DYNASTY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB (DYSC) CODE OF CONDUCT

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DYNASTY YOUTH SPORTS

CLUB

(DYSC)

CODE OF CONDUCT

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DYNASTY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB

CODE OF CONDUCT

One of DYNASTY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB's goals is to provide children an opportunity

to develop superior life skills through team play, sportsmanship, top competition, and

hard work. Our mission is “Enriching lives and connecting communities through sports.”

An emphasis on Discipline, Respect and to be LOUD, PROUD and TOGETHER* for all

participants is a primary element of our club’s mission. To better achieve that mission,

we provide the following Codes of Conduct for all DYNASTY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB

players, parents, and coaches.

These Codes of Conduct are a covenant between DYSC players, parents, and coaches

to abide by the rules and regulations of the game, as well as to maintain a cooperative

attitude and uphold the ideals of fair play and sportsmanship. These Codes express our

core values and goals. It is essential they be honored and followed.

The Codes of Conduct can be summarized in the following three principles:

(1) Demonstrate a positive attitude.

(2) Set a good example

(3) Maintain good relationships with all youth football participants.

Player and Coach consequences will be determined by the Director of Coaching,

Executive Director, and/or Board of Directors for violations of the player Code of

Conduct.

* LOUD, PROUD and TOGETHER = Loud – Actions speak louder than words, Proud – take pride in the

hard-work put in to become a part of this organization/family, Together – Mind, Body and Spirit then as a

collective.

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1. DEMONSTRATING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Players, parents, and coaches are expected to show a positive, respectful

attitude for everyone involved in the sport. Criticism and disrespect for officials,

opponents, coaches or fans undermine the purpose of sport and encourage behavior

contrary to the spirit of the game and the mission of DYSC.

2. SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE

Each person associated with DYSC is accountable for his/her own behavior

at all times, on or off the field of play. Parents, coaches and other adults should

remember that children learn by example - it is up to the adults to set good

examples. DYSC will not tolerate conduct that is detrimental to the sport, the

participants, or the community. Such conduct includes: Vulgarity by coaches, players

or parents; harassment or belittling of officials, coaches or players; verbal abuse, threats

or physical violence toward anyone before, during or after a match; and the taunting of

opposing players, coaches and parents. We require thorough self-restraint by all

participants - both players and adults. Teams must exercise appropriate control over

those who fail to control themselves.

3. MAINTAINING GOOD RELATIONSHIPS

Officials - The referee's job is a difficult one. All referees are human, and they do

make mistakes. Parents or players who believe their team has been treated unfairly or

has been assigned an unqualified referee should speak to their coach after the game.

Coaches should inform the appropriate league or tournament officials about blatant

officiating problems. In accordance with MSHAA Rules & Regulations, verbal abuse

toward a referee can result in penalties and ejection for the player, coach or parent.

Referees have the authority to suspend play if a coach does not control his players and

parents/supporters.

Opponents - Players and coaches are required to maintain a sense of fair play

and be respectful of opposing players, coaches and fans at all times. Sportsmanship

begins with respect. Without it, the positive competitive environment, which should be a

perfect classroom for learning the values of Sports and everyday life, is completely

undermined. Occasionally we will encounter opponents who do not share our values

and high standards. If we allow ourselves to be drawn down to their level, we will have

lost regardless of the final score.

Our Own Family (Team) - In an environment where our children are competing

not only against other teams but also frequently against each other, it can be difficult to

control jealousies and rivalries. A successful team resembles a family in which

members put their own needs second, behind the greater good of the team.

Great care must be taken not to undermine the coach’s authority. As in most cases,

parental example is all-important.

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COACHES Code of Conduct

The Head Coach will be provided with copies of the Code of Conduct prior to the start of

the season. Each Head Coach is responsible to see that their assistant coaches, players,

and spectators abide by the respective Code of Conduct.

Each coach will ensure that his/her conduct is that of a responsible adult fairly competing

to the limit of his/her ability. To satisfactorily meet these responsibilities, the coach is

expected to:

1. Know the rules and abide by them.

2. Instruct players in the rules and coach his/her team in such a way as to

motivate each player to always compete according to the rules.

