Code of Conduct
“The purpose of the Crown Point Youth Soccer (CPYS) is to promote, develop and regulate the game of soccer on the youth level in the Greater Crown Point, Indiana area. The primary goals of CPYS are to develop team and individual soccer skills and that the participants will be able to carry them throughout their middle and high school years. We hope to achieve our primary goal by developing strong players through participation in a fun, educational environment that encourages fair play and that builds positive character.”
On the following pages you will find CPYS Code of Conduct for all coaches, players and fans. This code of conduct will be signed by all parents / guardians, and coaches. Players may be required to sign this as needed throughout the season. The acknowledgement sheet shall be returned to the CPYS Board before the start of the season. Any coach, player, or parent that does not sign will not be allowed to play, or attend, any CPYS event.
If a coach, player or fan is found to be in violation of CPYS code of conduct they will be subject to the disciplinary actions outlined herein. Once disciplinary consequences have been assigned, they cannot be overturned; except by a majority vote of the Code of Conduct Committee.
We would like to say thank you to all the coaches, parents, players and fans that make CPYS possible, and look forward to having another successful season. We look forward to helping you and your player advance in soccer and develop a true love of the game in a safe and fun environment. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]
Best Regards,
CPYS Board of Directors
Code of Conduct
PLAYERS:
Demonstrate good sportsmanship by example on and off the field of play.
Play by the laws of the game.
View sports as a privileged opportunity to learn and have fun.
Remain respectful toward other players, coaches, referees, and spectators. (Name calling, bullying, foul language and physical violence will not be tolerated)
Never argue or complain about referees' calls or decisions.
Refrain from arguments with referees, coaches, parents and other players from either team.
Be respectful of the CPYS Board, the Representatives of our competitors, and the NWISL Board as a whole.
Speak to referees in a respectful way at all times.
Maintain an even temperament and resist retaliation.
Make every effort to be at ALL practices and games on time.
Focus on coaches, trainers and referee instruction, both in games and at practice. This includes leaving electronic devices (cell phones, iPod’s, headphones, etc.) off the field during play and instructional time.
Concentrate on playing hard for both their team and themselves.
Focus on doing their best in school.
Not partake in drug, alcohol, or tobacco use.
Not engage in any form of cyber bullying. This includes but is not limited to: Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok or any other platform that may cause harm.
Not engage in any type of social media challenge which calls for dangerous, illegal, harmful or hurtful behavior; towards themselves, others, or their community.
COACHES:
Encourage good sportsmanship by example; the game is for the children, not for adults.
Learn the rules of soccer.
Maintain the safety and well-being of their players, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development at any age.
Explain to parents what is expected of them and their children.
Make sure parents and players are following current NWISL Seating guidelines at all fields, both home and away. An up-to-date diagram will be provided for all teams each season.
Provide a positive, enjoyable atmosphere for the players and parents.
Refrain from arguments (both verbal and physical) with referees, coaches, parents and players from either team.
Be respectful of the CPYS Board, the Representatives of our competitors, and the NWISL Board as a whole.
Speak to referees in a respectful way at all times.
Refrain from making negative comments about other coaches, players, and referees.
Coach from inside the coaches’ box if one is provided at the field on which the game is played, both home and away.
Encourage parents to support the team with their presence as much as possible.
Provide necessary guidance and equipment at games and practices.
Discipline players in a FAIR and CONSISTENT manner.
Be prepared to deal with injuries in a timely manner by reviewing first aid principles.
Maintain a consistent practice schedule that is fun and challenging for the players.
Must be present for all scheduled games and practices. (If a head coach cannot be present an assistant may take their place.)
Ensure that all players play a minimum of half a game.
Not partake in drug, alcohol or tobacco use at any CPYS event.
Not engage in any form of cyber bullying. This includes but is not limited to: Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok or any other platform that may cause harm while associated with CPYS.
Not engage in any type of social media challenge which calls for dangerous, illegal, harmful or hurtful behavior; towards themselves, others, or their community while at a CPYS function.
PARENTS / GUARDIANS:
Encourage good sportsmanship and self-discipline by demonstrating positive behavior for ALL players on both teams.
Make athletic participation for their child and others a positive, fun experience.
Give encouragement and show interest in their child's teams.
Help their child work toward good sportsmanship in every game.
Attempt to relieve the pressure of competition and place the Emotional and Physical well-being of players ahead of a desire to win.
Be respectful toward coaches, referees, and other parents at all CPYS functions.
Be respectful of the CPYS Board, the Representatives of our competitors, and the NWISL Board as a whole.
Alert coaches of any players’ health conditions.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sports activities.
Refrain from coaching and refereeing from the sidelines.
Make every effort to drop off and pick up players at designated practice times.
Not partake in drug, alcohol or tobacco use at any CPYS event.
Not engage in any form of cyber bullying toward any player, fan, coach, referee, or board member associated with any club in the NWISL. This includes but is not limited to: Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok or any other platform that may cause harm while associated with CPYS.
