Code of Conduct
"Our coach made sure we had plenty of opportunities to play beyond our regularly scheduled seasonal games. These extra opportunities provided the girls with plenty of time for bonding with their teammates."
"The team attitude, the spirit and energy of the coaches, the feeling that you're learning something and getting better -- all of these things my daughter has felt being a part of SnoLax Girls Lacrosse family."
"Our coaches have always made it a priority to work with the girls on their individual strengths, weaknesses, and goals while delivering a message about character and accountability. We couldn't have asked for a better atmosphere for our daughter to learn how to work hard while having fun."
Codes of Conduct
The SnoLax Girls Lacrosse Club believes strongly in the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership through example.
As a player in the SnoLax Girls Lacrosse Club and in order to participate in club activities, I agree to the following:
- I will honor the game by showing respect for all teammates, opponents, coaches, and referees.
- I will act responsibly and will be accountable for my decisions and actions.
- I will consistently attend practices and games and arrive prepared and on time. I understand that it is my responsibility to have all my equipment packed and ready to participate.
- I will listen carefully to my coaches, follow their instructions to the best of my ability, and always give my best effort.
- I will honor the game by demonstrating responsibility, integrity, and good sportsmanship.
- I will honor calls made by the officials even if I do not agree with them.
- I will always try to support my teammates, on and off the field.
- I will not use foul language towards anyone, including but not limited to coaches, teammates, officials, opponents, and spectators.
- I will not engage in any language or actions with the intent to initiate, hurt, intimidate, or humiliate another player, coach, official, or spectator. I understand that SnoLax Girls Lacrosse Club has a Zero Tolerance Policy and that such actions may result in my inability to continue participating.
- I will never be under the influence of or in possession of drugs, alcohol, tobacco/vape products, or weapons of any kind during the season. I understand that SnoLax Girls Lacrosse Club has a Zero Tolerance Policy and that possession or use of any of the above, even at non-league events, may result in my inability to continue participating.
- I will not post on any social media site with the intent to initiate, hurt, intimidate, or humiliate another player, coach, official, or spectator. I understand that SnoLax Girls Lacrosse Club has a Zero Tolerance Policy and that such actions may result in my inability to continue participating.
- I understand that my behavior reflects on my teammates, my coaches, and the SnoLax Girls Lacrosse program. I will always be on my best behavior and maintain self-control at games, practices, and other team events.
As the parent/guardian of the registered player, I certify that they have read, or been read, the player code of conduct and that they acknowledge and understand that they will be held accountable and will do everything within their power to abide by the rules and values of the league. They further acknowledge that should they violate the code of conduct, and their actions result in personal injury to others or damage to property, they and their parents/guardians shall be responsible for any and all costs that may arise from such action. They further understand that if a violation of this code of conduct results in any type of limitation, suspension, or expulsion from the program, they will not be entitled to a refund of their program fees.
As the parent/guardian of the registered player, I agree to work with coaches and the organization to help my player meet the expectations above and help my player develop both their character and lacrosse skills. I also understand that there may be consequences for my player’s violation of this code that could result in a limitation, suspension, or expulsion from the program. I understand that in the event of a violation, my player will not be entitled to a refund of any program fees. I further understand that if my player’s actions result in personal injury to others or damage to property, I shall be responsible for any and all costs that may arise from such action.
Player Code of Conduct developed or derived from USA Lacrosse.
The SnoLax Girls Lacrosse Club believes strongly in the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership through example.
As a parent in the SnoLax Girls Lacrosse Club, I agree to the following:
- I will not force my child to participate in lacrosse.
- I will help my child abide by the player code of conduct.
- I will remember that children participate to have fun and the sport is for youth, not adults.
- I will inform the coach of any physical disability, injury, or ailment that might affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
- I will support my child’s coach by RSVPing and having my child on time to practices, games, and other league events.
