Aberdeen Board of Parks and Recreation

Player Code of Conduct

I hereby pledge to be positive about my youth sports experience and accept responsibility for my participation by following this Players' Code of Ethics Pledge.

• Have fun!
• Be a good sport (win or lose);Be honest, fair and always show good sportsmanship to all coaches, players, officials, parents and fans by demonstrating good sportsmanship at every game and practice.
• Learn the value of commitment to the team. I will attend every practice and game that I can and will notify my coach if I cannot.
• Put personal goals aside for the betterment of the team.
• Show courtesy and respect to teammates, opponents, and coaches.
• Realize that athletic contests, including practice sessions, are educational experiences and opportunities.
• I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct.
• I will not engage in rude behavior.
• I will treat everyone, including coaches, parents, players, and officials, with respect, regardless of race, creed, color, nationality or gender.

The Aberdeen Board of Parks and Recreation is committed to maintaining a zero-tolerance bullying policy that applies to but not limited to the following:

•Name-calling
•Teasing
•Aggression
•Threats
•Verbal abuse

Violations of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Verbal warning.
2. Limited suspension from programs and activities.
3. Permanent expulsion from programs and activities.

An individual may face permanent expulsion without verbal warning and/or suspension if, in the judgment of the Recreation Council, the violation is significant enough to warrant such action.

By registering, I, the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), hereby give my pledge that I will ensure that my player follow the aforementioned Code of Conduct.