PARENT/ SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT

As a parent or spectator, I will:

1. Support the coaches, players, and/or cheerleaders and help teach the value of commitment to the team, sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and fair play.
2. Support my child's team and help my child and MJFL make athletic contests a positive educational experience.
3. Direct constructive criticism of my child's program to the head coach and/or association officials at an appropriate time. I will work toward a positive result for all concerned.
4. Accept decisions of the game officials (including coaches) on the field as being fair and called to the best ability of said officials. The officials are in charge of all games; their decisions are final.
5. Exhibit exemplary sportsmanship at all times.
6. Emphasize that good athletes strive to be good students that are physically and mentally alert. 
7. Strive to make every football/cheerleading activity serve as a training ground for life, and a basis for good mental and physical health by being present to support the children.
8. Abstain from being under the influence of or in possession of and/or drinking alcoholic beverages and the possession or use of any illegal substance on both the game and practice fields.
9. Abstain from smoking at all MJFL events, both home and away. The use of electronic cigarettes is also prohibited while at MJFL events.
10. Stay behind the designated spectator lines during games.

As a parent or spectator, I will not:

1. Interfere/interrupt the coaching staff during games or practices.
2. Criticize officials or coaches, direct abuse or profane language toward them, or otherwise subvert their authority.
3. Criticize an opposing team, its players, coaches, or spectators by word of mouth by gesture, or by deliberately inciting unsportsmanlike behavior.
4. Undermine, in work or deed, the authority of the coach or MJFL.
   
   

Consequences of Behavior:

At any Martinsville Junior Football League event, practice, or competition (Home or Away), any adult who verbally abuses, attempts to intimidate, is flagrantly rude to, or does not control their language or actions with a player, official, coach, spectator, or MJFL board member will be asked to leave the event. If the spectator fails to leave upon request, law enforcement authorities may be called to remove the spectator.

1. Any adult that commits a second similar offense will be banned from MJFL events or the remainder of the season.
2. Any adult who physically assaults an official, coach, player, or MJFL board member will be permanently banned from MJFL.
3. The term physical assault includes, but is not limited to: hitting, slapping, pushing, spitting, kicking, or striking in any way with any part of the body or any physical implement.