Athlete's Code of Conduct
- No fighting or hitting, kicking, striking or otherwise abusing opponents, teammates or cheerleaders at any time before, during or after a game, scrimmage or practice game, unless the action occurs in the course of normal events that would be acceptable to a football play such as, but not limited to, blocking, tackling, jamming a receiver, attempting to avoid a block, attempting to dislodge the ball, or by accident.
- No verbal or physical intimidation by making gestures such as victory laps, “we’re number one” chants or other attempts to “bring down” or otherwise demean will be tolerated.
- Neither disrespectful behavior or derogatory comments aimed at cheerleaders nor purposeful physical actions into the cheerleading area are permitted. (i.e., running into cheerleading areas when play is not in proximity.)
- Report to your coach any knowledge of an ineligible player or “ringer” on your team or another team.
- No dirty or illegal playing techniques will be tolerated.
- No talking back to officials, teammates, opposing players or coaches will be tolerated.
- No profanity or childish displays of temper will be allowed at game or practice fields.
- Disciplinary problems at school or unsatisfactory classroom performance will not betolerated.
Parent's Code of Conduct
- I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following this code of ethics.
- I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, cheerleaders, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sports events.
- I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win.
- I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
- I will provide support for coaches and officials working with my child to provide a positive, enjoyable experience for all.
- I will demand a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free sports environment for my child and agree to assist by refraining from their use at all youth sports events.
- I will remember that the game is for children and not for adults.
- I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
- I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.
- I will always address any issues with my child’s coach in private.
- I will promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience within my personal constraints by assisting with coaching, being a respectful fan, providing transportation or whatever I am capable of doing.
Coach's Code of Conduct
- Uphold all rules and regulations of Mid Maryland Youth Football and Cheer.
- Assure that each coach and organizational official has access to and has read all league regulations.
- Assure that each player knows and obeys the Players Code of Conduct.
- No coach shall make any physical contact with a player or coach of the opposing team for any reason at any time except for customary greetings during the pre- or post-game handshake or in administering aid in an emergency situation.
- Any coach or team official that knowingly allows an ineligible player to participate in a game will be subject to disciplinary action by the Executive Board.
- It is deemed proper ethics that anyone who knows in advance or has strong suspicions of an ineligible player should contact the Executive Board; Vice President or any member of the Executive Board as soon as possible.
- Accept decisions of the game officials on the field as being fair and called to the best ability of said officials.
- Together with game officials, be jointly responsible for the conduct and control of team’s fans and spectators. Any fan that becomes a nuisance and is out of control is the responsibility of the coach and should be removed from the area.
- Do not leave the coach’s area to shout instructions from sidelines.
- Do not criticize players in front of spectators, with gestures and loud noises, but reserve criticism until a more private situation arises.
- Do not criticize cheerleaders, an opposing team, its players, coaches or fans, by word-of –mouth or by gestures.
- Refrain from using abusive and profane language to anyone connected with the game, as a spectator, player, opposing coach or game official.
- Do not deliberately incite unsportsmanlike conduct. An instruction to players to “get” another player or attempt to impose bodily harm to opposing players is considered incitement.
- Abstain from drinking of alcoholic beverages and smoking on both game and practice fields.
- Avoid running up scores. When a team leads its opponent by a total of 27+ points, they must make every possible attempt to hold the score down. This applies to Flag division through 13U divisions.
- Assure that no player practice or play in a game without proper equipment.
- Remove from a game or practice, any player when slightly in doubt about his health, whether or not a result of injury, until competent medical advice is available.
- Assure that a player’s scholastic achievement does not suffer because of participation in MMYFCL.
- Any coach who actively solicits a player from another organization by either making telephone calls, contacting players through any form of electronic communications or visiting players will be penalized.
- Only one “Speaking” Coach is allowed in the huddle on the field during a game time out. A second coach may provide water to the players.
