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GAA Standards of Conduct

PLAYERS’ STANDARDS
  1. Learn the rules of the game and play by them.
  2. Improve your skills by learning from your coaches and working with your teammates.
  3. Be on time for practice and games and contact your coach if there is a problem.
  4. Show proper respect for your coach, the parents and your teammates and those from the other team.
  5. Show proper respect for game officials: do not question their decisions.
  6. Control your temper: do not engage in profane, threatening or abusive language or conduct.
  7. Be gracious in victory and defeat.
  8. Play for the fun of the game.
PARENTS’ STANDARDS
  1. Encourage your child to play sports, but do not force them to play or place them under undue pressure.
  2. Support your coach and team and assist in making your child’s experience a positive one.
  3. Know the rules of the game and support game officials.
  4. Do not communicate with game officials unless there is a serious safety concern or they address you first.
  5. Avoid coaching or criticizing your child or any other player during the game or practice: limit your communication to expressions of support and encouragement.
  6. Show your support for skillful play and good sportsmanship by all participants.
  7. Do not engage in profane, threatening or abusive language or conduct.
  8. Communicate important information to your coach: address any problems with him/her first before involving any other officials of the sport or G.A.A