DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The Board of Directors for the Jr. Buckhorns have compiled a list of actions that require disciplinary action by a coach, director of football, director of cheerleading and/or the Board of Directors of the Lake Region Youth Association. The board felt it necessary to remind players and parents of the actions that would be deemed inappropriate for members of the Jr. Buckhorn football and cheerleading squads. A list of the possible disciplanary actions are also listed.

• OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE - to an official, coach, cheerleader or player. The player or cheerleader will be removed from the playing field and suspended from play until further notice by the coach. * Parents will be asked to leave the game/practice.
• PHYSICAL CONTACT - Other than normal contact needed for cheerleading or football playing. Punching, kicking, slapping, spitting, pushing or any physical contact endangering another person will NOT be permitted. The player/cheerleader will be suspended from play until further notice by the coach.
  *Parents will be banned from all further games and/or practices.
  
• OFFENSIVE GESTURES AND/OR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR(to an official, coach, player/cheerleader ) The player/cheerleader will be removed from the field of play and suspended from play until further notice by the coach. * Parents will be banned from all further games/practices.
• THROWING OF EQUIPMENT or any attempt to damage equipment by other than normal wear. cheerleader/plater will be removed from the playing field and suspended until further notice by the coach.
• MISSING PRACTICES Or sitting out on a regular basis when attending practices. Player/cheerleader will have their playing time limited.
• INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR DURING A GAME Misbehaving in a huddle or practice, not knowing positions, refusing to take a position on the field, not following instructiond, continually talking or not paying attention while instructions are being given by the coach-(to name a few) Player will be benched for the remainder of the game/practice and will lose playing time. Further action may be deemed necessary if this is a recurring situation.
  
  
• MISSING EQUIPMENT-- When a player is missing a piece of equipment, a plater will be fined for each piece of equipmenr borrowed. If equipment is lost, the player will be expected to replace the lost equipment. Cheerleaders missing a piece of their uniform, will be charged to replace the piece. All items assigned are a part of the uniform and are required for play.
  
  Any player/cheerleadersuspended from play for any reason, will be required to turn in their equipment immediately- until the Board of Directors has reviewed the situation.
  
  Any player/cheerleader ejected from a game by the referee has a MANDATORY one game suspension, per ACC rules. The player/cheerleader must attend all practices and the game they are suspended from, or the suspension will carry to the next game.
  
  
  
  
  GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS
  
  
  1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.
     
     
  2. I will remember that children participate to have fun, and the game is for youth, not adults.
     
     
  3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
     
     
  4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league and follow them to the best of my ability.
     
     
  5. I, and my guests, 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, practice and sporting event.
     
     
  6. I, and my guests, will not engage in any unsportsmanlike conduct toward any players, coaches, officials or spectators, such as booing, taunting, refusing to shake hands or using inappropriate langauge or gestures.
     
     
  7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of the athletes.
     
     
  8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to any hostility or violence.
     
     
  9. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
     
     
  10. I will teach my child that doing one's best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game, or his/her performance.
      
      
  11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
      
      
  12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competiton.
      
      
  13. I will emphasize skill development and practices, and how they will benefit my child over winning.
      
      
  14. I will promote the emotional and physical well being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
      
      
  15. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game or practice field, and will take the time to speak to coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
      
      
  16. I will demand a sports enviornment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events and practices.
      
      
  17. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games or practices unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.