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Code of conduct

Keep it about the kids

LGSC is a youth soccer club, and our first priority is the wellbeing and enjoyment of our players. Here's what we expect from coaches, parents and spectators.

Coaches

Coaches code of conduct

LGSC relies on volunteers to coach our players. We believe a coach's most important job is the overall development, welfare, enjoyment and safety of their players. Soccer is the players' game. Coaches shall:

  1. Reinforce fair play by observing the Laws of the Game and striving for high levels of sporting conduct.
  2. Model grace, dignity and composure, win or lose, and encourage the same in players and parents.
  3. Promote the principle that everyone deserves respect and dignity, and refrain from taunting or any act that demeans, disrespects or threatens anyone.
  4. Promote a positive teaching environment focused on skill development and love of the game.
  5. Support diversity by modeling inclusive behavior and creating opportunities for engagement.
  6. Oppose discrimination based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other form.
  7. Never engage in verbal, physical, emotional or sexual abuse or harassment.
  8. Never engage in derogatory or demeaning behavior or communication.
  9. Model and advocate for a healthy lifestyle, help prevent the use of tobacco, illegal or performance-enhancing drugs and illegal use of alcohol, and guide anyone who needs help to appropriate care.
  10. Adhere to the highest standards and regulations of the institutions they represent.

All coaches must agree to and sign this code of conduct each year at registration. The LGSC Board of Directors may restrict anyone's ability to coach or manage within the club if these values aren't upheld.

Parents & spectators

Parent & spectator code of conduct

Spectators and players are expected to meet the highest standards of conduct at all LGSC events, including practices, games, scrimmages and club gatherings.

  1. Don't speak to referees during or after games. Addressing “bad” calls isn't a spectator's job. Challenging referees may get you removed from the game and banned from future LGSC events.
  2. Don't criticize coaches, players or club officials openly or in any public way, during or after games, practices and events. Wait 24 hours, then share any complaint in writing to LGSC or privately with a board member at board@lg-sc.org.
  3. Stay off the coaching/team side of the field during games unless a coach or referee asks you to help with your child.
  4. No profane or derogatory language, and no abusing, harassing or berating players, coaches, referees, opponents or other spectators.
  5. Let the coaches coach. Please don't instruct players during practices and games.
  6. No smoking at LGSC events and facilities.
  7. No alcohol at LGSC events or facilities.
  8. No illegal substances at LGSC events or facilities.
  9. No firearms or other weapons at LGSC events and facilities.

LGSC may suspend any spectator from club events and facilities for repeated or serious violations. We never want to remove a child from the club, but as a last resort a child may be unable to return if their spectators can't follow club policies.

Questions? Email the board at board@lg-sc.org.