Code of Conduct
Leopard Lacrosse Club
CODE OF CONDUCT AND SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY
Participation in the Leopard Lacrosse Club is a privilege that carries both honors and responsibilities for athletes, coaches and parents. Adherence to the following Code of Conduct will help to ensure a positive, rewarding experience for all involved.
ATHLETES
_ Leopard Lacrosse athletes will display positive moral, academic and leadership qualities.
_ Leopard Lacrosse athletes will show respect to officials, coaches and teammates on and off the field. Problems during practice or games will result in removal from the practice or game. Violent act towards a team mate, rather at school or at practice or game can result in suspension from the team. *Violent act means intent to harm. *on field violation will result in conditioning punishment: running, push ups, wall ball, etc. Off field violation will result in one month suspension from team
_ Leopard Lacrosse athletes will abide by all LISD rules concerning personal appearance and grooming, including travel to and from all club related activities.
_ Leopard Lacrosse athletes will not use obscene or vulgar language, intentionally violate rules, use illegal tactics or resort to displays of ill temper on or off the playing field.
_ Leopard Lacrosse athletes will not openly dispute, argue with, embarrass or challenge the judgment of the official. Discussions with officials concerning the game shall only involve the team coach.
_Leopard Lacrosse athletes will exhibit sportsmanlike conduct at all time, winning with honor, and losing graciously.
_ Leopard Lacrosse athletes will attend practices and games unless receiving prior permission from the Coaching staff.
_ Leopard Lacrosse athletes will refrain from using alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs at all times. Violation will result in immediate removal from the team.
_ Leopard Lacrosse athletes will permit the Head Coach, anyone on the coaching staff, and/or a board member to search personal belongings when attending any Lacrosse sanctioned event. Should the player be found to be in violation of any LISD/Leopard Lacrosse policies, the player’s parents will be
contacted and asked to transport the player home.
_ Leopard Lacrosse athletes will abide by the U.I.L. guidelines regarding
the "No Pass, No Play" rule, as adopted by the By-Laws of the Club.
_ All players must arrive 45 minutes prior to game start time. Unexcused late arrival to a game will result in the player not being allowed to a play in the first quarter. Continual unexcused late arrival will result in not being allowed to participate in the game.
_If a player is in ISS or OSS: ISS – can not attend practices or games until time is served; OSS – can not attend any practices or games until time is served and the player is cleared by the school.
COACHES
_ Leopard Lacrosse coaches will be expected to adhere to the requirements of behavior asked of the athletes.
_ Leopard Lacrosse coaches will strive to be proficient and knowledgeable in all aspects of the game of lacrosse in order to provide proper and skillful instruction to their athletes.
_ Leopard Lacrosse coaches will be expected to enact non-partial disciplinary action towards any athlete not abiding by the athlete’s “Code of Conduct.”
_ Leopard Lacrosse coaches will not openly dispute, argue with, embarrass or challenge the judgment of the official. Discussions with officials concerning the game shall only involve the team coach or the designated team captain.
_ The Leopard Lacrosse Head Coach, anyone on the coaching staff, and/or a board member may search the personal belongings of any player when attending a Lacrosse sanctioned event. Should a Leopard Lacrosse Club or LHS violation be discovered, the player’s parents will be contacted and will be
responsible for transporting the player home.
PARENTS
_ Leopard Lacrosse parents will be expected to adhere to the requirements of behavior asked of the athletes.
_ Leopard Lacrosse parents will provide positive support and encouragement for the athletes.
_ Leopard Lacrosse parents will display proper sportsmanship to Leopard opponents and spectators.
_ Leopard Lacrosse parents will not openly dispute, argue with, embarrass or challenge the judgment of the officials. Discussions with officials concerning the game shall only involve the team coach.
_Parents wishing to discuss concerns with the coach may do so after practice or after a game, not during.
_ During Leopard Lacrosse sponsored travel, upon notification that your son has committed a serious club violation (i.e., use or possession of
alcohol/drugs/weapons), the parent agrees to make immediate arrangements to transport the player home. The player will be immediately removed from the team roster if the violation is for drugs or alcohol. Weapons will collected and punishment will be determined by the board based on the facts of the situation.
_ As outlined in the club By-laws, in adherence with UIL’s No Pass/No Play, all players are required to submit a copy of their report card to the head coach every six weeks. If a player fails a class at the end of a six week grading period, the player is not permitted to participate in games until the grade comes up at the progress report time. If a player is failing a class at progress report time, that player is not allowed to play in games until the grade is brought up by the next report card time.
Disciplinary action will be determined by the Head Coach and Board of Directors.
For Players: Disciplinary action for violations of the Leopard Lacrosse “Code of Conduct” will be in line with the LISD “Student Code of Conduct” up to and including dismissal from the team.
Athletes, Coaches and Parents acknowledge, by their signatures below, their acceptance of the promise to adhere to the above “Code of Conduct.”
Athlete: ________________________________________________________________
Signature:____________________________________Date:_______________________
Parents: ________________________________________________________________
Signature(s): _________________________________Date:_______________________
Coach(es): ______________________________________________________________
Signature(s): _________________________________Date:_______________________