- I and my guests will be positive role models for my and other children by encouraging and demonstrating sportsmanship by showing respect, courtesy, and positive support for all players, coaches, officials, and spectators at every practice, game, tournament, or other event.
- I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that might endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes, coaches, officials and/or spectators.
- I will teach my child to obey the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
- I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard regardless of the outcome of the game.
- I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
- 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.
- I will respect the officials, coaches, club and league officials. I will never question, discuss, or confront coaches or officials at lacrosse events. I will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
- 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.
- I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all events.
- I and my guests will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, athlete, or parent, including but not limited to, booing, taunting, or refusing to shake hands, using profane language, or any action that may intimidate or threaten others.
- I, along with my guests, will refrain from using foul language or engaging in any actions that may intimidate, hurt, humiliate, harass, or demean anyone, including coaches, officials, other parents, players, opponents, other spectators, and my child. I understand that the club has a zero-tolerance policy regarding such behavior, and I acknowledge that violating this policy may result in my inability to attend my child's games and practices for the remainder of the season.
- I understand that the posting of negative, demeaning, or derogatory comments on social media will not be tolerated by any player or parent. These acts shall be considered harassment and may result in the immediate removal of my child from the team. Furthermore, if I see anything of concern from or about another SnoLax player on a social media site, I will immediately contact my child’s Head Coach or a SnoLax Girls Lacrosse Club Board Member.
- I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action that might include, but is not limited to the following:
- Verbal warning from and official, coach, or board member
- Written warning from the board
- Suspension or immediate ejection from a game by an official, or agent of the club
- Game forfeit through the official or coach
- Parental season suspension
I understand that by signing this agreement I promise to uphold the SnoLax Girls Lacrosse Parent Code of Conduct. Should I have any questions, I will ask my child’s Coach or member of the Board for clarification. I also understand that the Club will not refund any program fees for any limitations or consequences imposed by the enforcement of this agreement. I further understand that if my actions result in personal injury to others or damage to property, I shall be responsible for any and all costs that may arise from such action.
Parent Code of Conduct developed or derived from USA Lacrosse.
The SnoLax Girls Lacrosse Club believes strongly in the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership through example.
As a coach in the SnoLax Girls Lacrosse Club, I agree to the following:
- I understand my responsibilities as a youth coach are of great importance and my
actions have the potential to significantly influence the youth athletes I coach.
Therefore, I promise to uphold the following Coaches Code of Conduct. - I will conduct myself in accordance with the Code of Conduct all times; understanding
there will be consequences if I fail to do so. - I will treat each athlete, opposing coach, parent and official with respect and dignity
regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability. - I will be prepared for all practices and games and teach the fundamental skills, so that
all athletes have an opportunity to improve their skills through active participation. - I will uphold the authority of officials who are assigned to the game in which I coach and
I will assist them in every way to conduct a fair and impartial contest. - I will cooperate with the league in the enforcement of rules and regulations, and I will report all suspected violation any rules, regulations and/or policies.
- I will not use profanity.
- I will not use drugs or alcohol while at a league event and will not attend, coach,
officiate or participate in a league event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. - I will not encourage my players or any other person, to initiate a fight and/or argue with
any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any attendee. - I will not engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent,
player participant official or any other attendee. - I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participant,
official or any other attendee. - I will not encourage any behavior which would endanger the health, safety, or well
being of any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee. - I will complete and maintain all requirements for coaching as determined by my club
and the league, including, but not limited to, USA Lacrosse Level 1 Online Coaches
course completion, pass a league certified background check, maintain league
mandated memberships, by the required due dates. - I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be
subject to disciplinary action that might include, but is not limited to, the following:- Verbal warning from an official, head coach, my club and/or the league;
- Written warning from my club and/or the league
- Suspension or immediate ejection from a game by an official, my club and/or
the league - Game forfeit through the official or coach
- Suspension from coaching in the league. Return to coaching can and is subject to current league rules and USA Lacrosse rules
Coaches Code of Conduct developed or derived from USA Lacrosse
