IREDELL COUNTY YOUNG ATHLETE ASSOCIATION
(ICYAA)
CODE OF CONDUCT
COACHES / PARENTS / ATHLETE
COACH SECTION
1) Coaches will always be fair, firm and consistent.
2) Coaches will promote a positive attitude and lead by example.
3) Coaches will stress teamwork and respect with each and every athlete.
4) Coaches will listen to their players concerns and try to help them any way they can.
5) Coaches use of profanity, drugs, alcohol or tobacco during any ICYAA event is prohibited.
6) Coaches will allow each athlete the opportunity to compete and excel in at least the minimum requirements during games.
7) Coaches must maintain a positive, well-respected reputation in the community and ICYAA.
8) Coaches will strictly adhere to the policies and procedures of ICYAA outlined in the ICYAA rules and regulations.
9) Coaches will not engage in violent conduct, or verbal abuse towards any player, parent, or referee / official in ICYAA.
10) Coaches who break or ignore the rules as outlined in the ICYAA rules run the risk of expulsion.
PARENT / GUARDIAN SECTION
1) Parents should support the efforts of the volunteer coaches and of ICYAA.
2) Parents should set the right example for your child by always showing good sportsmanship.
3) Parents will not argue with a coach, referee or official at any ICYAA event.
4) Parents use of profanity, drugs, alcohol or tobacco during any ICYAA event is prohibited.
5) Any parent who crosses the field barriers during a game risks their child being disqualified from ICYAA.
6) Parents who incur an un-sportsmanlike behavior penalty risk their child being disqualified from further participation.
7) Parents should never voice any complaints or concerns towards coaches, referees or league officials in front of the children.
8) Understand that your child will be given every opportunity to participate; however, the safety of our athletes is our #1 concern.
9) Parents should praise your child’s efforts and always offer your support. Please allow your child to play as a child and have
fun.
10) Parents who break or ignore the rules as outlined in the ICYAA rules package run the risk of expulsion.
ATHLETE SECTION
1) Players will try their very best to support their team.
2) Players will be team players and always put the team first.
3) Players will stay within the team areas of the sidelines during games.
4) Players will accept their coaching and be ready to learn and have fun.
5) Players will listen to the coaches and follow the rules of ICYAA.
6) Players will demonstrate good sportsmanship on and off of the field of play.
7) Players will attend all practices, games, meetings and any other team function on time.
8) Players will show respect towards all coaches, players and referees / officials at all times.
9) Players will not fight, use foul language or argue with coaches, teammates, or referees / officials.
10) Players who break or ignore the rules as outlined in the ICYAA rules run the risk of expulsion.
I/we understand the above rules and conduct codes as a condition of participation in ICYAA.
Coach’s Signature:__________________________________________ Date:___________
Parents Signature: _________________________________________ Date: __________
Players Signature: _________________________________________ Date: __________