UALA Code of Conduct
UpdatedTuesday April 12, 2016 byJenny Wilmer.League Code of Conduct
The following Code of Conduct has been adopted by the Upper Arlington Lacrosse
Association Youth League ("U ALA" ) and shall govern play and conduct for all games for the 2016 lacrosse season and all subsequent seasons until these rules are subsequently
amended, restated or otherwise modified in accordance with the governing documents of
UALA.
Players
(i) Each player shall treat opponents with respect as fellow athletes and as
members of the greater lacrosse community.
(ii) Each player is a representative of her team, school, community and UALA,
and accepts the responsibility and privilege of such representation.
(iii) Each player shall live up to and abide by, the high standards of
sportsmanship established by their coaches, UALA, and US Lacrosse.
(iv) Each player must be in the appropriate grade for their team. A player may
not play "up" or "down" from her designated grade level.
(v) Each player must be a current-year member of US Lacrosse.
Parents and other Spectators
(i) Each parent and other spectator is expected to adhere to these Rules to the
extent applicable and to encourage their children to abide by the Rules and
codes of conduct.
(ii) Each parent and other spectator is expected to know and demonstrate
sportsmanship to assist the League in diminishing unsportsmanlike behavior.
(iii) No spectator will use or encourage profane language or participate in or
encourage negative or disruptive behavior.
(iv) Spectators are prohibited from the players’ side of the field and behind the
end line.
(v) Spectators are encouraged not to instruct or “coach” the players during
the game from the sideline.
Honoring the Game All UALA participating, players, coaches, administrators, parents, and spectators should respect the following:
(i) The Rules - the letter and spirit of how the game should be played.
Penalties or sanctions for violating League Rules may be imposed by the
League on players, coaches, teams, parents and/or spectators after a
process of fact gathering and the opportunity to be heard by the person or
entity accused of wrongdoing. Penalties shall be fair and reasonable in
light of the circumstances.
(ii) The Opposition - fierce and friendly without negatively impacting.
(iii) The Officials - respect officials' decisions even when there is a
disagreement with them. The application and interpretation of the game
rules shall be the sole responsibility of the officials. All game decisions
made by officials are considered final.
(iv) Teammates - commitment to teammates on and off the field.
(v) Tradition - love of the game that is bigger than individual participation. It
is a privilege to participate in the game of lacrosse.
(vi) The Game - players, coaches, and fans shall accept both victory and
defeat with dignity, pride and compassion. In case of disputes regarding
games, written protests are to be submitted to the League
Commissioner within 24 hours of the contest. The ruling of the League
Commissioner shall be final.
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