PARENTAL CODE OF CONDUCT

I agree to abide by the following rules, specific to the fields, facility, buildings, and grounds of Franklin Township Girls’ Softball:

I understand that pets are not allowed on the grounds of Franklin Township Girls’ Softball fields and facilities, with the exception of service animals following ADA requirements.

I understand that I may only park in designated areas, and will drive slowly and carefully while on the grounds of Franklin Township Girls’ Softball for the safety of all players and spectators.

I understand that smoking is prohibited and will return to my vehicle if necessary.

I understand that alcohol is not allowed at the grounds of Franklin Township Girls’ Softball.

I understand that Franklin Township Girls’ Softball leases its grounds from the Franklin Township Community School Corporation and have read, and will follow, the Franklin Township School Board policy ‘A200-Firearms, Weapons, and Destructive Devices’.

I will respect all players, coaches, officials, and spectators at all times during practices and games. I acknowledge and understand that umpires and coaches can, and may stop a practice or game to address behavior when parents/spectators display inappropriate and disruptive behavior that interferes, or has the potential to interfere, with a practice or game.

I will put the emotional and physical well-being of all players ahead of my personal desire to win, and agree to provide only positive support during practices and games.

I will refrain from criticizing, talking to, or about any coach in a negative manner while in the presence of players, including my own child/ren.

I will respect the decisions of the coaches. Questions or concerns will only be raised after the conclusion of a practice or game in a private setting away from all parents, spectators, and players, including my own child/ren.

I will not attempt to coach any player, including my own child/ren from the sideline.

I will refrain from speaking to, or engaging in any way with an official or umpire from the sideline.

I will not engage in a negative manner with any spectator on any team for any reason.

I understand the following behaviors could result in removal from a practice or game. Once a parent, legal guardian, or spectator has been removed from a practice or game, the Executive Board will ask for written documentation from each party involved within 48 hours of the incident, and will take appropriate follow up action.

Vulgar language in a boisterous manner, even if not directed at a particular person, before, during, or immediately following, a practice or game.

Taunting, talking to, or about any players, including my own child/ren, in a negative way before, during, or immediately following a practice or game.

Arguing with a coach, umpire, or other spectator during, or immediately following a practice or game.

Throwing of any object in the spectator viewing area, players dugout, or playing field directed in any manner as to create a safety hazard.

Otherwise engaging in misconduct, or unsportsmanlike behavior before, during, or immediately following a game.

I understand the following behaviors WILL result in removal from a practice or game, and may also result in expulsion from the league.

Fighting or physical violence with any player, coach, official, board member, or spectator at any time on the grounds of Franklin Township Girls’ Softball.

Sexual harassment, including but not limited to, abusive, violent, or sexual contact with any player, coach, official, board member, or spectator at any tome on the grounds of Franklin Township Girls’ Softball.