Code of Conduct Form

Central Lakes Thunder Basketball Amateur Athletic Parent/Player Code of Conduct

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The purpose of this document is to ensure that both Players and Parents/Guardians of participants involved in the Central Lakes Thunder basketball program (herein referred to as team) are made aware of and have agreed to the team’s Code of Conduct. Each player and parent/guardian is expected to sign, acknowledge and abide by the team’s Code of Conduct. The team seeks to build a strong positive culture of good sportsmanship and exemplary behavior. This Code applies to coaches, team managers, players, parents, and even family/friends of the team and its players. Because this is such an important aspect to the culture of the team, we want to clearly specify the expectations and ensure everyone is fully informed so they can be held accountable for their behavior.

Failure to observe the Code of Conduct could result in forfeiture of a player’s tournament participation and/or continued team participation. Players who violate the code of conduct will be benched. Family members who violate the Code of Conduct may be asked to leave a game and/or the gym premises. A player may be asked to leave the team entirely for repeated violations of the Code, and if so, there will be no refunds of the player participation fees.

I, the undersigned, hereby pledge to the following: (Players)
I will demonstrate good sportsmanship and respect toward my teammates, coaches, competitors, and officials at every game and practice
I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my team and others ahead of my personal desire to win or the need to excel individually.
I understand that play time is not equal and will be based on what is best for the team and out-come of the game. I will support all players on my team, regardless of my amount of play time.
I will honor the game of basketball and be a good role model and an ambassador for the team on and off the court.

I, the undersigned, hereby pledge to the following: (Parents)
I will support the coaches and team managers working with Central Lakes Thunder basketball team in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable basketball experience for all.
I will always behave respectfully toward my daughter’s/son’s teammates, other players, coaches, fans, and the officials, despite what they may do or how they themselves might behave. I will also reinforce this perspective with my daughter/son and will be a role model of the desired behavior for my child.
I will do my very best to make the sport of basketball fun for my child and their teammates and help them balance winning and personal achievement with teamwork and learning basketball skills and life lessons.
I will realize that playtime is not equal and will be based on what is best for the team and outcome of the game.
I will communicate directly with coaches or team manager with any problems, questions, concerns, or improvement ideas involving my child or the team in general.
I will strictly adhere to the 24 hour waiting period after a game before approaching a coach/manager regarding an issue that may have occurred during a game.
I will be responsible for picking up and dropping off my child to practices or games on time.
If my daughter/son is late or unable to attend practices or games, I will contact the team manager and inform them accordingly.