Codes of Conduct

Player’s Code of Conduct

Players are required to follow the Player's Code of Conduct

• I will arrive at all my practices and games on time and prepared. I or my parent will notify my coach if I will not be on time or will be absent. It is my responsibility to have all my equipment ready for a game or practice.
• I will always respect my coaches and listen carefully to their instructions. I understand that they are giving their time to make me a better football player. I will respect myself by always giving my best effort, in every way.
• I will always support and respect my teammates and opponents. I will not tease, ridicule, or put down any players on my team or the opposing team at any time.
• I will always show good sportsmanship, both when winning and losing. I will always congratulate the other team and wish them “good luck” or “good game.”
• I will never yell, taunt, threaten or inflict physical violence upon any player, coach, official, or spectator at any time. Nor will I use abusive or vulgar language or racial, ethnic, or gender-related slurs at any time during any TYF event.
• I will be committed to developing as a football player. This includes attending practice, listening to my coach, and always giving my best effort.
• I will treat all players, coaches, officials, parents and spectators with dignity and respect through positive language, attitude, behavior, and mannerisms. I understand that my behavior reflects on my team and on the Turlock Youth Football program.
• I will never bring or use drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, or weapons of any kind to any TYF events.
• I will apply the Player’s Code of Conduct in school. I understand that school is important, and I will do my very best.
• I will apply the Player’s Code of Conduct at home. I will listen to and obey my Parents/Guardians.

Parent’s Code of Conduct

Parents and Guardians are expected to know and follow the Parent’s Code of Conduct below.

• This is a “PG” rated area, your words and actions must always reflect that.
• I will understand that children participate to have fun and that the game is for them, not adults. I will conduct myself in a manner that will encourage this environment.
• I will learn the game and stadium use rules and the policies of the Cen-Cal Youth Football League and of TYF and will adhere to them.
• I will treat all players, coaches, officials, parents, and spectators with dignity and respect through positive language, attitude, behavior, and mannerisms. I will be a positive role model for my child and encourage good sportsmanship.
• I will never yell, taunt, threaten or inflict physical violence upon any player, coach, official, or spectator at any time. Nor will I use abusive or vulgar language or racial, ethnic, or gender-related slurs.
• I will leave the coaching to the coaching staff. I will encourage my child to play in a manner consistent with the team’s strategy and goals.
• I will acknowledge social media bashing will NOT be tolerated on individuals/league team websites, message boards, Facebook, ETC…. If I have a complaint, I will will NOT be toleratedtalk to my head coach or the TYF board will NOT be tolerated.
• I will never bring or use drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, or weapons of any kind to any TYF events.
• I will help support and encourage a fun, and safe, environment where players can thrive and learn valuable lessons in life as well as excel in the game of football.

***TYF and Cen Cal has a Zero Tolerance Policy***

*** We ask you to remember we are here for the kids***

***Conduct yourself accordingly and enjoy the season ***

We don’t want to eject parents or family members from a TYF event, but we will if we must, and an ejection could be permanent, and we really don’t want to do that. We also ask that you treat all our away games the same way, all the rules and expectations above will be enforced at all TYF events. Thank you for your cooperation.