PYSC Code of Conduct

This form must be electronically signed and will be provided to the coach at the first practice attended. Failure to do so will prohibit the Athlete from practice and playing!  ( This form is part of the online registration process each season and it is per athlete.)

I/We, the parent/ legal guardian of the registered player, as well as, the registered player above, agree that I/We will: (this includes any other individuals that are supporting the above registered athlete, i.e. grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, step-family etc.)

• remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youths, not adults;

• be a positive role model for my child, as well as, the children on the teams;

• encourage good sportsmanship by showing respect, courtesy and positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other event;

• encourage my child to treat others with respect, regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability;

• encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence;

• respect the officials and their authority during games and will take the time to speak with coaches at an agreed time and place;

• remain in the spectator's area during competition;

• support a sports environment for any child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I/we will refrain from their use at all sports events.

And I or We will NOT:

• engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent. Unsportsmanlike conduct includes, but is not limited to: fighting, booing, taunting, refusing to shake hands, using profane language or gestures;

• ridicule or yell at my/our child/children, or any participants at a sporting event, for making mistakes or losing a competition;

• question, discuss or confront coaches or officials at the game field;

• coach my child/children or other players during games and practices, unless I/we am/are an official coach of the team with an approved town issued ID or is listed on a shared list from PYSC to the town of Phillipsburg.

And I/We agree that if we fail to abide by the aforementioned, that my child and I will be subject to disciplinary action by the PYSC Board, that could include, but is not limited to:

• Verbal warning by an official, a coach, a representative of the Club or League;

• Parent and/or player game suspension, with written documentation of incident kept on file by team coach and PYSC Board

• Game forfeit through the Official or Coach;

• Parental and/or player season suspension with NO REFUND of registration fees.