4-H Youth participating in or attending local club, county, district, state, and national programs, activities, events, shows, and contests sponsored for youth by the Ohio State University Extension, Crawford County 4-H Youth Development Program are required to conduct themselves according to the 4-H Youth Code of Conduct that follows this introduction. The code operates in conjunction with the guidelines and regulations of the specific event, show, program, and/or activity.

4-H Youth Participation Expectations:

• Participate fully in the program, activity and/or event.
• Be responsible for your own behavior/conduct, uphold high standards for the group and accept the consequences for inappropriate behavior.
• Support and abide by the group's designated advisor/leader.
• Practice good citizenship, leadership and self-governance.
• Follow the direction of Advisors/designated Leader.
• Demonstrate positive sportsmanship and attitudes at all times that is becoming of a leader
• Show respect to others by being courteous and respectful.
• Use appropriate language at all times.
• Respect and adhere to the guidelines of the Ohio State University Extension-Crawford County 4-H Program, and The Ohio State University Extension.

Behavior, Conduct or Activity NOT PERMITTED:

• Unsportsmanlike, unethical, immoral conduct
• Improper language, i.e. profanity, vulgarity, lewd, indecent or obscene conduct.
• Possession or consumption of alcohol
• Possession or use of illegal drugs, including the use of tobacco or vaping
• Possessions or use of weapons, fireworks
• Possession or use of harmful objects with the intent to harm or intimidate others
• Destruction of property; graffiti, etc.
• Violation of established rules
• Disrespect for adults, other participants, volunteers, staff and/or those who are in leadership position.
• Belittling others: putting others down and being disrespectful of individual differences
• Aggressive, physical behavior: fighting
• Modest neck lines for all shirts: no low cut, under garment not visible
• Shorts must be of modest fit: no under garments showing T
• Taking property that belongs to others, stealing; borrowing/using others' property without permission of the owner.
• Failure to comply with equine check-in/out rules
• Failure to show up for barn duty, stall cleaning, horse feedings, food booth assignment, gate assignments, award table assignments and/or skill-a-thon
• Failure to follow established safety rules.

• Other conduct determined to be inappropriate by the event chairman, designated Ohio State University Extension staff members, and/or adult volunteers.

Actions Taken When In Violation of Code of Conduct:

1. The adult chaperone and/or volunteer for the youth involved in the violation will be notified or made aware of the violation by the 4-H Volunteer/Advisor, Event Committee Chairperson in charge, or the extension agent.

2.The parents will be notified of the incident and the actions taken by the 4-H Volunteer/Advisor,Event Committee Chairperson, or Extension Agent. When necessary, arrangements will be made to remove the 4-H youth from the event.

3. The 4-H youth can/may be barred from participating in the national, state, district, and or county events, including the county fair, for up to a year, as determined by the Extension Agent, in consultation with the 4-H Advisory Committee.

4. Should a violation occur at a competitive event, 4-H youth may be disqualified from the event and/or be ineligible for accompanying awards. Decisions will be made by the event chairman and designated event committee. Any action taken by the event committee will be submitted in writing to the Extension Agent within 14 days of the incident. The 4-H youth may be barred from participating/competing in subsequent events. Further actions will be determined in consultation with the 4-H Advisory Committee and appropriate individuals.

5.When warranted (i.e. violation of Ohio laws) the situation may be turned over to the proper law enforcement authorities.

All Youth and Parent/Legal Guardian will be required to read and sign the Equine Code of Conduct, even if the youth has reached the age of 18.

 

 

I have read and agree to abide by the above Code of Conduct. Not doing so can result in my ability to not attend or show at the Crawford County Fair.

I have read and understand the above Code of Conduct. I understand by signing this my child will be held accountable to these guidelines and not doing so can result in their ability to not attend or show at the Crawford County Fair.