The
goal of the Hammonton Youth Soccer Association (HYSA)
Recreational League is to provide a fun recreational
soccer environment for children in grades 1 thru 8. We seek
to develop soccer players… not only in terms of their
soccer skills, but also in terms of their self-esteem and
self-confidence. Players should learn to be competitive and
try hard, and also learn to win and lose with good sportsmanship.
Spectators
are invited to attend games in order to help promote the goals
of the Recreational League and the development of its players.
In order to ensure that the League’s goals are met,
we have established this Code of Conduct for all parents and
spectators:
Location
of Spectators: At all games spectators are to stand
back at least 3 feet from the sideline. This will give the
players room to play the sidelines and make throw-ins, and
also allow everyone to see. No one (spectators or coaches)
may stand behind either goal line or along the sideline next
to the penalty area. Spectators should remain on the opposite
side of the field from the coaches and players, and should
never enter the field of play unless asked.
Spectators
May Not Coach: Spectators may not provide direction
or instructions to any player… this is the job of the
coach and assistant coach. This includes providing direction
to your own child. Positive cheering and encouragement is
fine.
Spectators
Must Not Criticize: Spectators may not criticize
any players or coaches, either on their team or the other
team, or the referees. Only positive comments are permitted.
If a parent has an issue with their child’s coach, the
issue should be brought to the attention of an HYSA Board
Member in a setting away from the field in a private manner.
Similarly, if they have an issue with a referee, they can
provide feedback to the coach after the game. Team coaches
have methods to provide feedback to the League concerning
referee issues.
How
Parents Can Help: Please help your coach by arriving
on time with your child dressed in uniform, with shin guards
and appropriate footwear. Make sure your child has a water
bottle, especially on hot or humid days. Make sure your child
removes any fashion accessories (earrings, barrettes, watches,
etc.) which could injure your child or another player. Make
sure your child attends practice where he/she will have a
chance to learn. Please cheer for everyone.
Redefine
"Winning": Redefine what it means to be
a “Winner” in your conversations with players
and other fans. Winners are people who make maximum effort,
continue to learn and improve, and do not let mistakes, or
fear of making mistakes, stop them from playing and enjoying
the game. Learning from mistakes is part of the game. Also,
remember that all children are born with different abilities
and develop at different rates. The true measure of how a
child is doing is not in comparison to others but rather in
comparison to his/her prior best. Don't judge the success
of a game solely by whether your child’s team wins.
Our goal in the Recreational League is to create balanced
teams so that each team experiences both winning and losing.
The
Center Referee is in Charge: SPECTATORS MAY NOT DISAGREE
WITH, QUESTION OR CRITICIZE THE REFEREE. THIS RULE APPLIES
EVEN IF THE REFEREE MAKES A MISTAKE. Every year we lose many
referees because they do not like the abusive treatment that
they receive from spectators during the season. Referees do
make mistakes and your coach has a method for providing feedback
to the League after the game if the referee needs constructive
criticism.. The coach or spectators may not object to a referee’s
call or judgment on the field either before, during or after
the game. The coach or spectators may not question a referee
at any time. Due to the shortage of referees, sometimes an
experienced HYSA Board Member will act as referee, and is
entitled to the same respect.
No
alcoholic beverages of any kind are allowed at youth sporting
events.
Support
the League's
efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sporting
activities. |
