Grandview Youth Association

Code of Conduct

Grandview Youth Association Code of Conduct

The primary purpose of the Grandview youth sports program is to offer each participant the opportunity to pursue, through recreational and competitive sports, the physical and emotional benefits of such activities. Too often the emphasis has been placed on winning at any cost. To ensure this goal, the Grandview Youth Association (GYA) has developed a Code of Conduct that emphasizes teaching and good sportsmanship over winning, proper conduct on and off the sports venue, and full compliance with the rules and policies of the Grandview Youth Association.

The GYA Code of Conduct applies to all players, coaches, association officers and parents who are involved in any GYA activity. All parties must understand and agree to follow the GYA Code of Ethics prior to participating in that sport.

Player Code of Ethics

Agreed to by the player, with their parent or guardian, at registration.

  1. I will practice good sportsmanship and encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and practice.
  2. I will attend every practice and game that I can and will notify my coach if I cannot.
  3. I expect to receive a fair and equal amount of playing time, as designated per sport.
  4. I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches, teammates and officials.
  5. I will treat my coaches, teammates, opposing team, officials and fans with respect regardless of their abilities, sex, creed or race, and I will expect to be treated the same.
  6. I will have fun during my sports experience and will tell my parents and/or coaches if it stops being fun!
  7. I deserve to play in an environment that is free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and expect adults to refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
  8. I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it’s important to me!
  9. Profane language will not be tolerated by anyone, including myself, during a game or practice.
  10. I will remember that during a game I am there to play, not to coach or officiate. There is absolutely no arguing of an official’s call.

Parent Code of Ethics

Agreed to by the registering parent or guardian.

  1. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and officials at every game, practice or youth sports event.
  2. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.
  3. I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment. I will inform the coach of any physical or mental disability that may affect the safety of my child or others.
  4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the association.
  5. I will respect the decisions of the officials, understanding their job is difficult but could be made easier with cooperation and support from all parents and friends.
  6. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
  7. I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child and their teammates.
  8. I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of ability, sex, creed or race.
  9. I promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing what I can to assist the team and coach, such as bringing snacks or providing transportation.
  10. I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent, such as booing or taunting, refusing to shake hands, or using profane language or gestures. I will ensure the same conduct of my guests.
  11. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.

Coach & Volunteer Code of Ethics

“Coaching is a privilege, not a right, and I will do everything within my power to be a positive role model for my players.”

  1. I hereby pledge that I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of my personal desire to win.
  2. I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.
  3. I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players.
  4. I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players.
  5. I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
  6. I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach and the policies of the association.
  7. I will remember that I am a youth sports coach and that the game is for children and not adults.
  8. I will never yell at or ridicule a player for making a mistake or losing a game, nor will I allow it from others.
  9. I will accept the decision of the officials. I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent, and will ensure the same conduct of my players and parents.
  10. Profanity in any form will not be allowed at my practice or youth sports event.
  11. I will establish objectives for my team and will encourage open communication between my players, coaches and parents.
  12. I will play my players a fair amount of time and will not allow retribution in any form against another player, coach, parent or official.
  13. I promise to review and practice the basic first aid principles needed to treat injuries of my players.
  14. I will require that my team’s parents and players understand and have agreed to the GYA Parent and Player Code of Ethics.
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