The Suffolk County Police Athletic League has adopted a zero tolerance policy for violence. This includes physical acts of violence, threats of violence or threatening behavior. A violation committed by any participant (player, coach, referee), parent or fan, will result in immediate expulsion for the league and a fine to the organization from which he/she belongs. The following will bring to your attention the type of behavior we hope and expect from our parents. Please read, sign and follow the pledge for a safe and enjoyable season for your child.

 1.       I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and officials at every game or practice.

 2.       I will emphasize skill, development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning.

 3.      I will refrain from coaching my child or others during games and practices unless I am an official coach.

 4.       I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or others.

 5.       I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.

 6.       I will support my organization, our coaches and officials working with my child, to encourage a positive and very enjoyable experience for everyone.

 7.       I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all Suffolk County P.A.L. sporting events.

 8.       I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, officials and fans with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.

 9.       I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will not question, discuss or confront coaches at the game field. I will speak with coaches at an agreed time and place.

 10.    I will not engage in any unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent, such as booing and taunting, refusing to shake hands, or using profane language or gestures.

 11.    I will help my child enjoy this experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, becoming an assistant coach, provide transportation, anything you can do that’s Positive.

 12.    Let the coaches’ coach – let the officials officiate and above anything else; LET THE CHILDREN PLAY.

 13.    I will be responsible for the conduct of all guests that I bring to my child’s game.

 14.    I will remember that this is just a game. Let your child dream his own dreams, let your child PLAY and have fun.

 Thank you for your cooperation and have a great season.

 PLAYER’S CODE OF ETHICS

I will do my best in school.

I will encourage good sportsmanship from my fellow participants at every game and practice by demonstrating good sportsmanship.