Parent Code of Conduct
I, pledge as a parent or guardian of a child in the Northport Wildcat Youth Football League to follow the rules described in the following code of conduct.
I will encourage good sportsmanship by having a supportive attitude toward all athletes and coaches at both practice and events.
I will not speak to the referees.
I will place my child's emotional and physical well-being ahead of any desire to win.
I will support coaches and staff working with my child in order to encourage a positive and joyful experience.
I will help my fellow Wildcat parents maintain a culture of respect, kindness, and passion.
I will assist in keeping drugs, alcohol, and foul language away from all Wildcat Youth players and parents.
I will encourage my child to treat other players, coaches, and fans with dignity and respect regardless of race, creed, or ability.
I will not attempt to be a sideline coach or referee. I will limit my comments to positive reinforcement and encouragement to my child, the coaches, and teammates.
I will lead by example both on the sidelines and at home.
I will work with my child’s coaches to resolve any recurring behavioral issue that disrupts practice/games.
I will do my very best to make football enjoyable for my child.
I will not engage in any physical or verbal confrontation with anyone.
I will provide encouragement at all times.
I will be gracious in victory and dignified in defeat.
I will remember that the game is for my children and teammates, not adults.
I will remember that as a fan, I represent the Northport Wildcats Youth Football League.
I understand that poor behavior during practices, games, and events may result in expulsion from the football complex. I must wait by my car in the parking lot for my child if asked to do so.
I will follow the 24-hour rule stating that an issue between a coach and myself will be tabled for at least 24 hours.
I will not call, text, or email coaches, other parents, fans, supporters, or board members with malicious intent.
I will help my child understand that the Northport Wildcat Youth Football League is a family. We are not perfect, but we will always strive for excellence. We will work to ensure that every board member, coach, volunteer, parent, and child is well represented while on and off the field.
I will, to the best of my ability, have my child at all organized practices, unless sick, injured, or on vacation.
Northport Wildcats reserve the right to deny entry to the games, or to remove anyone not following the Wildcat Code of Conduct, from any event at our discretion.
I recognize and accept my responsibility as a representative of the Northport Wildcat Youth Football League and my child’s football team, and I pledge to follow the Wildcat code of conduct.