Code of Conduct | VA Revolution Soccer Club
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    CODE OF CONDUCT

    Players

    As a VRSC player, I agree to abide by the following guidelines and understand that violations are subject to being removed from the team.

    Respect for the Game, Club & Community

    • I will do my best, work hard and have a positive attitude.
    • I will learn the laws of the game and play with honor and dignity.
    • I will help my parents and family understand the laws of the game, so they can watch and enjoy the game better.
    • I will not get into arguments with opposing teams, players, parents or coaches.
    • I will be properly equipped and on time for practices and games.
    • I understand that I represent the Club in matches and tournaments and will not act in any way that is detrimental to my team or the Club.

     Respect for my Team

    • I will be a good teammate and will treat others as I would like to be treated.
    • I will be gracious and humble in both victory and defeat.
    • I will make every effort to attend all practices, events and games.
    • I will update my availability promptly and accurately.
    • I will not engage in, nor encourage, any behaviors or practices that would endanger the physical, emotional or mental well-being of any player.
    • I will not use abusive, offensive or vulgar language.
    • I understand the time, energy and effort put forth by my coaches and will respect and support them

    Respect for the Referees

    • I will not criticize referees or dispute their calls, and I understand there is zero tolerance for those who do.

    Parents

    As a VRSC parent/spectator, I understand my behavior is equally as important as that of my player. I agree to set a good example and to abide by the following guidelines. I understand that my violations are subject to my player being removed from the team.

    Respect for the Club & Our Community

    • I will foster a soccer environment that is free of abusive, offensive and vulgar language.
    • I will cheer at games within the spirit of fair play and do my best to cheer the effort regardless of the outcome.
    • I will learn the laws of the game and support the policies of the Club.
    • I will not get into arguments with opposing teams, players, parents or coaches.
    • I will not act in any way that is detrimental to the team or the Club.

     Respect for the Team

    • If I don’t have something positive to say, I will say nothing at all.
    • I will treat players in the manner in which I want my child to be treated.
    • I will place the well-being of my child before my own personal desire to win.
    • I will strive to make soccer fun for my child.
    • I will teach my child to be gracious and humble in both victory and defeat.
    • I will make every effort to get my player to all practices, events and games.
    • I will make sure his/her availability is updated promptly and accurately.
    • I will encourage my child to do his/her best, work hard, have a positive attitude and abide by the Player Code of Conduct.
    • I will not engage in, nor encourage, any behaviors or practices that would endanger the physical, emotional or mental well-being of any player.
    • I recognize the time, energy and effort put forth by our coaches and will demonstrate consistent, positive support for them.
    • I will not coach from the sidelines and will leave the coaching to the coaches.
    • I will observe a 24-hour cooling-off period after any game or practice before I address any matter with my child’s coach and follow the Club’s resolution procedures.

    Respect for the Referees

    • I recognize the challenges faced by referees, particularly teenage referees, and will demonstrate positive support, allow them to officiate the game, and respect their decisions without dissent.
    • I will not enter the field of play for any reason, nor will I criticize game officials or dispute any of their calls, and I understand that there is zero tolerance for those who do.