CHEER COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT

In an effort to promote good sportsmanship, the WPYFL Board of Directors has pledged to enforce a Cheer Coaches Code of Conduct that will ensure the physical, mental and emotional well-being of all of its participants and coaches. Our goal is to ensure that all of our participants and coaches will thrive in an environment where respect and camaraderie abound. THIS CODE OF CONDUCT WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!

The WPYFL recognizes the physical and competitive nature of the sport and as such we recognize the need for control of all participants as well as coaches. Therefore, all coaches are responsible to read and accept the Cheer Coaches Code of Conduct. Any coach who is deemed in violation of this code will be referred to the WPYFL Board of Representatives for a resolution.

WITH REGARDS TO MY CHEERLEADERS:
*I believe that my role as a coach is to contribute to the overall success, physical, and athletic growth of my cheerleaders through participation in cheer
*I will endeavor to be a good instructor and a positive role model for my cheerleaders.
*I believe that the score of a game comes second to the safety and welfare of all my cheerleaders.
*I will endeavor to put winning in its proper perspective.
*I am responsible for understanding and competing within the letter and the spirit of the Laws of the Game and will teach my cheerleaders to do the same.
*I will not deliberately incite unsportsmanlike conduct.

WITH REGARD TO OPPOSING TEAMS:
*I believe that the way my team conducts itself can also have an influence, for better or worse, on those we compete against.
*I will endeavor to make my team a positive role model.
*Neither I, nor my cheerleaders and spectators, will display hostile behavior towards opposing players.
*I will emphasize winning without boasting and losing without bitterness.

WITH REGARD TO REFEREES:
*I believe that Referees, just as coaches, players and cheerleaders, are attempting to do their best.
*I will instill in my cheerleaders and spectators a respect for that fact.
*I understand that my attitude can influence my cheerleaders and spectators.
*I will display a controlled and undemonstrative attitude toward Referees at all times.
*Neither I, nor my cheerleaders and spectators, will address a Referee before, during, or after the game in a demeaning fashion.

WITH REGARD TO THE LEAGUE:
*Coaches and staff are to uphold all the rules, codes and regulations set forth by the league.
*All coaches and staff must promote and support mission of the WPYFL at all WPYFL functions, fundraisers, and events.

Any infraction of the codes or other rules will result in a guideline of disciplinary action as listed below in the Discipline Guidelines list:
*I will not smoke and/or use smokeless tobacco on game or practice fields or within the sight of any participants
*I will abstain from possession of alcoholic beverages and or use of any illegal substance at practices and/or games.
*I will not attempt to be verbally abusive, intimidating or threatening to other, flagrantly rude with officials, board members, other coaches, members/guests or volunteers.
*I will not physically assault anyone at all. The term physical assault includes, but it is not limited to hitting, slapping, pushing, spitting, kicking or striking in any way with any part of the body or any physical implement.
*I will be jointly responsible for the conduct and control of team fans and spectators, along with team officials.
*I will not use social media in a way which is detrimental to the WPYFL or it's member organizations

ANYONE DEEMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS CODE OF CONDUCT MAY BE SUBJECT TO SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION FROM THE WPYFL!
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I have read and accept all of the statements written in the Cheer Coaches Code of Conduct and the WPYFL Code of Conduct. I agree to abide by them, understanding that they are my code of conduct for my position as a coach representing my organization in the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League (WPYFL).

If I fail to do so, I may be subject to certain penalties as set forth in the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the WPYFL. I acknowledge that the coaches in WPYFL are held in the highest regard, and the utmost character, integrity, and professionalism is expected of me as a coach.