Ethics

Eagles Code of Conduct

The East Side Eagles will not tolerate verbal abuse of its volunteer coaches

from any Fan, Parent or Spectator.

This is Manitoba Minor Football, not the pros. Fans, as well as the players and

coaches, are expected to abide by a code of conduct at all East Side Eagles

events. While 99% of the adults in the program will abide by this code without

being told, this code is being published to protect the children and volunteers

(which includes all coaches and board members) from the 1%.

FANS' CODE OF CONDUCT

Fans will abide by a Code of Conduct which includes the provisions which follow.

If any of these rules are broken, East Side Eagles shall have the authority to

impose a penalty. Fans shall:

1. Not criticize the players/cheerleaders or coaches in front of the other spectators

in the stands, but reserve constructive criticism for later, in private.

2. Accept decisions of the game officials (including referees and coaches) on the

field as being fair and called to the best ability of said officials.

3. Not criticize an opposing team, its players, coaches, or fans by work of mouth or

by gesture.

4. Refrain from using physical or verbal abuse or profane language at any time at

the game, practice field, or other East Side Eagles functions.

5. Abstain from being under the influence of or in possession of and/or drinking

alcoholic beverages and the possession or use of any illegal substance on both

the game and practice fields.

6. Not be allowed on the sidelines during a game.

7. Not interfere/interrupt the coaching staff before, during or after games or at

practice.

8. Not express complaints about coaches in stands or to coaches in front of or

around the children (i.e. right after a game or practice).

VIOLATION

Any parent or fan who violates the code of conduct risks the further participation of

the child in the program. The procedure is as follows:

1. Any fan who violates the code of conduct or becomes a nuisance will be asked

to leave by the head coach and can be suspended from all team activities.

2. If the fan fails to leave upon request, the child may be suspended from further

participation in team activities by the head coach.

3. The head coach along with the executive board will decide if the duration of the

suspension is to be longer than one to four weeks or if the child will be dropped

from the program. That decision will depend on the attitude of the parents.

4. Any parent or fan who violates the code of conduct risks the future participation

of his/her children in the program. Depending on the severity of the incident the

board of directors may decide to ban future participation in the program for up to

three years.

CONDUCT OF ALL PLAYERS - PARENTS - COACHES

Player’s Code

I will: emphasis the ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play. Show

courtesy to my opponents and officials. Recognize athletic contests are serious

educational endeavors. Give complete allegiance to my coaches who are the

instructional authority for my team. Discourage fans, fellow players and parents

from undercutting my coach’s authority.

I will not: Use profanity or talk "trash" before, during or after any game. No use

drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. Criticize my teammates. Act in any way that may incite

spectators.

Parent’s Code

I will: Support my child’s team/squad and teach the value of commitment to the

team/squad - emphasis the ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play.

Help my child and East Side Eagles make athletic contests a positive educational

experiences. Show courtesy to opponents and officials. Direct constructive

criticism of my child’s athletic program to the athletic director or association

officials and work toward a positive result for all concerned.

I will not: Criticize officials, direct abuse or profane language toward them, or

otherwise

subvert their authority. Undermine, in work or deed, the authority of the coach or

administration. Intrude onto the field, stand on the sideline, or yell from the

bleachers at or to the coaches, referees or administration.

Coaches’s Code

In their relationship with players under their care, the coach should always be

aware of the tremendous influence they wield. The coach should never

Coaches’s Code

1. In their relationship with players under their care, the coach should always

be aware of the tremendous influence they wield. The coach should never

place the value of a win above that of instilling the highest desirable ideals

and and character traits in their players. The safety and welfare of their

players should always be uppermost in their minds, and they must never be

sacrificed for any personal prestige of selfish glory.

2. In teaching the game of football, the coach must realize that there are

certain rules designed to protect the player and provide common standards

of determining a winner and loser. Any attempts to beat these rules, to take

unfair advantage of an opponent, or to teach deliberate unsportsmanlike

conduct have no place in the game of football, nor has any coach, guilty of

such teaching, the right to call himself a coach.

3. The diagnosis and treatment of injuries is a medical problem and should,

under no circumstances, be considered a province of the coach. A coach's

responsibility is to see that inured players are given prompt and competent

medical attention and that most minute detail of a physician's orders is

carried out.

