Be courteous at all times with players, opponents, game officials, fans, and coaches.

Treat all with dignity and respect.

Exercise self-control before, during, and after games and practices.

Win with character, lose with dignity.

Refrain from using foul or abusive language. Refrain from taunting/fighting on and off the field.

Only use physical contact within the rules and not for the purpose of intentionally inflicting injury upon another player.

Where all required equipment or the player will not participate.

Follow all applicable rules of play.

Be courteous at all times with players, opponents, game officials, and fans.

Treat all with dignity and respect.

Exercise self-control before, during, and after games and practices.

Be responsible for the sportsmanlike conduct of his or her players on the team

Explain to the parents that they are to respect the decisions of the referees and the play of both teams in a sportsmanlike manner. Respect the integrity and judgement of the game officials

There shall be no use of foul and/or abusive language.

There shall be no use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, or illegal drugs at any program with SLA or NVYLL.

There shall be no recruitment of players from other teams and/or clubs.

Win with character; Lose with dignity.

Be courteous at all times with players, opponents, game officials, and fans.

Let the coaches, coach. Let the players, play. Let the official, officiate.

Exercise self-control on the sidelines before, during, and after games and practices.

There shall be no use of foul or abusive language.

Provide positive support for your player and team.

Become familiar with all rules of the contest.

Respect the integrity of the game officials.

There shall be no use of tobacco products, alcohol, or illegal drugs at any program with SLA or NVYLL.

Make appropriate contingency preparations for potential emergency medical treatment.

Violation of the code of conduct shall result in the application of the discipline guidelines below:

                Non-severe problems – any discipline problem regarding players or parents before or after a practice or game will be handled informally by the coach, or if necessary, the field commissioner which may include a warning or restricted play time.

                Severe problems – the NCAA expulsion rule, as modified by NVYLL, shall apply to all NVYLL games. A severe discipline problem which occurs immediately before, during, or after the game period or activity, as determined by a referee, head coach, or field commissioner, shall be resolved by the commissioner. Punishment may include suspension of the player or parents/guardians for one or more practices or games. If the commissioner determines that more serious punishment is necessary, such as suspension for the entire season, he/she can present the issue to our SLA Board members for resolution by majority vote.

A severe discipline problem shall include but not be limited to the following: fighting, committing other acts of violence, deliberately violating safety standards and endangering other players, displaying poor sportsmanship.

If a severe or non-severe problem occurs between an SLA member and a member of another youth lacrosse club or a referee, the commissioner may notify either the other club’s commissioner, for internal resolution of the program, or the NVYLL chairman for resolution in accordance with NVYLL by-laws.