Team Rules
1. PLAYERS WILL BE AT ALL MATCHES, EITHER PLAYING, OR IF INJURED, ON THE BENCH LEARNING AND SUPPORTING THE TEAM.   ANY MATCH MISSED MUST BE APPROVED BY ONE OF THE COACHES (APPROVAL SHOULD BE OBTAINED BEFORE THE MATCH).   IF A PLAYER MISSES A MATCH WITHOUT COACH APPROVAL, SHE WILL BE DISMISSED FROM THE TEAM.

ACCEPTABLE REASONS FOR NOT BEING AT MATCHES/PRACTICES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

a.     Student or family illness that results in student remaining at home.

b.     Death of family member, or close friend.

c.     Court

d.     Religious Holiday -  Students shall be excused on special or recognized religious holidays regularly observed by that particular faith.  Prior approval is required.

e.     School Sponsored Activities

f.     Written requests for authorized absences such as job interviews, vacations, college visitation, educational travel or business trip by parent must be submitted to the coach for approval in advance.

 
2. PLAYERS WILL BE AT ALL PRACTICES, EITHER PRACTICING, OR IF INJURED, ON THE BENCH LEARNING AND SUPPORTING THE TEAM.   ANY PRACTICE MISSED MUST BE APPROVED BY ONE OF THE COACHES (APPROVAL SHOULD BE OBTAINED BEFORE THE PRACTICE).   ACCEPTABLE REASONS FOR ABSENCES ARE THE SAME AS MATCHES ABOVE (1a-f).

1ST UNAPPROVED PRACTICE ABSENCE, PLAYER WILL BE BENCHED HALF OF NEXT MATCH,

2ND UNAPPROVED PRACTICE ABSENCE, PLAYER WILL BE BENCHED ALL OF THE NEXT MATCH,

3RD UNAPPROVED PRACTICE ABSENCE, PLAYER WILL BE REMOVED FROM TEAM.

 
3. IF A PLAYER IS UNABLE TO PRACTICE/PLAY DUE TO INJURY, SCHOOL TRAINER OR DOCTOR NOTE REQUIRED TO MISS, AND TO START PRACTICING/PLAYING AGAIN.   COACHES ARE NOT TRAINED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.   THEY MUST RELY ON THE DOCTORS/TRAINERS TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF THE PLAYERS.   IF INJURED, PLAYERS WILL COME TO PRACTICE TO OBSERVE

 
4. PLAYERS LATE FOR PRACTICE WILL DO EXTRA RUNNING, OR LUNGES, AT THE COACHES DISCRETION.

 
5. DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR TOWARDS TEAMMATES/OPPONENTS/ COACHES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED, PUNISHMENT WILL BE AT COACHES DISCRETION.

 
6. AFTER SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT. PLAYERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT THEIR TEAMMATES THROUGH THE COMMITMENT OF TIME AND ENERGY TO PRACTICES AND MATCHES.   YOU ARE EXPECTED TO RESCHEDULE YOUR EMPLOYMENT TIMES AROUND PRACTICE AND GAMES.   OFFICIAL PRACTICE STARTS XXXXX.    AFTER THAT, EMPLOYMENT WILL NOT BE AN EXCUSED ABSENCE AND THE THREE-STRIKE RULE WILL COME IN TO PLAY FOR MISSING PRACTICES.    MISS ONE MATCH DUE TO WORK, OFF THE TEAM.

 
7. NO PARENTS ALLOWED ON THE FIELD DURING PRACTICE, OR ON THE SIDELINES DURING GAMES WITHOUT FIRST CLEARING IT WITH A COACH.   

 
8.

FAN/PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT  (Taken from TSSAA Sportsmanship and Behavior guidelines - violators are subject to eviction from the site.)

 

  1.  Spectators are an important part of the match.   Our players want and need your positive support.  Spectators shall at all times conform to accepted standards of good sportsmanship and behavior.

  2. Wholesome cheering for your team is encouraged.   PLEASE REFRAIN FROM OFFERING OUR PLAYERS ADVICE/CRITICISM DURING A MATCH.   THE COACHES WILL PROVIDE GUIDANCE DURING A MATCH.  

  3. Taunting, abusive language, inflammatory remarks, and disrespectful signs and behavior are not acceptable. 

  4. Spectators shall at all times respect officials, coaches and players, and extend all courtesies to them.

 
9. YOUR COACHES ARE THE FINAL WORD ON ADMINISTRATION, INTERPRETATION, AND ALLOCATION OF ALL RULES.   THEIR CHARGE IS TO CONSIDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO APPLY A FAIR AND EVENHANDED ACTION BASED UPON:   A) THE RULES,   B) THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE PARTICULAR INCIDENT, AND   C) WHAT THEY CONSIDER BEST FOR THE TEAM, THE SCHOOL, AND THE INDIVIDUAL PLAYER.