The NJ Wildcats-OLSA Board of Directors and Advisory Committee has adopted the following Code of Conduct for parents and guardians to help us create a constructive and positive experience and to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for our club members. The following code of conduct is expected to be followed by all parents and guardians. Guests of team members should also be made aware of this code.
Ethics and character building is a key component in sportsmanship that should not be overlooked. Respect, fairness, and good sportsmanship by our players as well as spectators, parents, guardians and family members are essential. In order to obtain this the following guidelines need to be followed.
1. Learn the Rules: Learn the rules of the game for your child's age group and the policies of the league.
2. Promote Sportsmanship: Family members, guardians and guests must be positive role models for their children and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
Do not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures. LEAD BY EXAMPLE.
3. Respect the Players: Demand that your child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
Teach child your that doing one's best is more important than winning, so that your child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
Refrain from yelling at your child or another child for any reason during/after a game.
4. Respect the Coaches: Respect the coaches and their authority during games and never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, take time to speak with coaches, managers or director at an agreed upon time and place.
Refrain from coaching your child or other players during games and practices, our staff and coaches are highly trained and capable.
5. Respect the Referees: Respect the Referees and their authority during games never question, discuss, or confront them on the game field. Referees have the authority to dismiss or discipline anyone who violates this rule.
6. No parent/guardian (guest or sibling) is to be at the coaching side during games. Please remain on the spectator side during all games. It is prohibited for any parent to be on the team side during games. The referee will discipline anyone who is seen doing this and it is inconsiderate to the coach, managers and officials and makes it difficult for them to do their job, it is also distracting to team members.
