INDIANA FUTSAL ACADEMIES
CODE OF CONDUCT
PLAYERS, COACHES AND PARENTS
This Code of Conduct is a written contract between the parents, players and coaches to abide by the rules and regulations of the game, as well as, maintain a cooperative attitude and to uphold the ideals of fair play and sportmanship. I will:
*Encourage fair play.
*Cheer in a positive manner for all players/peers, regardless of which team they represent.
*Not criticize the performance of any player, teammate, opponent, coach or official.
*Not criticize any opponent's players, teammates, spectators or coaches.
*Not embarrass my own player, team or teammate by my behavior.
*Allow the coaches to do the coaching and coaches will conduct themselves in a model way.
*Show respect for the game officials by not criticizing them or undermining their authority in the eyes of any player or spectator.
*Display good sportsmanship as a positive example for my player, teammate, son or daughter.
*I further understand that I not only represent myself, but also my players, the team, our club, and our community and the game of soccer/futsal and will conduct myself accordingly.
*Indiana Futsal Academies will not tolerate conduct, which is detrimental to the sport, the participant or the community. Such conduct includes: vulgarity by coaches, player or parents; harrassment or belittling of officials, coaches or players; physical violence or the threat of physical violence towards anyone before, during or after a match; verbal abuse directed toward anyone before, during and after a match or the taunting of opposing players, coaches and parents.
*I understand that my behavior on the fields and at hotels, motels, restaurants and airports should be such that it does not discredit, dishonor or create a negative impression of the United States Youth Futsal, Indiana Futsal Academies or the Fort Wayne Community.
*I understand that discussion and/or recruitment of any player for another club is a strict violation and is subject to direct suspension and/or expulsion from any and all Indiana Futsal Academies events.
*I understand that the Coach, the other parents/guardians of the team and the Indiana Futsal Academies will hold me accountable for my actions and behaviors.
*I understand that violations of the Code of Conduct listed above may be brought before the Indiana Futsal Academies Disciplinary Board of Review. This review could result in sanctions. Depending on the violation, this may include: suspension, ban and/or expulsion or another form of discipline against players, parents or coaches. All decisions and sanctions imposed by the Board of Review will be final.