Wheatland Athletic Association
2323 Liberty Street
Aurora, IL 60564
630-978-2855
www.waasports.org

The Purpose of the Wheatland Athletic Association’s Code of Conduct is to protect the children who participate in our programs and to teach the lessons of good sportsmanship.

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At Wheatland Athletic Association, we realize that we have some of the most dedicated and helpful volunteers any organization could hope to have.  We want to continue to support our coaches and positively encourage our players.

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This document was prepared to outline the Association’s expectations from it’s participants, coaches and parents.  When you register your child to participate in the Wheatland Athletic Association programs, you agree to the code of conduct set forth in this document.

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In order to keep participation in WAA sports a rewarding experience for all those involved, failure to abide by the rules and guidelines in this document will be cause for disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:

Ø      Verbal warning by official, head coach, and/or director of the league.

Ø      Written warning.

Ø      Suspension for a minimum of one game, up to one year for parent and child.  All violations will be kept on file by Wheatland Athletic Association.

Ø      Legal action if necessary.

WAA Board Members represent the organization and are considered officials at WAA events and have the right to enforce violations of the code of conduct. 

Disciplinary action will be determined by the Wheatland Athletic Association’s Board of Directors.  All decisions are final. 

Thank you for your participation in WAA programs.  Have a great season!

CODE OF CONDUCT

 Players

Ø      I will learn the rules of the sport and follow them to the best of my ability.

Ø      I will respect my coach, be courteous, listen and perform to the best of my ability.

Ø      I will respect my teammates and treat all other players the way I would like to be treated.

Ø      I will respect my opponents.

Ø      I will respect the officials and let them do their job.

Ø      I will compete fairly and demonstrate good sportsmanship no matter if my team wins or not.

Coaches

Ø      I will be a positive role model for my team by learning and following the rules of the game/league, encouraging sportsmanlike conduct, showing respect, courtesy and positive support of the players, officials, other coaches and spectators at each game and practice.

Ø      I will not engage in or encourage any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct.

Ø      I will remember that children participate in sports to have fun and will work to organize practices that are fun and challenging to my players.

Ø      I will treat each player as an individual and consider the large range of emotional and physical development for the age group.

Ø      I will teach my players to respect the officials.

Ø      I will teach my team that doing one’s best and working as a team are the most important goals of youth sports.

Ø      I will never physically, sexually or verbally abuse any player, coach, official or parent.

Ø      I will never be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while participating in a WAA event.

Ø      I will never use tobacco products at any WAA event.

 Parents

Ø      I will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game and practice.

Ø      I will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or spectator.

Ø      I will teach my child to play by the rules and follow the player’s code of conduct.

Ø      I will teach my child that doing one’s best and working as a team is more important than winning.

Ø      I will inform the coach of any physical limitations that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.

Ø      I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during the games and practices, unless I am the team coach.

Ø      I will demand a sports environment for my child and other children that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and will refrain from their use before and at all sports events.