The goal of the York United Soccer Club is to provide competitive soccer opportunities for youth and to develop life skills such as cooperation, teamwork, discipline, decision-making and leadership through a positive soccer experience for each player.  The practices, matches, and other associated functions offer many opportunities for personal growth in a team setting.  Coupled with these opportunities is the obligation for players to be mindful of the effects of their behavior on themselves and on others.  It is the responsibility of the players, together with the adults in the program, to conduct themselves in a manner which is in compliance with the mission, goals, values and policies of the York United Soccer Club.

DEFINITION:

The Code of Conduct is the standard of behavior which is expected of all York United players, coaches, and parents.  It is in effect at all practices, matches, and any other team function.  If the team is attending a function lasting more than one day, such as a tournament, this Code is in effect at all times during the stay.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The undersigned player participating in the York United Soccer Club agrees to abide by the standards of conduct outlined below and any additional guidelines established by the club which will be presented at team meetings.

All players and parents will adhere to all rules and regulations and will refrain from illegal and inappropriate behavior that would detract from a positive image of the Team or be detrimental to its performance objectives.  This includes but is not limited to the following:

1. During practices, all players are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which enables and promotes a learning atmosphere for everyone there.  Abusive language and behavior or disrespectful acts toward teammates or coaches will not be tolerated.
2. Theft or stealing of any sort, vandalism or willful damage to any facilities or equipment will not be tolerated.  Littering of any kind at practices or matches will not be excused.  Inappropriate behavior, like throwing items, rude remarks and physical contact will not be permitted.
3. Sportsmanlike conduct is the rule at all times.  This includes showing respect for officials, competitors, teammates, coaches, parents, and the public.  A player represents the York United Soccer Club at all times.  His actions reflect on the Club both on and off the field and the player is to behave appropriately at all times.
4. Insubordination to members of the coaching staff or others will not be permitted.
5. 5.  Team members, coaches, and spectators must refrain from any offensive action, words, or gestures, including obscenities, disrespectful cheers, or other  inappropriate forms of behavior
6. At matches and practices, team members must stay with the team until dismissed by the coach.
7. The spirit of York United participating as a cohesive team unit is of paramount importance at matches.  With this in mind, personal desires and interpersonal relationships must be sacrificed in the interest of promoting team unity.
8. Other acts of misconduct determined by the coaching staff to be in conflict with the mission, goals, and policies of York United will result in disciplinary action.

Violations of the Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate expulsion or non-retention for the following year as determined by the York United Soccer Club Directors.

I have read the York United Soccer Club Code of Conduct and understand the behavior that is expected of me.

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Signature of Player                                                   Printed Player Name

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