Board of Directors, Administrators, Program Assistants, Coaches, Parents and Supporters:
You pledge to comply with the letter and spirit of the IBW Boys Youth Lacrosse Code of Conduct as follows:
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Honor the game by working and coaching hard, always doing the right thing, and treating everyone with respect and courtesy;
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Demonstrate respect to other players, coaches, and parents; officials; and spectators;
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Demonstrate and encourage good sportsmanship and the concepts of fair play;
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Give the boys our best at all times;
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Know/abide by established Lacrosse Guidelines/Rules & eligibility requirements;
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Understand that the safety and welfare of all concerned is the top priority;
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Support the drug, alcohol, and tobacco free environment at all youth sporting events;
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Coaches: focus on learning, participation, fun, and being a team coach and supporter;
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Coaches: prepare written practice plans before practices;
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Coaches: play all the boys approximately equal time in games if they live up to their code;
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Coaches: take attendance, note tardiness, and hold boys accountable for their code;
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Coaches: begin and end practices on time;
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Coaches: show up to practices and games on time and
Further, you pledge NOT to: use profanity at a youth event; criticize coaches, players, or game officials; and touch an opposing player, coach, or game official in a threatening manner.
This pledge and contract must be signed by any board member, administrator or coach involved in the IBW Boys Youth Lacrosse Program.
I understand that violating this "Code of Conduct" will result in disciplinary action to be determined and carried out by the IBW Boys Youth Lacrosse Board.