CHEEKTOWAGA YOUTH & RECREATIONAL SERVICES
ZERO TOLERANCE/SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY
The Town of Cheektowaga Department of Youth & Recreational Services is dedicated to providing quality programs, services & opportunities in which all people can participate and enjoy. In order to provide a positive experience for our community, participants must abide by the following policies in order to maintain a courteous and professional atmosphere that reflects good sportsmanship/character at all times.
POLICY: Disruptive, unsportsmanlike and/or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Such behavior includes, but is not limited to:
Harassment, ridiculing or intimidation of players, staff, other campers, coaches, officials or spectators by means of hostile, threatening /abusive behavior and/or verbal or written comments.
Physical contact/abuse, putting hands on others in an aggressive manner.
Defacing or damaging property.
Refusal to comply with lawful/reasonable requests from Department representatives.
PROCEDURE: Activities, games, events and any other Department related functions may be stopped when disruptive/inappropriate behavior is displayed. Violators will be identified and based upon the severity of the action, subject to a course of action that could include:
- Verbal warning
- Written warning
- Removal/suspension from program activity
- Prohibition from future programs, events, etc.
- Police intervention
In the event the violator is a parent/guardian/relative of a program participant, the participant may also be subject to any of the actions listed above.
Participants and/or parents or legal guardians will be required to sign a copy of this policy upon registration, although failure to obtain a signature shall not impair the binding nature of this policy.
In consideration of your accepting my or my child’s entry, I hereby, for myself, my child, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waiver and release any and all rights and claims for damages I or my child have against the Town of Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services Department and its representatives, successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by myself or my child on any activity sponsored by these groups.