4. Under no circumstance should a coach authorize the use of drugs.

Medicants, stimulants, or drugs should be used only when authorized and

supervised by a physician.

5. A player's future should not be jeopardized by and circumvention of

eligibility rules.

6. In the educational setting, a coach should not make demands on his player

that will interfere with the players opportunities for achieving academic

success.

1. place the value of a win above that of instilling the highest desirable ideals

and and character traits in their players. The safety and welfare of their

players should always be uppermost in their minds, and they must never be

sacrificed for any personal prestige of selfish glory.

2. In teaching the game of football, the coach must realize that there are

certain rules designed to protect the player and provide common standards

of determining a winner and loser. Any attempts to beat these rules, to take

unfair advantage of an opponent, or to teach deliberate unsportsmanlike

conduct have no place in the game of football, nor has any coach, guilty of

such teaching, the right to call himself a coach.

3. The diagnosis and treatment of injuries is a medical problem and should,

under no circumstances, be considered a province of the coach. A coach's

responsibility is to see that inured players are given prompt and competent

medical attention and that most minute detail of a physician's orders is

carried out.

4. Under no circumstance should a coach authorize the use of drugs.

Medicants, stimulants, or drugs should be used only when authorized and

supervised by a physician.

5. A player's future should not be jeopardized by and circumvention of

eligibility rules.

6. In the educational setting, a coach should not make demands on his player

that will interfere with the players opportunities for achieving academic

success.

1. Any fan who violates the code of conduct or becomes a nuisance will be asked to

leave by the head coach and can be suspended from all team activities.

2. If the fan fails to leave upon request, the child may be suspended from further

participation in team activities by the head coach.

3. The head coach along with the executive board will decide if the duration of the

suspension is to be longer than one to four weeks or if the child will be dropped from the

program. That decision will depend on the attitude of the parents.

4. Any parent or fan who violates the code of conduct risks the future participation of

his/her children in the program. Depending on the severity of the incident the board of

directors may decide to ban future participation in the program for up to three years.

CONDUCT OF ALL PLAYERS - PARENTS - COACHES

Player’s Code

I will: emphasis the ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play. Show

courtesy to my opponents and officials. Recognize athletic contests are serious

educational endeavors. Give complete allegiance to my coaches who are the

instructional authority for my team. Discourage fans, fellow players and parents from

undercutting my coach’s authority.

I will not: Use profanity or talk "trash" before, during or after any game. Use drugs,

alcohol, or tobacco. Criticize my teammates. Act in any way that may incite spectators.

Parent’s Code

I will: Support my child’s team/squad and teach the value of commitment to the

team/squad - emphasis the ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play. Help

my child and East Side Eagles make athletic contests a positive educational

experiences. Show courtesy to opponents and officials. Direct constructive criticism of

my child’s athletic program to the athletic director or association officials and work

toward a positive result for all concerned.

I will not: Criticize officials, direct abuse or profane language toward them, or otherwise

subvert their authority. Undermine, in work or deed, the authority of the coach or

administration. Intrude onto the field, stand on the sideline, or yell from the bleachers at

or to the coaches, referees or administration.

Coach’s Code

1. In their relationship with players under their care, the coach should always be

aware of the tremendous influence they wield. The coach should never place the

value of a win above that of instilling the highest desirable ideals and character

traits in their players. The safety and welfare of their players should always be

uppermost in their minds, and they must never be sacrificed for any personal

prestige of selfish glory.

2. In teaching the game of football, the coach must realize that there are certain

rules designed to protect the player and provide common standards of

determining a winner and loser. Any attempts to beat these rules, to take unfair

advantage of an opponent, or to teach deliberate unsportsmanlike conduct have

no place in the game of football, nor has any coach, guilty of such teaching, the

right to call himself a coach.

3. The diagnosis and treatment of injuries is a medical problem and should, under

no circumstances, be considered a province of the coach. A coach's

responsibility is to see that inured players are given prompt and competent

medical attention and that most minute detail of a physician's orders is carried

out.

4. Under no circumstance should a coach authorize the use of drugs. Medicants,

stimulants, or drugs should be used only when authorized and supervised by a

physician.

5. A player's future should not be jeopardized by and circumvention of eligibility

rules.

6. In the educational setting, a coach should not make demands on his player that

will interfere with the players opportunities for achieving academic success.