DISCIPLINE POLICY

Purpose: To define a consistent policy to deal with player and parent discipline 

Policy: It is expected that all BYF players be on their best behavior when at a BYF event or when wearing a BYF uniform or Jersey. 

PLAYER ACTS

Attendance: Players are expected to be on time to all BYF events. Tardiness and Absence has negative consequences for the entire team. 

·         Late/Absent from 1 practice: Will not start next game 

·         Late/Absent 2 practices: Will not play in the next game 

Bad language: Players are expected to refrain for any abusive or foul language, while treating others with respect at all times. 

·         1st event: Warning 

·         2nd event: Field discipline, running, up-downs 

·         3rd event: Will not start next game 

·         Future events: Treated with progressive discipline 

Talking Back to Coaching Staff: Players are expected to treat the coaching staff with respect at all times. 

·         1st event: Field discipline, running, up-downs 

·         2nd event: Will not start next game

·         Future events: Treated with progressive discipline 

Fails to Follow Safety Rules: Players are expected to follow safety rules at all times. 

·         1st event: Warning 

·         2nd event: Retraining 

·         3rd event: Loss of starting position 

·         Future events: Suspension 

Fighting, intentionally hurting another player: Players are expected to treat one another with respect and to keep their hands to themselves. This includes on the field. 

·         1st event: Warning, suspension 

·         2nd event: Removal from BYF (board action required) 

Other Infractions: Players are expected to treat one another with respect and use the golden rule as guidance. BYF has no tolerance for repeated bad behavior.

We break down events into the following categories: 

·         Minor Event: Field Discipline (running, up-downs, etc.) Will not start next game Warning Loss of position Game suspensions 

·         Major Event: Game suspensions Removal from BYF (board action required) 

PARENT ACTS

Parent Conduct: Parents are expected to be supportive and maintain excellent behavior at all times. 

Examples:

Minor Event:

·         Excessive exuberance during practice or games

·         Bad Language

·         Negative comments from the stands or sidelines 

Major Event:

·         Approaching the coaching staff during the game

·         Tobacco or Alcohol in the stands or practice fields

·         Being under the influence of Drugs/Alcohol

·         Arguing with officials or coaches 

Fighting Discipline: 

Minor Event:

·         Warning

·         Game suspensions 

Major Event:

·         Removal from field Game suspensions

·         Removal of parent and player from BYF (board action required) Arrest and trespass violation issued