Player, Parent and Guest Code of Conduct
The North Adams Football Organization is committed to providing all players a safe, fun, and educational sports experience. This Code of Conduct is for players and parents to help insure a positive experience for all. Players, Parents, Guests are responsible for their own behavior. However, in the event of a player, parents, or guest that fails to follow the Code of Conduct, the NAFO Board members on the field or the Referee may stop the game and assess a team an unsportsmanlike behavior penalty. If poor behavior continues it could result in the forfeiture of the game. While it is unfair that an entire team be punished for the behavior of a single individual this is our initial way to try and redirect those acting inappropriately.
The NAFO cannot and will not allow any persons participating or attending a practice or games to behave in an unacceptable manner. Because of the possibility that someone besides a player may cost the team to a forfeit a game, we feel it is only fair to inform you of these rules prior to the season and to get your signature to behave appropriately. These rules are in place to provide a positive, fun atmosphere for all parties involved with the NAFO and we appreciate your cooperation in supporting our code of conduct.
NAFO RULES The following rules APPLY TO ANY PERSON planning to attend an NAFO practice or game that has not read or signed this document. You agree to help police the people you invite to attend and cheer for your players.
Only Authorized Persons will be allowed on the Game or Practice field during games or practice without coach or official request for them to come onto the field.
Players, Parent, Guest, and Coaches will at all times have an ATTITUDE OF GRADITUDE!
1. NO PETS ALLOWED AT PRACTICE OR AT GAMES.
2. NO TOBACCO OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED AT PRACTICE OR AT GAMES.
3. NO DRUGS of any kind.
4. NO bulling, hazing, belittling, putting down, THREATENING OR VIOLENT BEHAVIOR ON OR OFF THE FIELD!
5. NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND AT PRACTICE OR AT GAMES.
6. NO FOUL LANGUAGE this includes cursing, racial slurs and insults directed at any participant or official. Any participant acting in this manner will be asked to leave. If they refuse, the police will be called and they will be removed from the area.
7. NO SOCIAL MEDIA / PUBLIC SLANDER, this includes cursing, racial slurs, insults, derogatory statements directed at any participant, official, coach, or board member of NAFO. Involvement in such behavior will result in immediate expulsion of player and parent of parties involved in said behaviors.
8. NO UN-SPORTSMAN LIKE BEHAVIOR.
9. NAFO equipment is to be used in the manner in which it was intended to be used and must be protected from loss, misuse or damage. DO NOT THROW YOUR GEAR AND DO NOT SIT ON YOUR HELMET.
10. Any alterations to equipment must be approved by the NAFO Board and accompanied by a Medical note from a Doctor confirming the need for the alteration.
11. The NAFO does not provide insurance for participants. Parents of the participant assume all responsibility for their children’s participation.
12. Any concerns about the program, a Board member, Officials or Coaches should be brought to the immediate attention of the North Adams Football Director. It is his responsibility to address the issue with the Board of Directors and return to you with an answer.
By clicking "yes" during registration you are agreeing to abide by the NAFO code of conduct rules.