After School Sports Code of Conduct

Interscholastic athletic competition should demonstrate high standards of ethics and sportsmanship and promote the development of good character and other important life skills. The highest potential of sports is achieved when participants are committed to pursuing victory with honor according to six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship (the "Six Pillars of Character" This Code applies to all student-athletes involved in interscholastic sports in California. I understand that, in order to participate in our school athletics program, I must act in accordance with the following:

TRUSTWORTHINESS: be worthy of trust in all I do.

Integrity - live up to high ideals of ethics and sportsmanship and always pursue victory with honor; do what's right even when it's unpopular or personally costly.

Honesty - live and compete honorably; lying, cheating, stealing or engaging in any other dishonest or unsportsmanlike conduct is not tolerated.

Reliability - fulfill commitments; do what I say I will do; be on time to practices and games.
Loyalty - be loyal to my school and team; put the team above personal glory.

RESPECT: treat all people with respect all the time and require the same of other student-athletes.

Respect Opponents - live and play with class; be a good sport; be gracious in victory and accept defeat with dignity; give fallen opponents help, compliment extraordinary performance, show sincere respect in pre-and post-game rituals.

Disrespectful Conduct - disrespectful conduct of any sort including profanity, obscene gestures, offensive remarks of a sexual or racial nature, trash-talking, taunting, boastful celebrations, or other actions that demean individuals or the sport is not tolerated.

Respect Officials - honor the officials by not questioning call or decisions made by them.

Respect Environment - WATER ONLY IN ALL GYMS!; follow all Fisher and visiting campus rules; take care of equipment and issued uniforms.

RESPONSIBILITY

Importance of Education - be a student first and commit to getting the best education I can. Be honest with myself about the likelihood of getting an athletic scholarship or playing on a professional level and remember that many universities will not recruit student-athletes that do not have a serious commitment to their education, the ability to succeed academically or the character to represent their institution honorably.

Role Modeling - participation in Fisher sports is a privilege, not a right and that you are expected to represent your school, coach and teammates with honor, on and off the field. Consistently exhibit good character and conduct yourself as a positive role model.

Self-Control - exercise self-control; fighting or showing excessive displays of anger or frustration is not tolerated; have the strength to overcome the temptation to retaliate.

Healthy Lifestyle - safeguard your health; use of any illegal or unhealthy substances including alcohol, tobacco and drugs or engage in any unhealthy techniques to gain, lose or maintain weight is not tolerated.

Quitting / Removed from team - athletes that quit or are removed from a Fisher Athletic Team after final cuts are made, will be unable to participate on any other Fisher Athletic Team for the remainder of the current school year.

FAIRNESS:

Integrity of the Game - protect the integrity of the game. Play the game according to the rules. Live up to high standards of fair play; be open-minded; always be willing to listen and learn.

CARING:

Concern for Others - demonstrate concern for others; never intentionally injure any player or engage in reckless behavior that might cause injury to others or myself. Bullying is NOT tolerated.

Teammates - help promote the well-being of teammates by positive counseling and encouragement or by reporting any unhealthy or dangerous conduct to coaches.

CITIZENSHIP:

Play by the Rules - maintain a thorough knowledge of and abide by all applicable game and competition rules.

Spirit of rules - honor the spirit and the letter of rules; avoid temptations to gain competitive advantage through improper gamesmanship or techniques that violate the highest traditions of sportsmanship.

 

Athlete's Code of Conduct Consequences

Athletic Directors will follow student planner handbook policies & procedures.

• Participation in afterschool activities / sports are under the guidelines of any school board set of rules and guidelines.
• Consequences will follow the same set as stated in the school handbook.
• Violation(s of Fisher Athletes Code Of Conduct may result is suspension and/or removal from school team.
• Violation of Education Code will result in suspension from school and possible permanent suspension from team/after school sport programs.

Illegal Acts (listed in student handbook)

All Incidents to be determined by Administration & Athletic Director(s)

I have read and understand the requirements of this Code of Conduct. Deviations from this contract will result in stated above consequences.

 

Positive Coaching Alliance Athlete Pledge

 

Making Myself Better

• I understand that officials can make mistakes. If a “bad” call is made against my team, I will Honor the Game and remain silent!
• I will give maximum effort in workouts, practices, and competitions.
• I will have a teachable spirit. I will accept feedback so I can learn and get better.
• I will work hard on my mental game, and I will use a variety of tools such as visualization, positive self-talk, and mistake rituals to allow me to move past failures quickly and refocus on the next play.

Making My Teammates Better

• I will look for leadership opportunities to help my team achieve its goals.
• I will be a positive teammate. I will support my teammates by building them up. When I do criticize, I will do it constructively and at the right time in the right way.
• I will be a team player who helps build strong team chemistry. My first priority will be team success, and I will adjust and accept my role to help the team.

Making the Game Better

• I will honor the game by respecting the rules, opponents, officials, teammates, and myself.
• I will use my status and influence as an athlete to improve my school community.

