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• I will support the GAYAA’s initiative that all rules, decisions, progress and goals are strictly “About the Kids!”

• I will have fun and enjoy the game.

• I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.

• I will not encourage my child, or any person to engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.I will treat any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee with respect regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or ability. I will encourage my child to treat any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee with respect regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or ability.

• I will not engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety or well-being of any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee. I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety or well being of any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.

• I will not possess alcohol, illegal drugs or weapons while attending a GAYAA game, practice, or event and I will not attend a GAYAA youth event while under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. I will not permit my child, or encourage any other person, to use drugs or alcohol at a youth sports event and will not permit my child, or encourage any other person, to attend, coach, officiate or participate in a youth sports event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• I will not use profanity for any reason during games or practices or encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in the use of profanity.

• I will not engage in violence or verbal or physical threats of violence before, during or after games or practices. I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.

I, as a Player @ GAYAA, promise to uphold this Code of Conduct

• I will have fun and enjoy the game.

• I will conduct myself with good sportsmanship at all times.

• I will work hard to improve my skills and be a team player.

• I will attend practices and games as a member of this team and will be punctual.

• I will respect my Manager/Coach, teammates, opponents, spectators and Officials.

• I will not argue the calls of Officials.

• I will not use profanity for any reason during games or practices

• I will not engage in violence or threats of violence before, during or after games or practices

• I will not use illegal drugs, tobacco, or alcohol

• I will respect the property of others which includes the place where practices/games are held and items belonging to my teammates and coaching staff.  (GAYAA, teammates, etc). I will help to leave the property in the condition or better than it was found.

• In order that all players participate, GAYAA has a strict playing time requirement for all players. I understand that, should my manager/coach violate these requirements, there may be consequences including a forfeit of the game.

• I agree to abide by all rules for the sport that I am playing.

•  Should I violate any part of the Code of Conduct, I understand there may be consequences.

• I will not possess alcohol, tobacco drugs or weapons while attending a GAYAA game or practice.
  
  
• I will work hard to improve each players skills and the performance of my team.
  
  
• I will respect my players, parents, opponents, spectators, Game Officials and League Officials
  
  
• I will not negatively address any player on the same or opposing team before, during, or after a game or practice. Negative engagement with a child will result in severe consequences from the league.
  
  
• I will be respectful in challenging calls made on the court, conducting myself as an example to my players.
  
  
• I will not yell at anyone for any reason during or after a game, including my child.
  
  
• I will commit to attending and being punctual for practices and games. When I cannot be there, I will make every attempt to find a replacement.
  
  
• I will be respectful, at all times, of the officials. I will not argue or threaten any official before, during or after a game. I understand that if this rule is violated there will be consequences from the league.
  
  
• I will respect all Henrico County School property. I will not move or remove any property in the gym prior to practice. I understand should a coach, parent or player violate these rules, there may be consequences from the league and/or school involved.
  
  
• There will be no food or drink brought into any Henrico County School gym by any parents, players, coaches or fans for practices or games. Violation of this rule will result in consequences from the league and/or county.
  
  
• In order that all players participate, GAYAA has a strict playing time requirement for all players. I understand that, should I violate these requirements, there may be consequences from the league, including forfeiture.

• I agree to read, support and abide by GAYAA’s All Division Rules and the individual Division Rules for my team’s age bracket.
  
  
• Should I violate any part of the GAYAA Code of Conduct and the additional items herein, I understand there may be league consequences and will abide by any such decision of GAYAA Basketball.
  
  
• I understand that until a Parent and Player have accepted their Code of Conduct and I have confirmed this via email with my Division Commissioner, that player may not participate in any practices or games.

• I will not possess alcohol, tobacco drugs or weapons while attending a GAYAA game or practice.
  
  
• I will work hard to improve each players skills and the performance of my team.
  
  
• I will respect my players, parents, opponents, spectators, Game Officials and League Officials.
  
  
• I will not negatively address any player on the same or opposing team before, during, or after a game or practice. Negative engagement with a child will result in severe consequences from the organization.
  
  
• I will be respectful in challenging calls made on the field, conducting myself as an example to my players.
  
  
• I will not yell at anyone for any reason during or after a game, including my child.
  
  
• I will commit to attending and being punctual for practices and games. When I cannot be there, I will make every attempt to find a replacement.
  
  
• I will be respectful, at all times, of the officials. I will not argue or threaten any official before, during or after a game. I understand that if this rule is violated there will be consequences from the league.
  
  
• I will respect all GAYAA and Henrico County property. I will help to leave the property in the condition or better than it was found.
  
  
• In order that all players participate, GAYAA has a strict playing time requirement for all players. I understand that, should I violate these requirements, there may be consequences from the league, including forfeiture.

• I agree to read, support and abide by Babe Ruth rules and GAYAA’s All Division Rules and the individual Division Rules for my team’s division.
  
  
• Should I violate any part of the GAYAA Code of Conduct and the additional items herein, I understand there may be league consequences and will abide by any such decision of GAYAA Operations Committee.
  
  
• I understand that until a Parent and Player have accepted their Code of Conduct and I have confirmed this via email with my League Commissioner, that player may not participate in any practices or games.