Darien Junior Field Hockey (DJFH) expects the highest standard of conduct by all participants including players, coaches, referees, parents and spectators at all times. This will provide for and promote a safe athletic environment, positive role models and a sense of community spirit.
By adhering to this code, DJFH will demonstrate that good conduct and teamwork can bring out the very best in competitive sports.
Everyone will:
- Respect all players, coaches, referees, parents and spectators.
- Respect the property of others including all fields.
- Refrain from taunting, booing, or making negative comments about any players, coaches, referees, parents and spectators.
- Never argue with the referee′s call.
- Remember that sports for children should be about having fun, sportsmanship and doing your best.
Players will:
- Play for fun and give 100% effort at all practices and games.
- Always respect teammates, opponents, coaches and referees: no taunting, booing, making negative comments about any player(s), coaches, or referees.
- Work hard to improve skills, learn the game and play by the rules.
- Follow coaches' directions and instructions.
- Wear the required equipment at all games and practices, and keep your equipment well maintained.
- Support teammates at all times.
- Shake hands with opponents after the game.
- Keep in mind that at all times you are representing the Town of Darien.
Parents & Spectators will:
- Remember that children participate in athletics to have fun.
- Remember that the game is for the children, not the adults.
- Remember that they are not the coach and refrain from yelling instructions out onto the field.
- Speak to the coach in private with any concerns and never in front of the children or on the field.
- Be a positive role model by respecting all players, coaches, referees, parents and spectators at all times.
- Value skills development, fair competition and good effort. Recognize that the efforts of all children, your own team and opponents, are more important than the outcome of the game.
- Cheer for all children on the team, not just your own child.
- Not encourage any behaviors or tactics that would endanger the health and well-being of anyone.
- Keep in mind that at all times you are representing the Town of Darien.
Coaches will:
- Make skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, fun and learning the game the goals of the team.
- Be a positive role model by respecting all players, coaches, referees, parents and spectators at all times.
- Teach the rules of Field Hockey, and abide by those rules in practices and games.
- Never argue with a referee's call.
- Never lose your temper.
- Be generous in any praise, emphasizing the children's efforts over the outcome of the game.
- Be fair, honest and consistent in coaching philosophies and practices.
- Recognize that children learn differently and adapt coaching style to each child’s needs accordingly.
- Communicate clearly to players and parents about goals for the team and what behavior is appropriate.
- Provide a safe environment for the children to play.
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