The single most important contribution a parent can make during a game is to model appropriate behavior. The second responsibility that athletes state they need their parents to do during the game is to focus on the team and the team's goals.

 

Vestal Athletic Program Parent or Guardian Code of Conduct

The purpose of the Parent or Guardian Code of Conduct is to develop parental support and positive role models for our athletic program. In the tradition of excellence, one purpose of Vestal’s athletic program is to promote the physical, mental, social and emotional well-being of each student and all of our student-athletes. Parents and guardians are an integral part of this process.

 

 Parent or Guardian Code of Conduct:

1. Pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement to my student-athlete and his or her team, coaches and school. 

2. Pledge to provide positive support and encouragement to the visiting team, their coaches and school. 

3. Maintain a positive behavior and attitude at all athletic contest. 

4. Respect the position and professionalism of the game official. 

5. Refrain from the use of foul language. 

6. Refrain from yelling criticism at my student-athlete and his or her coach or team. 

7. Refrain from making derogatory comments to players, other parents, game officials or school administrators. 

8. Refrain from interfering with the coach. 

9. Willing to let the coach be responsible for my son or daughter during practice, games and team related activities. 

10. Will assist in providing for student safety and welfare. 

11. Will sign and submit, with accurate information, all required student-athlete handbook forms to the Athletic Department. 

12. Will not attempt to circumvent any rules or guidelines of Vestal High School or the Athletic Dept.

 

Parent or Guardian Agreement 

The Parent or Guardian agrees to: 

1. Abide by the Parent or Guardian Code of Conduct at all athletic events involving Vestal Girls Lacrosse. 

2. Know and understand the information covered in the Athletic handbook and encourage my son or daughter to abide by the Athletic Handbook. 

3. Encourage good sportsmanship by personally demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and game officials. 

4. Treat all players, coaches, fans and officials with respect, regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.