Trevian Youth Football Association Code of Conduct 

Trevian Youth Football will not tolerate verbal abuse of its volunteer coaches from any Fan, Parent or Spectator.
This is YOUTH football, not the pros. Fans, as well as the players and coaches, are expected to abide by a code of conduct at all Glencoe Football/Cheerleading Events. While 99% of the adults in the program will abide by this code without being told, this code is being published to protect the children and volunteers (which includes all coaches and board members) from the 1%.  

FANS' CODE OF CONDUCT - Fans will abide by a Code of Conduct which includes the provisions which follow. If any of these rules are broken, Trevian Youth Football shall have the authority to impose a penalty. Fans shall:
1. Not criticize the players/cheerleaders or coaches in front of the other spectators in the stands, but reserve constructive criticism for later, in private.
2. Accept decisions of the game officials (including referees and coaches) on the field as being fair and called to the best ability of said officials.
3. Not criticize an opposing team, its players, coaches, or fans by word of mouth or by gesture.
4. Refrain from using physical or verbal abuse or profane language at any time at the game, practice field, or other football functions.
5. Abstain from being under the influence of or in possession of and/or drinking alcoholic beverages and the possession or use of any illegal substance on both the game and practice fields.
6. Not be allowed on the sidelines during a game.
7. Not interfere or interrupt the coaching staff before, during or after games or at practice.
8. Not express complaints about coaches in stands or to coaches in front of or around the children (i.e. right after a game or practice).

VIOLATION - Any parent or fan who violates the code of conduct risks the further participation of the child in the program. The procedure is as follows:
1. Any fan that violates the code of conduct or becomes a nuisance will be asked to leave by the head coach and can be suspended.
2. If the fan fails to leave upon request, the child may be suspended from further participation in team activities by the head coach.
3. The coach and board will decide if the suspension is to be longer than one to four weeks or if the child will be dropped from the program.
4. Any parent or fan who violates the code of conduct risks the future participation of his/her children in the program.

CONDUCT OF ALL PLAYERS - PARENTS
Three Things a parent will not ask the coach about- Positions, Playing time and other Players Positions and playing time. All players are guaranteed plays in each, Regular Season or Playoff game. Everything beyond that must be earned in the opinion of the coaching staff whose decisions are final.

Athlete’s Code - I will: emphasis the ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play. Show courtesy to my opponents and officials. Recognize athletic contests are serious educational endeavors. Give complete allegiance to my coaches who are the instructional authority for my team. Discourage fans, fellow players and parents from undercutting my coach’s authority or criticize my teammates.

Parent’s Code - I will: Support my child’s team and teach the value of commitment to the team - emphasis the ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play. Help my child make athletic contests a positive educational experiences. Show courtesy to opponents and officials. Direct constructive criticism of my child’s athletic program to the association officials and work toward a positive result for all concerned. I will not: Criticize officials, direct abuse or profane language toward them, or otherwise subvert their authority. Undermine the authority of the coach or administration. Intrude onto the field, stand on the sideline, or yell from the bleachers at or to the coaches, referees or administration.