• I will put the emotional and physical well-being of youth participants ahead of a personal desire to win.
• I will respect players, coaches, officials, spectators, and families at all times.
• I will respect the decisions of officials and coaches.
• I will not engage in any violence, verbal threats, or use any profanity.
• I will not yell advice to my child during a game.
• I will model good sportsmanship for all youth participants.
• I will not belittle or ridicule anyone involved in a youth sporting event – in public, private, in person or online.
• I will do my part to keep sports fun and positive for every youth participant.

Athlete Code of Conduct

• I will show good sportsmanship to players, coaches, officials, opponents, and parents at every game and practice.
• I will learn the value of commitment by participating in as many practices and games as I can.
• I will encourage my teammates and praise good efforts.
• I will be honest, fair, and respectful to others at all times.
• I will aim to learn all I can from sports.
• I will arrive at practices on time and be ready to dedicate my attention to the coaches.

Coaches Code of Conduct

• I will coach with the goal of creating a positive learning experience for athletes. Winning games is secondary to building a positive youth sports experience for my players, parents of my players, and opposing teams.
• I will follow all safety protocols of the league.
• I will under no circumstances engage in an argument with a referee or official. Any discussions or conversations with referees or officials will be in a respectful tome.
• I will treat opposing coaches and athletes with respect.
• I will report any violations of the code of conduct by the parents, athletes, or other coaches to the league Board of Directors.

The WVSA / SCYSA Code of Conduct is in place to promote a fun and safe environment. I understand that players are involved in sports for their enjoyment. I will encourage my child and any other players to play by the rules and to value sportsmanship. I will not yell at coaches, officials, parents, players, or anyone else at events, practices, or games. I understand that the organization is run by volunteers, and I will respect their efforts to teach the players. I also commit to report any violations of the Code of Conduct to the board immediately.

I understand that any violation of the WVSA / SCYSA Code of Conduct could result in removal from an event and/or suspension from all activities. The WVSA / SCYSA reserves the right to make the final decision on any penalty/suspension, this decision would predominate any decision of the individual club.