LMYFC
Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct
Youth sports programs play an important role in promoting the physical, social, and emotional
development of children. Therefore, it is essential for parents, coaches, spectators, and officials
to encourage youth athletes to embrace the values of good sportsmanship. Furthermore,
parents, coaches, spectators, and officials involved in youth sports events should be models of
good sportsmanship and should lead by example by demonstrating fairness, respect, and self--‐
control.
The Little Miami Youth Football and Cheerleading Organization (LMYFC) have developed this
code of conduct to help foster a model of good sportsmanship and conduct throughout our
organization. We ask that you pledge to be responsible for your words and actions while
attending, coaching, officiating, or participating in all youth sports events, and any
communications channel associated with the LMYFC such as social media outlets. Through this
agreement, players and parents shall conform their behavior to the following code of conduct:
As a parent or spectator, I/We will:
1. Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players,
coaches, officials and LMYFC board members at all times.
2. Place the emotional and physical well--‐being of my/our child and other participants
ahead of my/our personal agenda or desire to win.
3. Ensure my child treats other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless
of race, sex, creed or ability. I/We also agree to treat other players, coaches, fans and
officials with respect regardless of race, sect, creed or ability.
4. Make sure my child arrives and is picked up at the scheduled time for all practices,
games and other LMYFC events.
5. Take responsibility for any actions that violates this Code of Conduct by a guest or
relative of attending parent/guardian.
6. Direct constructive criticism of my child's team program to the head coach and/or
LMYFC Board at an appropriate time. I will work toward a positive result for all
concerned.
7. Accept decisions of the game officials (including coaches) on the field as being fair and
called to the best ability of said officials. The officials are in charge of all games; their
decisions are final.
8. Abstain from the possession and drinking of alcoholic beverages and the possession or
use of any illegal substance on the practice or the team playing field, or in the presence
of a gathering of /squad at any LMYFC game, practice, or event.
9. Stay behind the designated spectator line during games (practice, scrimmage, league
games)
As a parent or spectator, I/We will not:
1. Interfere/interrupt the coaching staff during games or practices.
2. Smoke or use tobacco products on the practice field, game field or in the presence of a
gathering of the team/squad at any LMYFC game or event.
3. Use abusive or profane language or actions at any time at any LMYFC game or event.
4. Protest a game official, judge’s decision in an aggressive demonstrative manner, which
might incite violent or aggressive fan involvement.
Internet and Social Media Conduct
While the internet is helpful to disseminate a lot of information quickly to a lot of people, it can
also be an outlet for misuse and misconduct. At no time will a LMYFC Player, Parent, or anyone
be allowed to post negative or derogatory messages or comments pertaining to any football
item to online chat rooms, blogs, bulletin boards, etc. This behavior is unacceptable by any
player and parent and may reflect negatively against the reputation and integrity of you, your
family and the Little Miami Football & Cheer Organization (LMYFC). Message boards that
should avoid any comments include, but aren’t limited to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, etc. The
LMYFC will monitor these outlets for such behavior. LMYFC Parents and Players may post
appropriate videos, pictures of team games or positive comments about your team or LMYFC, if
desired, but extreme care should be taken when choosing what and where to post. If at any
time the LMYFC finds players or parents, or any audience posting negative comments on any
LMYFC Social Media channels, the LMYFC reserves the right to remove those parties from these
outlets at any time without notification. Remember; if in doubt don’t post it!
Grievances & Consequences of Behavior
Anyone who fails to conform their conduct to the preceding code of conduct while attending,
coaching, officiating, or participating in a youth sports event and the LMYFC Organization will
be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to the following in ANY order or
combination:
1. Verbal warning issued by the organization
2. Written warning issued by the organization
3. Suspension or immediate ejection from a youth sports event issued by the organization
or by someone who is authorized to issue such suspension or ejection by the
organization. The assessed penalty will not require a hearing prior to being assessed.
However, any penalty assessed to any individual may be appealed in writing to the
LMYFC Board of Directors, within 72 hours from the time the penalty was assessed. The
appeal will be handled in accordance with the LMYFC Bylaws.
4. Removal from the LYMFC Team and Organization
In the event of suspension or expulsion from a team or the organization, no
refund of registration, sponsorship fees, and uniform/equipment fees will be
made.
Little Miami Panthers Football & Cheer
Parents/Guardians Code of Conduct
I do hereby certify by my signature below as a parent/guardian of (Player Name)
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Participating within the Little Miami Youth Football and Cheerleading Organization that I/We
have read and received a copy of the Parents/Guardians Code of Conduct and agree to abide by
the terms and conditions set forth. I am also aware that LMYFC have a ZERO TOLERANCE
POLICY in effect at all times.
Signature of Parent/Guardian:
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Date:
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Please keep a copy of the Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct for your records. This page should
be turned in to Coach or Team Mom by the end of the first week of the current football and
cheer season and will be kept on file for the current season. If this form is not received by the
LMYFC by the end of the first week of the current season, your player will not be allowed to
participate until this agreement has been returned.