Code of Conduct

These codes reflect the policy of the Tri Valleys Youth Football Conference and its affiliated Chapters for the conduct of the Parents and Fans attending all  games, functions and activities.  They are intended to provide guidance to all those associated with TVYFC.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, THESE CODES OF CONDUCT WILL BE
ENFORCED BY THE TVYFC AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATED CHAPTERS.

These codes are a statement of ethics and guidelines, which reflect the values that underlie and govern our behavior as we endeavor to teach our youth the value of participating in the sport of youth football.  The structure and conduct of the competition must be preserved and protected by all of us.  The principles outlined in this Code of Conduct are intended to make youth football a more attractive, healthy and worthwhile activity for our players, coaches, parents and families.

As a parent, guardian or spectator, I/we promise to:

• Remember that children participate in sports for their enjoyment, not ours.

• Encourage our children to participate and not force them.

• Focus on our children's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

• Encourage children to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.

• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.

• Remember that children learn best by example.  I/We will appreciate good performances and skillful plays by all participants.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

• Show appreciation and respect for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators.  Without them, our children could not participate.

• Respect the decisions and judgments of the Referees and teach our children to do likewise.

• Never exhibit disruptive behavior, hostility or violence, and never use insulting, derogatory, threatening or hostile language towards players, officials, coaches or other fans.

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

• Never bring, use or consume any tobacco products, alcohol or illegal drugs at any TVYFC event. Field use is by permission of the school or local government.  I will not jeopardize field use by my behavior.

• Promise to adhere to the values we all share such as excellence, honesty, respect, responsibility, fairness and compassion.

• Promise to act responsibly, set a good example, and at all times to demonstrate the practices and principles of good sportsmanship, which will reflect the dignity, integrity and enjoyment of the SBYFL and the TVYFC.

• Inform family and friends who attend SBYFL events to abide by the above same rules.

If I/we fail to abide by the above code of conduct, the Field Commissioner will issue one (1) warning.  Any further violation of these standards will result in action by the Chapter Board and the TVYFC which will prohibit me from attending anyTVYFC sanctioned event or activity for the remainder of the current season.