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Athletic Code of Conduct

by USD 249 Board of Education
November 25, 2008

Expectations for student athletes

* Be on time.
* Come prepared to work (practice).
* Respect the facilities.
* Respect and take care of school issued equipment.
* Show and address coaches and support people with respect.
* Treat officials, game personnel, administration and fans with respect.
* Be and remain a student in good standing.
* Discuss any circumstances with the coach that could cause you to miss or be late prior to those practices or competitions.
* Talk to the coach if you have any questions regarding performance or playing time.

Expectations for coaches

* Be on time.
* Be organized.
* Be consistent when dealing with players.
* Be professional when dealing with players, parents and fans.
* Treat officials, game personnel and administration with respect.
* Provide a safe instructional environment.
* Communicate your personal expectations to players and parents.

Expectations for parents and fans

* Be positive and encouraging towards players and coaches.
* Treat officials, game personnel and administration with respect.
* Be respectful to other fans. (You may have an opinion but not everyone wants to hear it.)
* Be respectful and courteous when addressing a coach, player or administrator and expect the same.
* Attend parent's meeting.
* If a parent has a concern they should follow the following steps:

  1. Player should meet with the coach.
  2. Parent should set up a meeting with the coach.
  3. If a concern still exists, the parent and player should:
  4. Set up a meeting with the athletic director.
  5. Do not approach a coach after a game.

* Participation in or attendance at our athletic events is a privilege, not a right.
* If your actions are detrimental to the athletic experience, that privilege can be revoked.

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