SHALLOWATER YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Players Code of Conduct

Please acknowledge your understanding and willingness to abide by the Code of Conduct by reading then signing this form.

I hereby pledge to have a positive attitude and to be responsible for my participation in Little Dribblers’ Basketball by following this Code of Conduct:

1. I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and practice.

2. I will attend every practice and game that is reasonably possible and notify my coach if I cannot.

3. I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches. I will treat my coaches with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or abilities and will expect to be treated accordingly.

4. I will never use obscene language or gestures.

5. I will never be physically or verbally intimidating, abuse or assault the other players.

6. I deserve to play in an alcohol, tobacco, and drug free environment and I will conduct myself in a way that all of my teammates will have this opportunity as well.

7. I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some way because it is important to me.

8. I will do my best in school. I understand that my grades may be checked to determine eligibility.

9. I will remember that sports are an opportunity to learn and have fun.

10. I agree that as a member of a SYBL team, I will respect other people’s property, authority, and laws governing my actions.

I understand and am willing to comply with the Code of Conduct set forth above. I understand that failure to do so will result in reprimands by my coach, or the Board of Directors. Reprimands may include, but are not restricted to: verbal reprimand, suspension from play, and expulsion from current and future SYBL activities.

I have read and fully understand the Code of Conduct and agree to abide by all the provisions set forth above.

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Player Signature

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Parent Signature

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