Team Rules/Discipline
FPYC Lacrosse strive to have a positive supportive, encouraging, safe, and fun environment for our coaches, players, and their families.
We ask all PLAYERS to pledge to:
- Adhere to USA Lacrosse governing rules and regulations, policies and procedures, well as by – laws and decisions determined by the NYVLL, and live the philosophy of “Fun Lacrosse for Kids”.
- Demand a drug and alcohol – free sports environment for my team and abide by the Club’s policies.
- Treat players, coaches, officials, parents and other fans, regardless of race, sex or creed, with respect relative to the use of abusive language, actions and gestures.
- Arrive at practice ready to participate at the specified time.
- Recognize the value and importance of TEAMWORK.
- Develop an understanding of basic teamwork through participation in a variety of activities and adapted game situations.
- Treat officials and opponents as honest in their intentions.
- Accept officials’ decisions without becoming angry.
- Understand that winning is desirable but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of thengame.
- Understand that in lacrosse, as in life, you should treat others as you would have others treat you.
- HAVE FUN!
We ask all PARENTS/GUARDIANS to pledge to:
- Adhere to USA Lacrosse governing rules, regulations, policies and procedures, as well as the by-laws and decisions determined by NYVLL, and live the FPYC Philosophy of “Fun Lacrosse for Kids”.
- Demand a drug and alcohol- free sports environment for my child and agree to assist by refraining from drug and alcohol use at events.
- Recognize that instructors are recruited on a volunteer basis.
- Support my child and his/her teammates, provide encouragement, and show interest in my child’s team.
- Leave the coaching to the coaches and not coach from the stands.
- Remember that lacrosse is for those who play it, and everyone else should be a supportive spectator.
- Believe that lacrosse is a GAME to be played for fun.
- Accept that the policies of USA Lacrosse and the Board of Directors of the club should be regarded as mutual agreements in spirit and letter.
- Treat players, coaches, officials, club volunteers, parents and fans, regardless of race, sex, or creed, with the respect relative to the use of abusive language, actions, and gestures.
- Treat officials and opponents as honest in their intentions.
- Accept officials’ decisions.
- Understand that winning is desirable but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the game.
- Understand that in lacrosse, as in life, you should treat others as you would have others treat you.
We ask all COACHES to pledge to:
- Adhere to USA Lacrosse governing rules, regulations, policies and procedures, as well as the by-laws and decisions determined by the NYVLL.
- Support my team, provide encouragement, and show interest in my teams overall
development. - Remember that I serve as a role model for my team and that my attitudes are often
exhibited on the ice by my players. - Believe that lacrosse is a GAME to be played for fun.
- Accept that the policies of USA Lacrosse and the Board of Directors of the club should
be regarded as mutual agreements in spirit and letter. - Treat players, other coaches, officials, club volunteers, parents and fans, regardless of
race, sex, or creed, with the respect relative to the use of abusive language, actions, and
gestures. - Treat officials and opponents as honest in their intentions.
- Accept officials’ decisions without becoming angry.
- Understand that winning is desirable but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the
game. - Understand that in lacrosse, as in life, you should treat others as you would have others
treat you or your players.