You pledge to comply with the letter and spirit of the IBW Boys Youth Lacrosse Code of Conduct at all times as stated below.

Specifically, you pledge to:

• Be EARLY to practice and games. If practice starts at 6pm, this means being fully geared up and ready to hit the field by 5:45 pm. Please plan ahead.
• Honor the game by working hard, playing hard, always doing the right thing, treating everyone with respect and having fun!
• At all times demonstrate respect to other players, coaches, officials, parents and other spectators.
• We expect you to cheer on your team in a positive manner during the game and to play with sportsmanship. You are not to comment on the refs.
• Demonstrate and encourage good sportsmanship and fair play.
• Play with sportsmanship at all times.
• Not throw your stick on the ground.
• Not put your palms up to challenge a call. 
• Focus on learning, participation, fun, and always be a team player and program supporter.
• Know and abide by the Rules of Lacrosse, the established guidelines, and all eligibility requirements.
• Understand that the safety and welfare of all participants and spectators is our top priority.
• Support a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free environment that is important for all youth sporting events.

 
Further, you pledge NOT to:
- Use profanity at a youth event
- Criticize coaches, other players, or game officials
- Touch an opposing player, coach, or game official in a threatening manner

Players, please understand that violating this "Code of Conduct" will result in disciplinary action, including: 

1. A verbal warning on first offense with immediate apology to the offended party/parties.
2. On second offense, player will sit out practice/game as applicable.
3. For third or multiple offenses, other disciplinary action (including potential expulsion from the team and/or program) will apply.

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:

• Honor the game by working and coaching hard, always doing the right thing, and treating everyone with respect and courtesy;

• Demonstrate respect to other players, coaches, and parents; officials; and spectators;

• Demonstrate and encourage good sportsmanship and the concepts of fair play;

• Give the boys our best at all times;

• Know/abide by established Lacrosse Guidelines/Rules & eligibility requirements;

• Understand that the safety and welfare of all concerned is the top priority;

• Support the drug, alcohol, and tobacco free environment at all youth sporting events;

• Coaches: focus on learning, participation, fun, and being a team coach and supporter;

• Coaches: prepare written practice plans before practices;

• Coaches: play all the boys approximately equal time in games if they live up to their code;

• Coaches: take attendance, note tardiness, and hold boys accountable for their code;

• Coaches: begin and end practices on time;

• 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.