3. Place the emotional and physical well-being of the players ahead of any

personal desire to win.

4. Respect the game officials and refrain from questioning their decisions in a

disrespectful or abusive manner.

5. Ensure that all building rules and regulations are followed by the players and

spectators.

6. Ensure that fans of his/her team will always conduct themselves with

sportsmanship and maturity.

7. Respect the coaches and players of the opposing team both during the play of

the game and at its conclusion, win or lose.

8. Respect all Dynasty Youth Sports staff.

9. Teach each player, especially through personal example, to be humble and

generous in victory and proud and courteous in defeat.

10. Maintain control of his/her emotions and avoid actions, language, and/or

gestures that may be interpreted as hostile and humiliating.

11. Instruct team support personnel in their responsibilities in accordance with

established rules and procedures.

12. Realize, accept, and practice the principle that a team’s reputation is built not

only on its playing ability, but also on its sportsmanship, courtesy, and manner.

13. Not use or possess alcohol, or illegal drugs while at any DYSC event.

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PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT

It is a privilege to play sports for DYSC. As an DYSC player, I will:

1. Play the game for the game’s sake, and not just to please my parents or coach.

2. Be modest and generous when I win and gracious when I lose.

3. Respect the game and its laws, learn these laws and try to follow them, and play

the game fairly.

4. Work for the good of my team and always give my best effort.

5. Show respect for the authority of the referee, even though I will sometimes

disagree with his/her calls.

6. Show good sportsmanship before, during, and after games. I understand that

sports are a game, and that the players on the other team are my opponents, not

my enemies.

7. Conduct myself with honor and dignity and treat other players as I would like to

be treated.

8. Help my parents and fans understand the laws of the game so they can watch

and enjoy the game better. I will be sure they understand that dissent is not

appropriate or permitted in our Family, nor at league or tournament games.

9. Control my temper and not retaliate, even if I believe I have been wronged.

10. Not use or possess alcohol, or illegal or performance-enhancing drugs.

Player consequences will be determined by the team coach, Director of Coaching,

Executive Director, and/or Board of Directors for violations of the player Code of

Conduct.

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PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

As a parent, you play a special role in the development of your daughter or son, and of

his/her teammates. Your encouragement and good example will do more to ensure

good sportsmanship and self-discipline than any other influence. The other team is the

opponent, not the enemy, and should be treated with respect. While winning is

important, playing well and fairly is the essence of the game.

1. SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

Support your child by giving encouragement and showing interest in his/her

team. Help your child work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in

every game. Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often more

important than victory.

2. BE SUPPORTIVE AND YOUR CHILD'S BIGGEST CHEERLEADER

Children learn more by example than by criticism. Work to be a positive role

model, and reinforce positive behavior in others. Applaud good plays by others

on your child's team as well as good plays by the opposing team. Do not criticize

any child’s performance from the sidelines. Accept the results of each game.

Teach your child to be gracious in victory and to turn defeat into victory by

learning and working toward improvement.

3. DON'T BE A SIDELINE COACH OR REF

Refrain from coaching or refereeing from the sidelines. Parents who shout or

scream from the sidelines often give inappropriate advice at the wrong time. The

coach should be the only sideline voice. Remain well back from the sidelines and

within the spectator area. You and your child will both enjoy the game more if you

put some emotional distance between yourself and the field or play. Officials are

supposed to be symbols of fair play, integrity and sportsmanship - Do not

question their judgment or honesty in a disrespectful or abusive manner.

4. DEMONSTRATE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD YOUR OPPONENTS AND

THEIR FAMILIES

Opponents are not enemies. Take care to show good hospitality at home and to

represent DYSC in a positive way when playing other clubs. Never allow yourself

to be drawn into a verbal disagreement with opposing parents or coaches. No

one has ever regretted letting “cooler heads prevail.”

