The
goal of the Hammonton Youth Soccer Association (HYSA)
Recreational League is to provide a fun recreational
soccer environment for children in grades 1 thru 8. We seek
to develop soccer players… not only in terms of their
soccer skills, but also in terms of their self-esteem and
self-confidence. Players should learn to be competitive and
try hard, and also learn to win and lose with good sportsmanship.
We
want to ensure that our Recreational League games are fair,
positive and enjoyable experiences for all of the children
and adults involved. A soccer game should be friendly and
unifying - a spirited social and athletic occasion for players,
coaches, referees and spectators.
In
keeping with those goals, we expect all coaches and their
assistants to conform to this Code of Conduct:
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Before, during and after the game, be an example of dignity,
patience and positive spirit.
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Remember that children participate in sports for fun and
that winning is only part of the game.
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You are responsible for the sportsmanship of your players.
If one of your players is disrespectful, irresponsible or
overly aggressive, take the player out of the game at least
long enough for him/her to calm down.
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Do not allow your players to play with intent to cause injury
to opposing players.
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Teach each player to be a good loser and a gracious winner.
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Encourage your players and spectators to applaud and cheer
for good plays by either team.
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The score of a game is secondary to the safety, welfare
and athletic growth of the players.
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During the game, do not address the referee at all. If you
have a small issue, discuss it with the referee calmly and
patiently after the game.
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If you have a major complaint, or if you think the referee
was unfair, biased, unfit or incompetent, report your opinion
to your League. Your reactions will be taken seriously if
they are presented objectively and formally.
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After the game, thank the referee and ask your players to
do the same.
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After the game, win or lose, congratulate your opponents
and their coaches and tell them they played a good game.
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Learn and understand the Laws of the Game, and coach your
players to play within the letter and spirit of those Laws.
No
alcoholic beverages of any kind are allowed at youth sporting
events.
Support
the League's
efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sporting
activities. |
