Peninsula Pop Warner Officials, Coaches of Athletic Teams and Cheer Squads Believe That

ZERO TOLERENCE CODE OF CONDUCT

The SANTA CLARA LIONS FOOTBALL CLUB’S coaches and cheer staffs believe that the young athletics certified to their rosters should conduct themselves as responsible representatives of Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading. In order to assure the conduct of all participants and coaches the Santa Clara Lions administration will enforce a “Code of Conduct”. Furthermore, members of our teams or squads who fail to abide by the “Code of Conduct” are subject to disciplinary action and or removal. Members of the Santa Clara Lions teams and squads must always serve as examples of high moral character and must demonstrate appropriate academic commitment, which is expected for all participants. As recognized representatives of the Santa Clara Lions Football Club, Players, Cheerleaders, Coaches and Administrators are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior during all activities.

The Santa Clara Lions Football Club has as its primary goal the development of athletics and academics of all participants. Therefore, each coach and administrator has the obligation to encourage athletes to perform within reasonable academics standards as well as high standards of athletic sportsmanship.

Lions Football has a developed a minimum standard of conduct for all Parents and Participants to follow. Lions Football will proceed with the maximum available penalties for any violation of the “Zero Tolerance Code of Conduct”.

Craig Connelly

President, Santa Clara Lions Football Club

ATHLETE’S CODEPARENT’S CODE

I WILL:I WILL:

emphasis the ideals of sportsmanshipsupport my child’s team/squad and teach the

ethical conduct and fair play.Value of commitment to the team/squad –

emphasis the ideals of sportsmanship, ethical

show courtesy to my opponents and officials.conduct and fair play.

recognize athletic contests are serioushelp my child and Lions Football make athletic

educational endeavors.contest a positive educational experience.

give complete allegiance to my coach whoshow courtesy to opponents and officials.

are the instructional authority for my team/squad.

direct constructive criticism of my child’s athletic

Discourage fans, fellow players and parents fromprogram to the athletic director or association undercutting my coach’s authority. official and work toward a positive result for all.

I WILL NOT:I WILL NOT:

use profanity or talk trash before, during, or aftercriticize officials, direct abusive or profane

any game. language towards, subvert their authority.

use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.Undermine in words or deeds, the authority of the coach or the Lions Football administration.

Criticize my teammatesintrude onto the field, stand on the sidelines, or

yell from the bleachers to the coaches, referees

act in any way that may incite spectatorsor administration.

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