Positive Coaching Alliance Parent Pledge

 

1. As a Second-Goal Parent I will let players and coaches take responsibility for the first goal of winning.  I will relentlessly focus on the second, more important, goal of using sports to teach life lessons to my child and other youth.
2. I will use positive encouragement to fill the Emotional Tanks of my children, their teammates, and coaches.  I understand that people do their best with full E-Tanks.
3. I will reinforce the ELM Tree of Mastery with my child (E for Effort, L for Learning, M for bouncing back from mistakes).  Because I understand a mastery approach will help my child be successful in sports and in life, I will encourage my child to
   1. put in a high level of effort to get better,
   2. cultivate a Teachable Spirit to continue to learn and improve,
   3. use a Mistake Ritual (e.g., “flushing mistakes”) to quickly rebound from mistakes.
4. I will set an example for my child by Honoring the Game and will encourage him/her to remember ROOTS – respect for the Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates, and Self.  If the official makes a “bad” call against my team, I will Honor the Game and be silent!
5. I will use a self-control routine to avoid losing my composure when things go wrong.  I will take a deep breath, turn away from the game to refocus, count backwards from 100 or use self-talk (“I need to be a role model.  I can rise above this.”).
6. I will engage in No-Directions Cheering.  I will limit my comments during the game to encouraging my child and other players (from both teams).
7. I will get my child to practice and games on time and will be on time picking my child up after games and practices.
8. I will refrain from making negative comments about my child’s coach in my child’s presence.  I understand that this will help to avoid planting negative seeds in my child’s head that can negatively influence my child’s motivation and overall experience.

Every participant in After School Sports must have adequate health insurance. Please list: Name of Health Insurance Subscriber's Name

The undersigned, in consideration of participation in this program, agrees to indemnify and hold the Los Gatos Union School District and Community Education and Recreation Department harmless and release the District and Department from any and all liability for any injury which may be suffered by the above named individual(s) registered in this program, arising out of, or in any way connected with participation in this program. I give my consent for emergency medical or dental treatment including transportation to the nearest emergency aid facility if the listed persons cannot be reached. I understand I am responsible for all payments of medical fees, transportation fees, or additional expenses incurred. I HAVE READ THE AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS INFORMATION AND HAVE

SIGNED ALL SPORTS INFORMATION PAPERWORK. I WILL ABIDE BY ALL RULES AND POLICIES AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT I ASSUME ALL RISKS FOR ANY INJURIES RECEIVED AND AGREE TO ACCEPT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. I UNDERSTAND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT/GUARDIAN

On July 1, 2017, Assembly Bill 1639, known as the Eric Paredes Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Prevention Act went into effect. This requires the pupil and their parent or guardian to read, sign, and return an SCA form of acknowledgement before the pupil participates in any athletic activity. Districts may use this form, a form located on the California Interscholastic Association (CIF) website, or design their own form. An SCA acknowledgment form must be signed and returned to the school site each school year.

What Is SCA?
SCA occurs suddenly and often without warning. It is triggered by an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat. With the heart's pumping action disrupted, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain, lungs, and other organs. Seconds later, a person loses consciousness and has no pulse. Death occurs within minutes if the victim does not receive treatment.

Who Is at Risk for SCA?
Thousands of sudden cardiac arrests occur among youth each year, as it contributes to the #2 medical cause of death of youth under the age of 25 and is the #1 cause of death of student athletes during exercise. While a heart condition may have no warning signs, studies show that many young people do have warning signs or symptoms but neglect to tell an adult. This may be because they are embarrassed, they do not want to jeopardize their playing time, they mistakenly think that they are out of shape and need to train harder, or they simply ignore the symptoms, hoping the signs will go away.

Possible Warning Signs and Risk Factors

• Fainting or seizure, especially during or right after exercise
• Fainting repeatedly or with excitement or startle
• Excessive shortness of breath during exercise
• Racing or fluttering heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat
• Repeated dizziness or lightheadedness
• Chest pain or discomfort with exercise
• Excessive, unexpected fatigue during or after exercise
• Family history of sudden death or heart disease under age 50
• Use of high-caffeine supplements, energy drinks, diet pills, and drugs

Removal from Activity

A pupil who faints during or following participation in an athletic activity must be removed from play and may not return to play until they are evaluated and cleared by a physician and surgeon, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant. I have reviewed and understand the symptoms, warning signs, and risk factors associated with SCA.

