Parent Code Of Conduct:

Preamble:
The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these "six pillars of character."

I therefore 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 wellbeing 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 skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also deemphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
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.

I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:

Player Code of Conduct

Remember you are a student first, playing is a privilege

1. Play safe. Tell your coach if you are injured. Make sure all of your gear fits and is in good condition. If you are unsure, ask your coach. If you are thirsty get water.
2. Work hard every minute of practice and in games. Let your example be a role model for other players. After or before practice don't be afraid to ask your coach what you can do to improve.
3, Pay attention to your coaches. They are there for you. Show them that you care by looking them in the eye when they speak and by learning the plays completely.
4. Show respect for your teammates by cheering for them and helping them as much as possible. Don't tease them or make fun of them.
5. Encourage fair play. Always play by the rules.
6. Show respect for everyone in the program, especially the referees and the opposing team.
7. Never ever give up. Even if your team loses, know that you have always done your best.
8. When you wear your jersey off the field, remember that you are representing your entire team and community by the way you behave.
9. Play for fun.
10. Put the team ahead of yourself in every situation.
11. Always Have Fun.
12. Playing is a privilege relish the experience.

I also agree that if I fail to abide by the above code of conduct, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include but is not limited to the following:

Release and Waiver of Liability to Play Youth Football

I, the undersigned Parent or guardian desire to allow my minor child to play football in the Moberly Little Spartan Youth Football League for the 2020 fall season. Games will be held in various locations, as practices will be conducted in various locations.

I am aware that playing football related activities are inherently dangerous activities, which pose a potentially risk of injury or death to their participants.

With the knowledge of the foregoing, and as an inducement for the Club to allow me enter onto the playing field (whether leased or owned, the “Property”), I hereby agree to waive or release any and all rights that I or my heirs may have to make a claim against the Club or any of its members, coaches, and participants, or any landowners, upon whose land I may enter. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless all of the Released Parties from any claims which I might make or which might be made on my behalf by others or which might be made against me by others, arising from child’s football or football playing activities upon the Property. Furthermore, I agree to indemnify the Released Parties, for any injury, death, loss or damage to myself or any of my personal property which might occur during any social functions sponsored by the Club or held in its behalf or for its benefit, whether or not such injury occurs on the Property.

BY SIGNING THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE, I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP, (WAIVING AND RELEASING) ANY RIGHT I MIGHT HAVE TO SUE OR MAKE A CLAIM WHICH I MIGHT HAVE OR WHICH MIGHT SUBSEQUENTLY ARISE OR OCCUR AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES, FOR ANY INJURIES I MIGHT SUSTAIN WHILE PLAYING OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY FOOTBALL RELATED ACTIVITY, AND THAT I AM INDEMNIFYING AND HOLDING HARMLESS, THE RELEASED PARTIES, FOR INJURING ANYONE ELSE OR DAMAGING OR DESTROYING ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY ANOTHER WHILE SO ENGAGED. IT IS MY INTENT TO GIVE UP THOSE RIGHTS AND PROVIDE THE HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT, AND I DO SO KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY.

I am the parent or guardian of the minor named in the player’s information section, and on the minor's behalf and on my behalf and on behalf of all other parents or guardians of the minor, I accept the release and waiver of liability at the top of this form as inducement for allowing my child, or this minor, to play football at the Club. I further authorize any emergency medical care, which may be necessary. I represent and warrant that I have the authority to give this release.