Code of Conduct

• Treats players, opposing coaches and league officials with respect.
• Treats facilities, wherever located, with respect.
• Understands the use of the Westfield Washington facilities is a privilege; can be taken away if the facilities are abused.
• Inspires in the players a love for the game and the desire to compete fairly.
• Models the character and behavior expected of players and conducts themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the league and the community.
• Corrects any team member who displays unsportsmanlike conduct, including taunting, excessive aggression, profanity, or inappropriate comments or behavior.
• Respects the judgment and interpretation of rules by officials and requires the same respect from all players.
• Acts as an educator, recognizing the field or court as a classroom, and prioritizes sportsmanship over wins and losses.
• Refrains from using profanity in the presence of spectators, coaches, officials, or athletes.
• Does not use alcohol, tobacco products, vaporizers, or illegal substances during any WYS event.
• Makes every effort to attend all practices and games, arrives on time, and communicates any schedule changes to players and parents.
• Clearly communicates expectations to parents and players prior to the start of each season.
• Actively supervises the team to ensure behavior aligns with all Code of Conduct requirements.
• Maintains a current background check on file for every coach and any parent assisting on the field of play.
• Limits physical contact with athletes to instruction, safety, consolation, or appropriate celebration only.
• Ensures every child has a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience at both practices and games, never compromising player safety.

• Treats all athletes, coaches, spectators and league officials with respect. 
• Treats facilities, wherever located, with respect.
• Spectators understand that the use of Westfield Washington facilities is a privilege that can be taken away if the facilities are abused. 
• Supervises the parent's other children attending all Westfield Youth Sports activities to ensure their safety and good behavior. 
• Behaves in a manner that they’d expect from athletes and coaches. 
• Supports in the players a love for the game and the desire to compete fairly. 
• Supports disciplining those on the team who display unsportsmanlike behavior. 
• Respects the judgment and the interpretation of the rules by the officials and defers ALL communication with the officials to coaches. 
• Supports the coach as a teacher and understands that the playing field or court is a classroom. 
• Does not use profanity in the presence of spectators, coaches or athletes.
• Use of alcohol, tobacco products, vaporizers or illegal substances during Westfield Youth Sports events is strictly prohibited. 
• Must notify the coach if a player is unable to attend practices and/or games. Must make every effort to have player show up on time for practices and games. 
• Supervise his/her son or daughter to ensure their behavior is in compliance with their obligations under this Code of Conduct. 

The WYSI Board of Directors reserves the right to review the conduct of all coaches, volunteers, commissioners, parents, and players and take the appropriate course of disciplinary action when necessary. Should a Westfield Youth Sports member feel that the conduct or actions of another Westfield Youth Sports member may be deemed inappropriate or violates the Westfield Youth Sports Code of Conduct the following course of action shall be taken by Westfield Youth Sports:

• Reporting: Individuals wishing to report Code of Conduct violation or provide an additional witness statement should complete the incident report here.The incident report shall include a description of the incident with any supporting evidence or documentation. The additional evidence may include statements from other individuals who were witnesses to the incident.

  Note: Any incident that is deemed to be a possible criminal offense shall immediately be reported to the Westfield Police or the relevant law enforcement agency.

• Review: Upon receiving the incident report, the Board of Directors may render a temporary suspension while the incident is under review. Within 5 business days of receiving the incident report, the Westfield Youth Sports Board of Directors shall offer the opportunity to the accused to provide a written statement regarding the incident. The accused shall have 5 business days to provide their statement. This written statement will become an addendum to the incident report for historical purposes.

  The Westfield Youth Sports Board of Directors shall review all submitted information and make a decision.

• Disciplinary Actions: Following a thorough review and investigation of any code of conduct violations, disciplinary action will be determined by the appropriate sports committee and/or the Board of Directors. Outcomes may vary depending on the severity and circumstances of the violation and can include verbal or written warnings, suspension from games or practices, or removal from the program. All decisions are made with the intent of upholding the integrity of our organization and ensuring a safe, respectful, and positive environment for all participants.