CLUB POLICIES / LOS GATOS UNITED
CODE OF CONDUCT
Expectations for players and parents, on and off the field.
PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT
Know and respect the rules of soccer and abide by them at all times.
Show respect and courtesy to officials and coaches by following their instructions and directions.
Treat your teammates and opposing players with equal dignity and respect regardless of race, creed, color, nationality or gender.
Respect the game officials and refrain from addressing them or commenting on their decisions during or after the game.
Maintain control, avoid abusive or profane language, taunting or humiliating remarks.
Be a peacemaker – do not instigate or retaliate in the moment – whether by mouth, profane gesture, or physical assault.
Display sportsmanship at the conclusion of every game – be humble and generous in victory and proud and courteous in defeat.
Follow all local rules, respecting at all times the property of others.
Model the code of conduct on and off the field and be a positive influence to your teammates.
PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT
Learn and respect the rules of soccer.
Show respect and courtesy to game officials, coaches, and players at all times.
Respect the game officials and refrain from questioning their decisions or from addressing them in a loud, disrespectful, or abusive manner.
Cheer for your child’s team in a positive manner, refraining at all times from making negative or abusive remarks about the opposing team.
Maintain control of your emotions and avoid actions, language, and/or gestures that may be interpreted as hostile and humiliating.
Ensure that your child is at all games and practices at the required time or provide the coach with an appropriate excuse beforehand.
Demonstrate appropriate gestures of sportsmanship at the conclusion of a game, win or lose.
Teach and practice good sportsmanship and fair play by personally demonstrating a commitment to these virtues.
Promote the concept that soccer is a beautiful game and that opposing players and coaches are opponents, not enemies.
SOCCER PARENT RESOURCE CENTER
Los Gatos United members are invited to activate a free membership with the Soccer Parent Resource Center, dedicated to empowering and assisting parents as they fuel their players’ soccer journey.