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This document presents the expectations of conduct from athletes, parents, and coaches at Somerset Soccer Club. We hold athletes, parents, coaches, and community members to a high standard of sportsmanship. Enforcing this code of conduct allows Somerset SC to promote a safe rewarding, and fun sports experience for our entire community.
Please read carefully before registering for our team. Each player, coaches is required to acknowledge the code of conduct before registering with our program and must abide by it during their entire time with the organization.
Violations of the code of conduct may result in disciplinary action including suspension. Either temporarily or permanently as determined by the board of directors.
Parents code of conduct:
• I will put the emotional and physical well-being of youth participants ahead of a personal desire to win.
• I will respect players, coaches, officials, spectators, and families at all times.
• I will respect the decisions of officials or coaches.
• I will not engage in any violence or verbal threats or use any profanity.
• I will not yell advice to my child during a game.
• I will model good sportsmanship for all youth participants.
• I will not belittle or ridicule anyone involved in a youth sporting event–in public, private, in-person, or online.
• I will do my part to keep sports fun and positive for every youth participant.
Athletes code of conduct
• I will be a good sportsman to athletes, coaches, officials, opponents, and parents at every game and practice, no matter win or lose.
• I will learn the value of commitment by participating in as many practices and games as I can.
• I will encourage my teammates and praise good efforts.
• I will be honest, fair, and respectful to others at all times.
• I will aim to learn all I can from sports.
• I will arrive at practice on time and be ready to dedicate my attention to my coaches.
Coaches’ code of conduct
• I will coach with the goal of creating a positive learning experience for athletes. Winning games is secondary to building a positive youth sports experience for my players, parents of my players, and opposing teams.
• I will follow all safety protocols of the league.
• I will under no circumstances engage in an argument with a referee or official. Any discussions or conversations with officials or referees will be in a respectful tone.
• I will treat opposing coaches and athletes with respect.
• I will report any violations of the code of conduct by parents, athletes, or other coaches to the league Board of Directors
Remediation Process
• Verbal warning for first minor offenses. A second offense may merit a written warning.
• Single or multi-event suspensions for ongoing offenses or serious violations.
• Suspend for a season for truly grave violations.
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