The CDE used information from the following sources: American Heart Association, Parent Heart Watch (https://parentheartwatch.org/), Eric Paredes Save a Life Foundation: Keep Their Heart in the Game (https:/lepsavealife.org/), and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (http://www.sca-aware.org/

A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a "ding" or a bump on the head can be serious. You can't see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury or can take hours or days to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right

Symptoms may include one or more of the following:

 • Headaches
• “Pressure in head”
• Nausea or vomiting
• Neck pain
• Balance problems or dizziness
• Blurred, double, or fuzzy vision
• Sensitivity to light or noise
• Feeling sluggish or slowed down
• Feeling foggy or groggy
• Drowsiness
• Change in sleep patterns
• Amnesia
• “Don’t feel right”
• Fatigue or low energy
• Sadness
• Nervousness or anxiety
• Irritability
• More emotional
• Confusion
• Concentration or memory problems (forgetting game plays)
• Repeating the same question/comment

Signs observed by teammates, parents and coaches include:

 • Appears dazed
• Vacant facial expression
• Confused about assignment
• Forgets plays
• Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
• Moves clumsily or displays lack of coordination
• Answers questions slowly
• Slurred speech
• Shows behavior or personality changes
• Can’t recall events prior to hit
• Can’t recall events after hit
• Seizures or convulsions
• Any change in typical behavior or personality
• Loses consciousness

What can happen if my child keeps on playing with a concussion or returns to soon?

Athletes with the signs and symptoms of concussion should be removed from play immediately. Continuing to play with the signs and symptoms of a concussion leaves the young athlete especially vulnerable to greater injury. There is an increased risk of significant damage from a concussion for a period of time after that concussion occurs, particularly if the athlete suffers another concussion before completely recovering from the first one. This can lead to prolonged recovery, or even to severe brain swelling (second impact syndrome) with devastating and even fatal consequences. It is well known that adolescent or teenage athlete will often under report symptoms of injuries. And concussions are no different. As a result, education of administrators, coaches, parents and students is the key for student- athlete's safety.

If you think your child has suffered a concussion

Any athlete even suspected of suffering a concussion should be removed from the game or practice immediately. No athlete may return to activity after an apparent head injury or concussion, regardless of how mild it seems or how quickly symptoms clear, without medical clearance. Close observation of the athlete should continue for several hours. The new CIF Bylaw 313 now requires implementation of long and well-established return to play concussion guidelines that have been recommended for several

"A student-athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from competition at that time and for the remainder of the day."

"A student-athlete who has been removed may not return to play until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed heath care provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussion and received written clearance to return to play from that health care provider".

You should also inform your child's coach if you think that your child may have a concussion Remember its better to miss one game than miss the whole season. And when in doubt, the athlete sits

For current and up-to-date information on concussions you can go to: http://www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouthSports/

GENERAL PROGRAM REGISTRATION LIABILITY WAIVER/INDEMNITY: The undersigned, in consideration of participation in the programs operated by Los Gatos –Saratoga Community Education and Recreation (LGS Recreation), agrees to indemnify and hold harmless LGS Recreation, its Board of Directors, contractors, employees and volunteers, and waive and release LGS Recreation, its Board of Directors, contractors, employees and volunteers, from any and all liability for any injury or death which may be suffered by the named individual(s) participating in programs operated by LGS Recreation, or arising out of, or in any way connected with participation in such programs. I have read the above application and agreement, and fully understand that I assume all risks for any such injuries or death.

PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE: I hereby grant permission to include pictures and/or video of me and/or said minor(s) (without the use of names), while participating in LGS recreation program, for brochures or other publicity, and release the photographer and LGS Recreation from liability for any violation of any personal or proprietary right I or my minor(s) might have in connection with any reproduction of or use of photographs in which I or my minor(s) appear. LGS Recreation and its photographer will only take photographs and videos in a public setting in which there is not a reasonable expectation of privacy. I understand that neither I nor my minor(s) will-not receive any compensation for the use of such pictures or video. This Waiver of Claims/Assumption of Risk/Consent applies to future participation in all programs of LGS by all signatories and minors on whose behalf it has been signed.

GENERAL PARTICIPATION BY MINORS: This Waiver of Claims/Assumption of Risk applies to participation in all programs of LGS by all signatories and minors on whose behalf it has been signed. I have fully read this Agreement and fully understand its content. Furthermore, the significance of this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement has been EXPLAINED TO THE MINOR. I certify that I have custody or am the legal guardian of said minor and that I and my minor child are physically able to participate in recreation activities. In the event I or said minor requires medical treatment while under the supervision of staff and/or agents, I authorize said staff to provide and/or authorize medical treatment. I expect staff to contact me immediately in the event emergency medical treatment is required for said minor, but this contact is not necessary to administer emergency aid. I will pay for all medical treatment which I or said minor may require.

DIGITAL REGISTRATION: Agreement to Term: LGS Recreation offers digital registration for the convenience of program participants. I agree that electronically registering for LGS Recreation activities, including clicking the “I agree” button, hereby constitutes a legally binding signature and agreement to all terms and conditions stated herein, and shall have the same binding force and effect as a physical signature.

CONCUSSION PROTOCOL: I understand and acknowledge that if participating in a program listed in CA Health and Safety Code 124235, the enrolled participant is subject to concussion protocol as outlined in CA Health & Safety Code 124235 which includes “Return to Play” procedures

VIRTUAL CLASSES: Participants of virtual recreation classes acknowledge they are responsible for ensuring their environment is safe/free from obstructions and bear sole responsibility for, and thereby release LGS Recreation from, any liability arising out of use of third-party applications (e.g., Zoom, Instagram, etc.) on their personal devices.