5. REMEMBER THAT YOUR CHILD WANTS TO HAVE FUN

Your child is the one playing the sport, NOT YOU. Children must establish their

own goals - to play the game for themselves. Take care not to impose

unreasonable demands on your child. Let your children experience the fun of

playing as well as the challenge of excelling.

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GENERAL EXPECTATIONS OF DYSC PARENTS:

They will set a good example for their child in his/her athletic development by

adhering at all times to the following. I/We will:

• Not DISRESPECT the referee openly or directly, during or after games. Any

criticism shall be done in writing, sent to my coach and/or my club representative,

not verbally.

• Give ONLY positive feedback to players.

• Cheer at all games within the spirit of fair play and shall do our best to cheer the

effort regardless of the outcome.

• Do our best to teach our players to become students of the game and life.

• Show the quality of our sportsmanship during and after each game and help our

child remember to thank the referee after the match without regard to the result.

• Do our very best to have our child prepared for every game.

• Support the learning efforts of the players, the coaches, and the referees by

demonstrating our patience.

• Understand that improper behavior at a game may result in a parent being asked

to leave the field by the referee, or a club official so the coach does not receive a

penalty or ejection due to the action of the parent spectator.

• Leave the coaching to the coach during the game. We shall not give our child

instructions during the game.

• Understand that the leagues can, and will if necessary, suspend a parent from

watching and their athlete from play should we behave in a manner that is rude

or otherwise offensive.

• Agree to do our best to have as much fun watching the game as the players

should have playing the game.

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OFFENSIVE ACTIONS

Any individual violating the Code of Conduct set forth above shall be subject to

penalties and sanctions as set forth in the Disciplinary Procedures below. In addition to

conforming to the requirements of the Code of Conduct above, the following actions are

specifically prohibited. (“Offensive Actions”):

1. Refusing to abide by an official’s decision.

2. Verbally abusing or assaulting any player, coach, official, parent, spectator, or

Dynasty Youth Sports staff.

3. Physically assaulting, abusing, or threatening any player, coach, official, parent,

spectator, or Dynasty Youth Sports staff.

4. Stalking, tailing, or attempting to intimidate any player, coach, official, parent,

spectator, or Dynasty Youth Sports staff.

5. Engaging in any other type of violent behavior, such as throwing equipment or

other objects.

6. Engaging in any lewd or sexual behavior, physically abusing a player, or

engaging in any inappropriate physical contact with a player.

7. Unless specifically allowed by the rules of the sport, pushing, shoving, or

striking any player.

8. Using drugs or alcohol while coaching, attending, or participating in any

Dynasty Youth Sports Club sport or other DYSC event.

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DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

1. REPORTING IMPROPER CONDUCT

DYNASTY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB provides a forum on its website to allow

coaches, players, parents, spectators, and officials to report to the Disciplinary

Committee any issues they observe before, during, or after practices and games. The

link to report Code of Conduct violations and Offensive Actions can be found under

“Contact Us” on the DYSC website.

a. Reporting by Coaches

i. It is the responsibility of every coach to address improper conduct observed

by the coach or brought to the coach’s attention in a timely and respectful

manner.

ii. In the event any coach feels that the Disciplinary Committee should be

involved in addressing any improper conduct, the coach is encouraged to contact

the Disciplinary Committee through the DYSC website.

iii. Coaches must report any Offensive Actions to the Disciplinary Committee,

including, without limitation:

1) Any report or allegation of inappropriate physical contact, violence, or

threatened violence against any player, coach, official, parent, spectator, or

DYNASTY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB staff.

2) Any observed or reported use of drugs or alcohol by any player, coach,

official, parent, or spectator during any DYSC event.

3) Any situation where a player, coach, parent, or spectator is ejected from

a game or removed from the premises.

iv. Coaches are encouraged to keep the Disciplinary Committee informed of

any improper conduct and the steps taken by the coach to address the

misconduct, even if the coach is not required to report the misconduct to the

Disciplinary Committee.

v. Coaches shall promptly respond to any request by the Disciplinary

Committee for information relating to any incident or violation of the Code of

Conduct.

b. Reporting by Parents and Spectators

i. Parents and spectators are encouraged to report any improper conduct to

the coach and/or the Disciplinary Committee.

