Program Code of Conduct

CODE OF CONDUCT

4S | Del Sur Nighthawks Lacrosse believes that our children should develop skills and a love for the game of lacrosse while also learning the value of sportsmanship. As a requirement of their participation and involvement in the 4S | Del Sur Nighthawks Lacrosse program, ALL players, coaches, and parents are required to sign and adhere to 4S | Del Sur Nighthawks Lacrosse’s Code of Conduct.

You can download the Codes of Conduct attached to the top of this page. Once completed, please email form to [email protected]

~ HONOR THE GAME ~

Lacrosse should be fun for players, coaches and parents!

The philosophy of 4S | Del Sur Nighthawks Lacrosse is to provide a positive experience for our young athletes to learn to play and love the game and to nurture within them a sense of respect for others.  4S | Del Sur Nighthawks Lacrosse has developed the attached "Program Code of Conduct" for players, coaches and parents.

“HONOR THE GAME” of lacrosse. Display good sportsmanship at all times on and off the field. Set a positive example.

Respect your teammates, coaches, referees and opponents at all times, even when others do not. Coaches and referees give their time for your benefit and should be respected.

Give 100% effort at each practice and game.

Support and encourage your teammates. Players should understand that lacrosse is a team game, and they should strive to be "team players."

Know the rules of the game of lacrosse and abide by them.

Wear the required equipment at all games and practices, and keep your equipment well maintained.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes; that is part of learning.

Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.

Obscene language or gestures will not be tolerated.

Learn from your coaches; practice hard; play smart; Have Fun!

4S | Del Sur Nighthawks Lacrosse firmly believes that young athletes learn valuable lessons by watching the behaviors and attitudes of the adults who supervise their activities.

“HONOR THE GAME” of lacrosse. Teach and practice good sportsmanship at all games and practices. You are role models!

A coach is a role model, who must act with the highest moral character possible.

Coaches must reinforce the self-image of each player. A coach must be positive and constructive.

Respect the game of lacrosse. Respect the officials.

Teach the rules of lacrosse. Abide by those rules in practices and games.

Establish objectives for the team and players and inform them of team and individual goals.

Emphasize the FUN of the game and the team, putting forth effort at all times, not wins and losses.

Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.

Obscene language or gestures will not be tolerated.

4S | Del Sur Nighthawks Lacrosse firmly believes that young athletes learn valuable lessons by watching the behaviors and attitudes of adults.

“HONOR THE GAME” of lacrosse. Teach and practice good sportsmanship at all times. You are role models!

Know the rules of the game of lacrosse.

Respect the game of lacrosse. Respect the officials. Respect the coaches, who volunteer their time for the benefit of our young athletes.

Do not coach your child. Let players play and coaches coach, and support both positively.

Emphasize the FUN of the game and the team, putting forth effort at all times, not wins and losses. 

Do not EVER criticize players regardless of the circumstance.

Follow the "24 Hour Rule"; if you have a complaint resulting from a game (or practice) situation, refer to Program Code of Conduct for resolution method to follow.

If there is ever a serious problem, notify the 4S | Del Sur Nighthawks Lacrosse Director, Tim Skoglin.