As a PARENT/GUARDIAN I agree:
1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.
2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.
3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
5. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child 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.
6. 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, or using profane language or gestures.
7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.
8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
9. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
10. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.
13. I will emphasize importance of skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning.
14. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
15. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
16. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
17. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.
18. I will never enter onto the playing field at any time without permission from the Head Coach.
19. I will never confront in anger a coach, official, player, spectator, or league official before, during or after the game.
20. I provide support for the Board and the Lancaster Youth Football organization and not do anything to undermine the authority or disrupt its progress.
21. I will ensure that my son or daughter is at all practices and games on time or provide an appropriate excuse beforehand.
22. I understand that I will be asked for a $100 cash deposit for each set of tackle football equipment and all equipment must be returned to Lancaster Youth Football within 14 days of separation from the program or within 14 days after the last game of the season whichever may come first or my equipment deposit will not be returned.
23. I understand that no refund will be provided for any reason after May 31st of the current year.
24. I understand that my child will also be asked to sign a code of conduct and failure of either myself, my guests, or my child to adhere to the code of conduct will result in consequences up to and including separation from any and all team activities without refund.