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Code of Conduct & Discipline Procedures

Chico Junior Panthers Football & Cheer is dedicated to promoting football and cheer among the youth of our community, and to providing instruction and understanding related to football and cheer in a safe, positive and fun environment. Our objective is not only to teach area youths the fundamentals and rules of both sports, but to also help each athlete achieve an understanding of how football and cheer develop and promote positive life qualities such as teamwork, discipline, respect, effort, perseverance and physical fitness; qualities which they will practice both on the field and in life. We support our objectives through our commitment to:

AS A PARENT, COACH, or ADMINISTRATOR, I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and
encouragement for my child and/or the athletes in youth sports by following this Code of Conduct and ethics:
(1) I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at
every game, practice, or other youth sports event recognizing that youth and adult participation is a condition
privilege and not a right.
(2) I will insist that my child and/or the athletes play in a safe and healthy environment. I acknowledge being trained
on concussions and head injuries, and I shall strictly following all concussion laws, rules, protocols, and full-contact
practice limitations.
(3) I will require that my childs coaches, or those with whom I am working, be trained in the responsibilities of
being a youth sports coach and that coaches uphold this Code of Conduct, leading by example and being a mature
responsible role model.
(4) I will support coaches and officials working with my child or athlete in order to encourage a positive and
enjoyable experience for all in a sports environment that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain
from their use at all youth sports events.
(5) I will remember that the game is a privilege for youth participants and athletes - not the adults. I further
understand and agree that my child or participant will be ineligible for the first two games of the season if
transferring from one youth program to another, unless approved by SYF commissioner or meets CIF transfer
eligibility rules (i.e. residential move into gaining boundary).
(6) I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child and the athletes recognizing that winning is not the
goal - teaching my child and the athletes the importance of team work and discipline is first and foremost. I will ask
my child and the athletes to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed
or ability and I will refrain from cursing, vulgar language and any other detrimental or unsportsmanlike conduct
understanding that I alone am responsible for my actions.
(7) I will help my child and the athletes enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a
respectful fan, assisting with coaching, providing transportation, or otherwise assisting the team/organization.
(8) I will read the National Standards for Youth Sports, doing what I can to help SYF as well as all youth sports
organizations implement and enforce them.
AS AN ATHLETE AND PARTICIPANT IN SACRAMENTO YOUTH LEAGUE, I understand commitment,
hard work and dedication will be required by me before I can wear the colors of the team. Once I have tried out and
made the team, I have accomplished an achievement for which I can be proud. Being a member of the team means
much more than just learning about and playing football or being a cheerleader. As an athlete, both on and off the
field, I am a representative of SYF and expected to act accordingly at all times.
(1) I understand as an Athlete I am to maintain an academic standard at 2.0 ([email protected] average) during the season or risk
being benched or dismissed from the team/organization. Grade checks may be performed at random.
(2) I understand I am to maintain good citizenship. Fighting, misconduct, vulgar or derogatory language, cursing, or
disrespect can lead to being dismissed from SYF or the team/organization. Any athlete who has an altercation at
school or with law enforcement authorities or is observed displaying conduct (Anytime, Anywhere) below the
acceptable standards of an athlete may face dismissal from the organization/team or SYF.
(3) I understand Athletes are responsible for notifying their coach if they will be absent from a practice or game.
Missing a Practice or game will hurt both my team and may be reason for not playing in games. If I have too many
absences, I may be dismissed from SYF or the team/organization.
(4) I am expected to come to practices and games prepared and ready to give 100%. An athlete may be benched at a
practice or dismissed due to too many absences, not giving 100%, failure to know plays or routines, being out of
condition, and/or not following SYF or team rules.
(5) I will treat their coaches, teammates, officials, and adult authority figures with respect.
(6) I am responsible for the maintenance of my equipment and uniforms. Uniforms must be washed regularly. I will
report all equipment problems to my coach immediately. If I lose my uniform or equipment I am financially
responsible to replace it.
(7) I agree to follow all general and customary rules in accordance with SYF and my team/organization.

ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS MUST SIGN. I/We, have read, understand, agree, and will abide by the above,
certifying I am a legal parent authorized to sign. I/We have voluntarily signed, understanding if I/we violate this
Code of Conduct I/we shall be subject to immediate termination or suspension from SYF or the team/organization.

CJP has adopted a Code of Conduct via the registration process. Additionally, we have adopted the following guidelines for discipline procedures:

Chico Junior Panthers
Discipline Procedures

Offense	Disciplinary Action
Level 1 Violations
Practice/Game Disruptions Defiance Excessive Tardiness Program Violations: Dress Code Excessive Profanity Poor Sportsmanship Unexcused Absences	Corrective Verbal Warning-Single Opportunity for Improvement








Level 2 Violations	Corrective
Disciplinary Referral ISS/OSS (for any reason) 3rd Level 1 Violation Excessive Unexcused Absences Disrespectful Confrontation with Fellow Athlete	Verbal Warning-Multiple Opportunities for Improvement PLUS Suspension and/or Loss of Playing Time Duration Depends on Severity of Infraction (up to Coaches, if appealed can be overruled by Board)





Level 3 Violation	Dismissal
Persistent Misconduct in Athletics Insubordination/Disrespectful Confrontation with Coach or Official	Removal of the athlete or parent from the entire program Length of Time Determined by Head Coach (if appealed, can be overruled by Board) Permanent Suspension will result in a Certified Letter





Appeal Process
Board will not overrule Coaches decision unless there is overwhelming and clear evidence that the decision was not made based on the Discipline Procedures.
Appeals can be made to Roger Cruz, and sent to [email protected]

Additional Rules
There is a 48-Hour Rule
If you are angry about a coaching decision, or any element during a game, DO NOT APPROACH THE COACHES VIA IN PERSON, PHONE OR EMAIL UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER THE END OF THE GAME.
Violation of this rule is a Level 2 Violations
3 STRIKES YOUR OUT
More than three Level 1 offenses will result in a level 2 violation. More than 1 Level 2 violations results in a Level 3 violation.
Must Adhere to the SYF Code of Conduct

Opportunity for improvement with an emphasis on sport-specific physical activity. All punishments must be completed prior to participation in a contest.	Corrective

Practice during the suspension is required, but participation in (all or part) or travel to a competition is prohibited until suspension is completed.	Suspension

Removal of athlete or parent from entire athletic program. The Head Coach will determine the use and length of the dismissal.	Dismissal

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