Police Athletic League of Jacksonville

Code of Conduct

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS

1. Teach and practice good sportsmanship at all games and practices. You are role models!
2. Know the rules of the game of the sport.
3. Respect the game of Tackle Football, Flag Football, Basketball, Boxing, Cheerleading and Track programs.
4. Respect the officials. Respect the coaches, most are volunteers.
5. While the child is practicing or playing in a game do not coach your child. Let players play and coaches coach, and support both positively.
6. Do not EVER criticize other players regardless of the circumstance.
7. Follow the “24 Hour Rule”; if you have a complaint resulting from a game (or practice) situation, speak with the
   coach on the following day.
8. If there is a serious problem, notify either the Coordinator of the designated sports program.
   If you are not satisfied of the resolution contact the JaxPAL Recreation Specialist.
9. Emphasize the FUN of the game and the team, putting forth effort at all times, not wins and losses.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS

1. Respect your teammates, coaches, referees and opponents at all times.
2. Give 100% effort at each practice and game.
3. Know the rules of the game of sport you are in and abide by them.
4. Support and encourage your teammates. Set a positive example.
5. Wear the required equipment at all games and practices, and keep your equipment well maintained.
6. Display good sportsmanship at all times on and off the field.
7. Don’t be afraid to make a mistake; that is part of learning.
8. Learn from your coaches; practice hard; play smart; Have Fun!
9. Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES

1. Respect the game, play fairly and follow its rules and regulations.
2. Show respect for authority to the officials of the game and of the league
3. Demonstrate good sportsmanship before, during and after games.
4. Honor the spirit and the letter of rules. Teach your children to avoid temptations to gain competitive advantage through improper gamesmanship techniques that violate the highest traditions of sportsmanship.
5. Be courteous to opposing teams and treat all players and coaches with respect.
6. Be modest when successful and be gracious in defeat.
7. Respect the privilege of the use of public facilities.
8. Refrain from the use of drugs, tobacco, alcohol and abusive language during practices or at games.

9. Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, fans and officials at games, practices and other sporting events.
10. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands.
11. Advocate a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco, alcohol and abusive language and gestures, and refrain from their use during youth sporting events.
12. I will never place the value of winning before the safety and welfare of any and/or all players.
13. I will never knowingly jeopardize the eligibility and participation of a student-athlete.
14. I will not engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent, player, participant, official, JaxPAL staff or any other attendee.