Players Code of Conduct Purpose: We are dedicated to providing its participants with a quality lacrosse experience that combines a high level of competition with the opportunity to demonstrate attitude, skill and ability. In its efforts, we are committed to preserving the honor of the game and the true spirit of competition. To help fulfill this mission, we expect that all participants abide by the Code of Conduct. Failure to do so may result in immediate expulsion from the team without compensation or refund.
We have one rule: Choose Right. We are very fortunate that all of out team members come from good, well educated families and we are certain they are taught at home, right from wrong, so we ask our players to choose what is right and act accordingly.
Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that honors the game and demonstrates respect for other players, coaches, officials, and spectators. Performing, permitting, encouraging, or condoning actions that are dangerous or demeaning to a player, coach, official or spectator is unacceptable. Participants are not permitted to be in the possession of or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and/or tobacco products. Participants are not permitted to be in the possession of weapons. Participants are expected to wear all the necessary and required equipment for participation in lacrosse. Participants are expected to report any and all injuries to a member of the coaching staff and event medical staff. Participants are expected to treat all tournament and camp facilities with respect. The program will not tolerate any actions of vandalism or actions that result in damage to property. We will hold participants legally and financially responsible for any and all damages to practice, game or camp facilities at every, and all events we participate in. Participants are expected to report on time for all practices, games and scheduled team events. Overnight high school participants: When not participating in games or events, overnight participants are required to adhere to and follow the daily itinerary. Itineraries will be given out to the parents and players by the coaches before we depart for an event and updated as needed. In the evenings, participants must remain in their respective hotel or dorm room and are not permitted to leave the hotel or dorm for any reason. Overnight participants are not allowed to drive or ride in personal vehicles between the times they arrive at an event until the time they depart. Overnight participants must give their car keys to the head coach. In the event of an emergency, instructions will be included in the daily itineraries on how to contact staff members.
Player Commitment & Loyalty Clause From May 1st of the current calendar year thru February 1st of the next calendar year no member of a StickWithUs travel team will be permitted to play for any other club lacrosse team. StickWithUs travel team members can only play for a StickWithUs travel team or for their school team. School teams are defined as any off-season event that is organized by the school’s head coach where 100% of the team members attend your school. Requests and exceptions will be handled on an individual basis and must be communicated, in writing, to Michael Desmond at mdesmond1@carolina.rr.com
Parents Code of Conduct: You are not only a supporter of your child but a role model as well. Your actions reflect upon your child, his team and StickWithUs. You are expected: To remember that the experience is for the benefit of your child, not for you. To encourage and support your child in meeting his responsibilities to the team and organization. To set a good example by your conduct and sportsmanship. To avoid inappropriate behavior during practices, games, team or StickWithUs sponsored events. To refrain from directing the play of the game. To recognize and praise skillful play by both teams. To give positive reinforcement, not to yell or ridicule. Not to argue with or criticize the officials. To refrain from negative comments regarding the coaching or officiating, particularly in the company of your child. Ensure that your child understands that win or lose, you love him. Assist your child in setting realistic goals. Emphasize “improved” performance, not winning. Provide a safe environment for training and competition. Control your emotions at games and events. Be a “cheerleader” for your child and other children on the team. Respect your child’s coaches. Communicate with them in a positive way. Encourage others to do the same. Be a positive role model. Be sensible, responsible and keep your priorities in order. There is a lot more at stake than a win or loss record.
Photo Release & Waiver. I hereby grant The StickWithUs Organization and its successors, assigns and licensees, permission to use pictures taken of my child in publications and other media use, exhibit and display my child's picture in connection with any public materials produced by or for The StickWithUs Organization. This permission is freely given without remunerative consideration of any kind.
Participant Waiver & Release In consideration of my participation in The StickWithUs Organization programs, sponsored events and activities, I agree to the following:
A. Waiver and Release: I am fully aware of and appreciate the risks, including the risk of catastrophic injury paralysis and even death, as well as other damages and losses, associated with participation in a lacrosse event and related sports conditioning activities. I further agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and personal representatives, that The StickWithUs Organization, along with coaches, officials, referees, volunteers, employees, agents sponsors, owners / leasers of premises used to conduct these events, officers and directors of these organizations, shall not be liable for any injury, loss of life or other loss or damage occurring as a result of my participation in the event. The StickWithUs Organization is not responsible for participant’s fitness, abilities or equipment. Participant legal guardian represents and acknowledges that participant has adequate insurance and agree to assume full responsibility for any and all costs or expenses occasioned by an injury or medical need arising out of participation in the sport of lacrosse or use of premises, facilities or equipment.
B. Medical Attention: I hereby give my consent to The StickWithUs Organization to provide through a medical staff of its choice, customary medical/athletic training attention, transportation and emergency medical services as warranted in the course of participation in The StickWithUs Organization sponsored or sanctioned events.
C. Readiness to Compete: I will only participate in those competitions or activities, which I believe I am physically, and Psychologically prepared to participate. |
