CHARTIERS VALLEY SOCCER ASSOCIATION (CVSA) PARENT/GUARDIAN/SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT The CVSA promotes good sportsmanship and encourages all players to have fun in the game of soccer. Parent/guardians are the most important role models in providing a positive environment and everyone is expected to set a good example for his or her child to play in this league. The CVSA expects its member-parents to:
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By registering your child to participate in the Chartiers Valley Soccer Association, you understand and agree to abide by the following Code of Conduct. POSITIVE ENCOURAAGEMENT role model for ALL the children, not just your own son or daughter. Remember that the opposing team’s players are someone’s children too – treat them as you want your child treated. and minimize the importance of the won/loss records. Point out what the children do well – positive reinforcement goes a long way. support the officials on the field. and with class and handle losses with dignity and grace. Kids imitate their parents and the sportsmanship that parents display will be reflected in the attitude the child displays.
towards the game and all of the participants will benefit your child. you and listening to the coach. e is not playing by the rules.
LEAGUE RULES m sidelines.
designated lot is to the left of the entrance to the park. l Forms must be completed and turned in to coaches (no exceptions). ZERO TOLERANCE OFFENSES
The following are serious offenses of the Code of Conduct and are strictly prohibited. At the discretion of the referees, Field Marshall or any CVSA official (including active roster coaches/assistant coaches), violators may be asked to leave the premises immediately and subject to criminal prosecution if an escalation ensues. er a game or practice.
or demean the opposing team
player or coach in need of assistance SE OF TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL is prohibited at any CVSA sponsored event
“COOLING OFF” PERIOD Wait 24 hours before taking up a question or concern about the coach or team situation with the Age Group Commissions. This “cooling off period” provides an opportunity for all parties to separate themselves from the immediacy of the situation, and then to discuss it in a calm, non-emotional manner. Team officials are not required to deal with an upset or emotional parent unless the 24-hour cooling off period has been observed. Remember that there is more to life than soccer and/or sports. Keep things in perspective – the odds of your child playing professional sports is slim, so encourage them to enjoy participating in soccer and above all HAVE FUN. ASSOCIATIVE REPOSINSITLITY In addition, I understand that any person I invite to any game or practice must abide by the same Code of Conduct, and I assume responsibility to ensure that this Code of Conduct is followed. CONFIRMATION By registering your child to participate in any CVSA program you also agree that if you fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, the parent/guardian/spectator will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following: organization hall or officials of the league organization involved with referral of disciplinary action to PA West
Please print and sign the acknowledgement form. All participants in the CVSA are required to have one on file