PARENTS / GUARDIANS
“CODE OF CONDUCT”
AMERICAN YOUTH FOOTBALL
All parents/guardians who have children participating within the Conference/League/Team must abide by a Code of Conduct, which includes the provisions that follow. Any violation of these rules or any Conference rules will result in immediate expulsion from your association and the Conference/League/Team. In addition, you will forfeit your membership for the current season and be subject for review for any other subsequent year.
ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS AGREE TO:
1. I/We agree to furnish proof of Birth - i.e.: Birth Certificate, Passport or Military ID
of applicant to the Association/League/Conference upon request.
2. I/We agree to furnish a copy of the most recent school years Report Card to the
Association/ League/Conference upon request.
3. I/We agree that my child will participate in the “Scholars program” set up by the
Association/ League/Conference. (Kindergartners and Flag programs are
exempt.)
4. I/We agree to be financially responsible for Association equipment/uniform
issued to applicant other than the normal wear and tear during games and
practice, further I/We will reimburse the Association / League/Conference for the
loss and/or damage to said equipment.
5. I/We agree to not smoke on the practice or playing field, or in the presence of a
gathering of the team/squad. (i.e.: after a game/practice or team/squad
meetings.)
6. I/We agree to abstain from the possession and drinking of alcoholic beverages
and the possession or use of any illegal substance at any Association//
League/Conference function. (i.e.: at games/practice, after a game/practice,
team/squad meetings or gatherings.)
7. I/We agree not to deliberately incite and/or participate in “unsportsmanlike”
conduct at ANY Association// League/Conference function. (i.e.: declaring at
another city “AS OUR HOUSE”
8. I/We agree to never protest a game official, judge or Commissioners decision in
an aggressive demonstrative manner, which might incite violent or aggressive
fan involvement.
9. I/We agree not to use abusive or profane language or actions at any time at any
Association/ League/Conference function.
10. I/We agree not to criticize, belittle, antagonize, berate or otherwise incite the
opposing team, its players, coaches, cheerleaders, fans, officials/judges or
Commissioners by word of mouth or by gesture.
11. I/We agree to accept all decisions of the game officials, judges or Conference
Officials as being fair and called to the best of their ability.
12. I/We agree to treat all children and adults while at any Association//
League/Conference function with respect.
13. I/We agree to follow the proper Chain of Command when filing a complaint or
voicing my opinion regarding any possible rule infraction or concern within my
association or the / League/Conference organization.
The Chain Of Command is as follows:
You may only advance to the next level in the chain of command providing your situation
has not been handled within 72 hours from your initial filing and you need further
assistants.
1. The Head Football/Cheer Coach of your Association.(If your complaint is
regarding the Head Coach you may go directly to the League President/Cheer
Director. (as applicable)
2. The President or Cheer Director of your Association. (as applicable)
3. A letter written to the Association / League/Conference.
4. If you go directly to American Youth Football without permission, you will be
removed from this Conference WITHOUT the right to appeal.
14. I/We agree not to interfere with or come near the “Scale /ID Check-in Area ” at
the football field, where the weigh-in/ID Check-in and pre-game check-in is taking
place with the City/Conference Commissioner.
15. I/We agree to take responsibility for any actions that violates this Code of
Conduct by a guest or relative of attending parent/guardian.
16. I/We agree not to bring in food, drinks, coolers, air horns, cowbells or drums into
any stadium within the Conference/League/Team.
Any act of disrespect from a parent/fan directed towards game officials/judges, or
Conference officials, creating a disturbance either in the stands or on the playing field, or
has to be ejected from the game, practice or event, by the Conference official or game
official, the penalty will be handed down to that individual immediately by the Conference
official, and the assessed penalty will not require a hearing to be assessed.
17. I/We agree if I/We have been ejected or removed from any Association//
League/Conference function I/We will refrain from attending any
practices/games/competitions for the period of my punishment.
However, any penalty assessed to any individual may be appealed in writing to
the Conference Board of Presidents, within 72 hours from the time the penalty
was assessed. The appeal will be handled in accordance with the American
Youth Football Administration Manual.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
CODE OF CONDUCT
SIGNATURE PAGE
This Code of Conduct signature page MUST be placed behind the respective
player/cheerleaders Association/ League/Conference Physical Form in the
Team/Squads book of contracts.
SECTION I: PLAYERS/CHEERLEADERS NAME & ASSOCIATION:
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Player / Cheerleader's Name (PRINT) Association / League Name
SECTION II: PLAYERS/CHEERLEADERS DIVISION - CHECK ONE:
( )Flag ( )Mitey Mite ( )Jr. Pee Wee
( )Pee Wee ( )Jr. Midget ( )Midget ( )All American
Team Name: __________________________
SECTION III: MEMBERS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
I do hereby certify by my signature below as a parent/guardian of a child participating
within the Conference/League/Team that I/We have read & received a copy of the Code
of Conduct and agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the “CODE OF
CONDUCT” set forth by this Conference. I am also aware that the
Conference/League/Team has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY in effect at all times.
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SIGNATURE of Parent / Guardian
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PRINT Name
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SIGNATURE of Parent / Guardian
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PRINT Name
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Date
SECTION IV: ASSOCIATIONS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
I do hereby certify by my signature below that the above named parent/guardian did
read & receive a copy of the “Code of Conduct” and agrees to abide by the Code of
Conduct as required by the Conference/League/Team.
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Signature Of Association Personnel
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Board Position (title)