Lynnfield Youth Sports Program, Inc.

Code of Conduct

Participation in any activity operated by Lynnfield Youth Sports Program, Inc. (“LYSP”) is a privilege that comes with responsibilities for players, parents/guardians, coaches, and spectators, collectively “Guests.”  LYSP has adopted the following Code of Conduct:

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

  1. Guests will maintain sporting conduct in the spirit of friendship and fair play.

 

  1. Guests will respect officials, coaches, LYSP volunteers, event and facility staff, teammates, opponents, and other spectators, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or ability.

 

  1. Guests will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, parent, or other Guest, such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures. LYSP coaches must report any technical fouls or other disciplinary actions administered by third parties against themselves, or any of their players, while participating in LYSP sporting events to the sport specific program Director.

 

  1. Guests who are not one of the official coaches of a LYSP team will refrain from coaching their children, or other players, during games and practices. Coaching by non-official coaches is defined as providing excessive instructional guidance, from the sidelines or stands, beyond what would be considered expected fan behavior.

 

  1. Guests will communicate with each other using clear, respectful language. Coaches will not use negative (non-constructive) criticism when speaking with athletes, nor will they communicate negative criticism about one child to another child.  Players and parents/guardians will communicate with coaches regarding attendance, injuries, or any other topics necessary for coaches to successfully and safely perform their coaching duties.

 

  1. Physical confrontations are strictly prohibited. Guests who engage in fighting or throwing objects, etc. will be promptly ejected from the event.  Any non-participant Guests who attempt to enter the playing surface will also be subject to ejection.

 

  1. The consumption and possession, or being under the influence, of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco and/or vapor products is not permitted at LYSP sanctioned events.

 

  1. Guests will be respectful of the program and the game and will refrain from posting negative comments and posts on social media.

 

  1. Obscene or indecent messages on signs or clothing will not be permitted.

 

  1. Guests will comply with requests from event staff regarding event operations and emergency response procedures.

 

  1. Guests will comply with all health and safety protocols required by LYSP, the facility hosting the event, and any local, state or federal rules, including COVID-19 protocols.