players. Adults must always acknowledge that the purpose of the youth participating is to learn, enjoy and give their best efforts while respecting the game and all involved in that game, including the opponent.

** Please share this information with your children **

• At no time during the course of a practice or game will a parent confront a coach for any reason, unless there is considered to be an emergency regarding the physical well being of a participant. In this event, the conversation must be done in a formal and quiet fashion.
• At no time during the course of a practice or game will a coach allow themselves to drawn into a confrontation in the presence of his/her players.
• At no time during the course of a practice or game will a coach, parent, or participant use profanity.
• At no time during the course of a practice or game will a coach, parent, or participant misuse or damage any equipment.
• At no time during the course of a game will a parent involve themselves in a discussion of the rules or calls made by a game official.
• At no time during the course of a practice or game will a coach, parent, or participant be involved in an abusive verbal or physical confrontation with another parent, coach, official, or participant.
• At no time during the course of a practice or game will a coach, parent, or participant indulge in the use of Tobacco, Alcohol, or drugs. Persons that need to smoke must do so out of site of the bench and participants. At no time is anyone allowed to use tobacco products on Prior Lake School District property.

Consequences for violating any of the above...

• Physical abuse violations will result in an immediate and permanent dismissal from ALL P.L.A.Y. programs.
• A 1st violation, other than for physical abuse, will result in an immediate suspension handed down by the Director of that program. Violators will be suspended from all activities until either the resolution committee or the full P.L.A.Y. board has reviewed the infraction.
• A 2nd violation will result in the immediate dismissal from ALL P.L.A.Y. programs for 12 consecutive months. This 2nd violation will have no time limitations on the prior infraction. Infractions are cumulative and life long.

All infractions will be submitted, by that program's Director, to the P.L.A.Y. board within 2 weeks of the incident. At that time, either the resolution committee or the P.L.A.Y. board will review the infraction and determine any and all consequences. All decisions made by either the resolution committee or the P.L.A.Y. board are final.

For more information regarding the P.L.A.Y. By-Laws or Code of Conduct, please call the P.L.A.Y. hotline at (952) 440-PLAY or visit our website at www.playinfo.org

Last Updated: 8/28/02