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ii. If a parent or spectator reports misconduct to the coach and feels that the

misconduct is not appropriately addressed, the parent or spectator is encouraged

to contact the Disciplinary Committee through the DYSC website.

2. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING IMPROPER CONDUCT

a. Coaches and Officials

i. Coaches and officials shall promptly address any misconduct that is

observed or brought to the attention of the coach or official during an DYSC

event.

ii. Coaches and officials have the absolute authority, in their sole discretion, to

issue verbal warnings and/or eject any player, parent, or spectator from any

game or match if the player, parent, or spectator violates the Code of Conduct or

engages in any Offensive Action.

iii. Officials have the absolute authority to issue verbal warnings and/or eject

any coach from any game or match if the coach violates the Code of Conduct or

engages in any Offensive Action.

b. DYSC Disciplinary Committee

i. The DYSC Disciplinary Committee will conduct a timely and reasonable

investigation into any misconduct reported to the Disciplinary Committee. The

scope of any investigation will be determined by the Disciplinary Committee in its

sole discretion, provided, however, that the Committee will provide any person

accused of misconduct a reasonable opportunity to be heard.

ii. After a reasonable investigation, the Disciplinary Committee will determine

the appropriate penalty for any violation of this Code of Conduct and any

Offensive Action.

1) Penalties will be based on the nature and severity of the violation.

2) The Disciplinary Committee will strive to treat all similar offenses in a

similar manner, while considering the individual facts and circumstances of

each violation.

3) The Disciplinary Committee will not discriminate in any manner in

determining whether to impose a penalty or in determining which penalty to

impose.

iii. The Disciplinary Committee will keep reasonable and appropriate records

of each reported violation and shall document each penalty and the reasons for

imposing the penalty.

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3. PENALTIES

The Disciplinary Committee shall determine the appropriate penalty for any violation of

the Code of Conduct and any Offensive Actions. Penalties may include any one or more

of the following:

a. Verbal Warning

b. Written Warning

c. Suspension:

i. One game suspension (can practice)

ii. Multiple game suspension (can practice)

iii. Indefinite suspension

d. Expulsion from DYSC

4. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

a. If a coach or parent is expelled from the program, any child associated with

that person is also expelled from the program.

b. If a player is suspended from the DYNASTY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB, they

cannot participate in any DYSC competition for the duration of their

suspension.

c. If a player is expelled from the DYNASTY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB, they

cannot participate in DYSC. If they are currently on a team, they will be

removed from that team.

d. Behavior of players may also subject them to discipline under the DYNASTY

YOUTH SPORTS CLUB PLAYER code of conduct.

e. There are NO REFUNDS as a result of any person being removed from the

program.

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24 HR RULE

The 24hr rule is a rule that is in place to help keep peace between the coach and

parents. The rule is simple. Parents are urged to not approach the coach about issues

until 24hrs after the competition.

Reasons for the rule:

1. To allow the parents to calm down after the issue has developed.

2. Allow the coach to calm down after the competition.

3. Give parents and coaches time to think about the problem.

4. To prevent any unnecessary acts or scenes in front of players and other parent’s

5. Calmer heads will prevail!

6. To stop any embarrassing moments in front of the Player(s) or child(ren).

7. The hope that time to think about the issues will help to solve the problem in a

positive manner and the right resolution.

Sometimes in the heat of the moment parents and coaches say things that they really

don’t mean. This can hurt the player or team because things where not handled

correctly. The parent & Coach relationship is important, but the overall decisions should

be based on what is best for the team and players. The rule is in place to help protect

the players and team.

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I ______________________________, a _____________________ do confirm that I have read and

( Coach, Parent, or Player)

Understand the Code of Conduct for DYNASTY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB and with my signature both

promise and swear to abide by the rules and requirements of DYSC.

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