Before, during, and after the games and practices our club Code of Conduct is to be followed!

Hamilton Girls Soccer Club Code of Conduct

The mission of the Hamilton Girls Soccer Club is to provide a safe, fun, and sportsmanlike atmosphere for young girls of Hamilton Township and its surrounding communities to learn and participate in the game of soccer.

Our organization is comprised of the players, their parents, volunteer coaches, referees, division directors and an Executive Board.  The success of our program depends on the collective efforts of, and cooperation among ALL participants. To ensure the continued success of our program, we have identified the responsibilities of each participant. 

We have a zero-tolerance policy for unsportsmanlike conduct. Any breach of this policy can result in suspension or removal from club activities. This may include suspending the player for their parent's bad behavior.
 

The Coach

1. Provides well-planned fun, appropriate, challenging practices in a safe practice environment.

2. Creates an atmosphere of fairness, trust, and encouragement.

3. Maintains discipline at all times.

4. Inspects fields to ensure that it is safe and playable.

5. Provides well-planned game plan that includes player assignments and probable substitutions.

6. Ensure fair playing time to all players.

7. Develops, by example, good sportsmanship in players.

8. Maintains control of players and fans during games.

9. Makes no comment to officials during the game. Thanks the officials after the game.

10. Treats players, opponents, and officials with respect and courtesy.

The Player:

1. Play for the fun of it.

2. Arrives at practices and games at designated times, properly equipped and ready to play.

 3. Listens to the coach and diligently tries to follow his/her instructions.

4. Demonstrates enthusiasm by working as hard as possible at all times.

5. Treats teammates, coaches, opponents, and officials with respect and courtesy.

6. Plays the position assigned with enthusiasm.

7. Makes no comments to the officials during the game.  Thanks the officials after the game.

8. Demonstrates good sportsmanship, win or lose.

The Parents/Guardians/Grandparents and other Fans.

1. Ensure player's arrival at the games and practices, on time and properly equipped and ready to play.

2. Arrive on time to pick up players after practices and games, and arrive early in the event of bad weather or premature darkness.

3. Provide assistance to the coach as needed.

4. Encourage the players, cheer and applaud outstanding plays for both teams.

5. Do not give instruction.

6. Do not criticize the coach.

7. Make no comments to the officials during the game. Thank the officials after the game.

8. Treat players, coaches, opponents, and officials with respect and courtesy.


DOCUMENTS

VIDEO CLIPS
Positive Parenting - by US Youth Soccer (youTube Link): CLICK HERE

Soccer Mom: Hey Coach, I'd like to talk to you about my daughter (youTube Link) : CLICK HERE

First Game Day: Publix Commercial but it make ya think! (youTube Link): CLICK HERE

Lose Respect, Lose the Game: (youTube Link): CLICK HERE

It's the KID'S game, not OUR (parents/adults) game: Don't ruin it for the kids
FA Respect - Parents and Carers Guide - Scene 1/Pre-Game Talk (youTube Link): CLICK HERE
FA Respect - Parents and Carers Guide - Scene 2/During the Game 1 (youTube Link): CLICK HERE
FA Respect - Parents and Carers Guide - Scene 3/During the Game 2(youTube Link): CLICK HERE
FA Respect - Parents and Carers Guide - Scene 4/Post-Game Talk (youTube Link): CLICK HERE
FA Respect - Parents and Carers Guide - Scene 5/the Player's Thoughts (youTube Link): CLICK HERE

CONCUSSION TRAINING
As Parents and Coaches we must recognize the importance of understanding how serious concussion can be. We require our coaches to view this online trainingevery two years. Click here for more information.