Not engage in any type of social media challenge which calls for dangerous, illegal, harmful or hurtful behavior; towards themselves, others, or their community while at a CPYS function.
PARENTS BEHAVIOR AT GAMES:
PARENTS WILL:
Sit on the parent half of your teams’ sideline at all games, both home and away.
Sit at a respectful distance from the field (5 feet back from sidelines and 3 feet off the center line) Both at home and away.
Not sit behind the goals at any point in time, for any reason.
Will not cross into CPYS TEAM / COACHES Section for any reason during a game. There are NO Parents / Fans allowed in the team area once warm ups begin. There should be NO interaction between CPYS fans to coaches or players during warm ups, or during the match (outside of normal cheering for the team). Fans that do not comply will be immediately ejected to the parking lot by their coach for the remainder of the game.
Not bring pets of any kind; this includes, but is not limited to, dogs, cats, reptiles, rodents, etc. They are a distraction to the players and an insurance liability for CPYS. This is for both home and away games.
Refrain from any NEGATIVE interaction with the opposing team (this includes verbal and physical interactions). This includes but is not limited to PLAYERS, FANS, COACHES, TRAINERS, and BOARD MEMBERS.
Refrain from ANY interaction with the REFEREES. They are there to do a job. Interaction with you distracts them from that job and makes them ineffective.
Refrain from ANY interaction with another club’s board members. This includes, but is not limited to TRAVEL REPS, COORDINATORS, and TRAINERS.
Address any problems or concerns they have with an OPPOSING TEAM, A REFFEREE, OR ANY INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED AT A GAME with their own coach, away from the field of play, away from the players, and in a rational manner. You may also email [email protected] and one of the coordinators (or travel reps) will reach out to you.
NOT cross the field of play for ANY non-emergency reason at any time. This includes but is not limited to BEFORE GAME WARM UP, DURING THE GAME, HALF-TIME, and AFTER THE GAME HAS ENDED.
Ensure that any fan associated with their player knows, understands and complies with the Code of Conduct for CPYS at all times.
NOT ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ALTERCATIONS WITH ANYONE AT ANY CPYS FUNCTION.
Understand that a violation of any of the above rules may result in an immediate suspension of their player for a minimum of 1 game.
All participants of CPYS shall abide by the club's Code of Ethics at all times. Inappropriate behavior that violates this Code of Ethics shall result in immediate disciplinary consequences.
Disciplinary Actions
Any player behavior resulting in disciplinary consequence will be assigned to the appropriate player(s).
Any parent or fan behavior resulting in disciplinary consequence will be assigned to the corresponding player.
It will be the responsibility of the coach to notify the appropriate Coordinator of the player responsible.
If the coach refuses to turn the player / parent’s name over to the Coordinator, the entire team will be pulled from play until the situation is resolved.
Any coach behavior resulting in disciplinary consequence will be assigned to the appropriate coach(es).
Any player, fan or coach that receives 3 offenses in one season are subject to immediate termination for a 4rd offense in the next season.
However, if no infraction occurs in the season immediately following the suspension, disciplinary action will revert to step 2.
If no infraction occurs for 2 seasons, disciplinary action will revert to step one.
Any request to overturn a disciplinary action must be made via email to the CPYS Registrar. The request will be made at the following CPYSC board meeting and be voted on by the Code of Conduct Committee. The CPYS Code of Conduct Committee will have up to 60 days to issue a reply for any overturn requests.
Disciplinary Consequences
Any infraction made against the CPYSC code of conduct may result in one or more of the following disciplinary consequences. These consequences may be implemented in any order deemed appropriate by the Code of Conduct Committee.
Coach, player or fan will be immediately removed from the field and issued a verbal warning by the appropriate coordinator. They will also be required to have a code of conduct review with the coordinator to go over appropriate behavior at CPYS functions. This action does not need to be voted on by the Code of Conduct Committee. Parents may email to have this action reviewed by the committee.
Player or coach will be suspended for (1) game after offense occurs. This may be carried out immediately by the corresponding Coordinator. This action does not need to be voted on by the Code of Conduct Committee. Parents may email to have this action reviewed by the committee.
Player or coach will be suspended for the remainder of the season. This will take place immediately following a Code of Conduct Committee vote. However, the player, or coach will not be allowed to take the field for a game until the committee has voted on the offense. This vote must be completed within 10 days of the incident, and an answer sent to the offending individual.
For fan infraction, this will take effect on the player immediately.
For Travel teams, this will take the place of any consequence assigned by NWISL.
Player or coach will be banned from CPYS. This will take place immediately following a Code of Conduct Committee vote. However, the player, or coach will not be allowed to take the field for a game until the committee has voted on the offense. This vote must be completed within 10 days of the incident, and an answer sent to the offending individual.
For fan offense, this will take effect on the player immediately.
For Travel teams, this will take the place of any consequence assigned by NWISL.