FAIRPORT POP WARNER

Coach’s CODE OF CONDUCT: All coaches, shall abide by a Code of Conduct, which includes the following provisions. If any of these provisions are violated, Fairport Pop Warner shall have the authority to impose a **Disciplinary action. Coaches shall:

1: Not smoke and/or use smokeless tobacco at any time on the fields or during any Pop Warner function.

2: Not use abusive or profane language at any time.

3: Not criticize players or spirit participants. Any constructive criticism must be handled at an appropriate time or in the presence of team/squad members if others might benefit.

4: Accept decisions of the game officials and judges on the field, and in competitions as being fair and called to the best ability of said officials.

5: Not criticize an opposing team, its players, spirit participants, coaches, or fans by word of mouth
    or by gesture.

6: Emphasize that  athletes strive to be good students, both are physically and
    mentally alert.

7: Strive to make every football and spirit activity serve as a training ground for life, and a basis for
    good mental and physical health.

8: Emphasize that winning is the result of good “teamwork.

9: Together with team officials and or Board of Directors, be jointly responsible for the conduct
     and control of team fans and spectators. Any spectator that becomes a nuisance or is out of
     control will be asked to leave.

10: N10: Not "pile it on", or encourage their team to get a commanding lead or raise the score as high
       as it can. In these instances, every effort shall be made to let all players play and abide by
       the the WNY mercy rules.

11: N11: Not receive any payment, in any form, for services as a coach in Pop Warner Football/Spirit.   
      This  includes any coach, expert, consultant, or choreographer, regardless of his/her roster status.

12: N12: Not permit or encourage “sweating down” tactics in order for a player to make the team weight.

13: Not recommend or distribute any medication, controlled or over the counter, except as
      specifically prescribed by participant’s physician, with written parental permission, and under the   
      guidance of the Pop Warner Safety Director.

114: Not permit an ineligible player or spirit participant to participate in a game or competition.

  15: Not encourage unsportsmanlike conduct.
 
  16: Not possess or drink alcoholic beverages, or possess or use any illegal substance on either the game
        or practice fields or during any other Pop Warner function.

  17: Remove from a game or practice any participant when even slightly in doubt about his/her
         health, whether or not as a result of injury, until competent medical advice is available.
         Consult with the Fairport Pop Warner Safety Director.

  18:  As a Head coach will be responsible for , assistant coach, or teen coach, you’re responsible for
         your team.

  19: Uphold all rules and regulations, National, Regional, WNY, and local regarding Pop Warner  
F      Football, spirit, and Dance.

Coaches Signature_____________________________________Date__________________________

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• Disciplinary action will be as followed: Verbal and/ or written warning, suspension, probation, and /or termination.
• Verbal or written warning from Athletic Director, Cheer Director, or Board Member.
• Suspension, probation, and termination will be decided by a majority vote of the Fairport Pop Warner Board of Directors.

 04/2004