Code of Conduct
PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT
As a Coventry Youth Lacrosse player, you are expected to demonstrate a high level of sportsmanship at all times. You should treat your coaches, teammates, officials, and opposing players and coaches with respect and dignity. Come to practices and games on time, prepared to play, and ready to improve your individual skills and teamwork.
Unsportsmanlike behavior—such as taunting, foul or abusive language, fighting, or unnecessary roughness—is grounds for ejection from a game. Repeated offenses may result in expulsion from Coventry Youth Lacrosse for the season, with all fees forfeited.
Remember, it is an honor to play the great game of lacrosse.
COACH’S CODE OF CONDUCT
As a Coventry Youth Lacrosse coach, you are expected to uphold a high standard of sportsmanship. Treat your players, fellow coaches, officials, and opposing players and coaches with respect and dignity. Arrive to practices and games on time and prepared to coach, develop your players’ skills, and create an enjoyable environment for the team.
Provide positive reinforcement and maintain a thorough understanding of the youth game rules. Unsportsmanlike behavior—including taunting, foul or abusive language, or fighting—may result in ejection from a game and being asked to leave the area. Repeated offenses may lead to expulsion from the program for the season.
It is a privilege to coach the great game of lacrosse.
PARENT’S CODE OF CONDUCT
As a parent of a Coventry Youth Lacrosse player, you are also expected to model sportsmanship and respect. Treat coaches, players, officials, and opposing teams with dignity. During practices and games, observe from a safe distance, away from players’ benches, and encourage positive cheering for good plays from either team.
Unsportsmanlike conduct—such as taunting, foul or abusive language, or fighting—is grounds for ejection from a game. Repeated offenses may result in suspension from the next scheduled game, and three offenses could lead to expulsion from attending games for the remainder of the season.
Support the game with integrity and respect for all participants.