Glen Arm Gladiators Code of Conduct

Player and Parent Code of Conduct

  • All Players and Parents (or legal guardians) must read, understand, and sign this form prior to the player’s full participation on a Gladiators basketball team.

  • Anyone who violates the Code of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action by their team’s head coach or director(s).  This disciplinary action may include a loss of playing time in games or the forfeiture of the privilege to participate in the program for the season.

  • I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, & by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice, or tournament.

  • I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting, refusing to shake hands, or using profane language or gestures. 

  • I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of athletes.

  • I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect at all times regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or ability. 

  • I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.

  • I will respect the officials and coaches for their authority during games and practices; I will never confront coaches at the gymnasium but will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed-upon time and place. 

  • I will refrain from coaching my child/other players during games and practices unless I’m one of the coaches.

  • I will show respect to all coaches, game officials, parents, teammates and opposing players at all times, and will never act in a manner that is disrespectful to them or my team.

  • I will demonstrate good sportsmanship regardless of the score or situation by acting in a positive manner towards coaches, officials, and other players.

  • I will help to clean the gymnasium/bench area at both home and away games. 

  • I will display good sportsmanship and a commitment to my team at all times.

  • I have read and will also abide by the 8 rules for players in the Team Rules & Expectations document.

 Gladiators Basketball Teams Rules & Expectations

1. Practice attendance is mandatory. Please arrive on time and be ready to start at the designated time. If missing practices becomes an issue, playing time may be impacted.

2. Illness, a family emergency, or a school function will be considered an excused absence, if communicated to the coach a reasonable time (2 hours) prior to the practice or game.

3. Players should arrive at games and be ready at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled game time. 

4. Goofing off during practice is disruptive and unfair to your teammates and coaches. If this occurs on a consistent basis, playing time/membership in the organization may impacted.

5. The basketball court is for the team and coaches only during practices. Siblings or friends are not allowed on the court during practice or games unless asked by the coach.

6. Parents/guardians will be allowed to watch practices, but parents/guardians are not permitted to communicate with your child during practice. If this becomes a concern, parents/guardians will be asked to leave the gym.

7. If you have a concern about your child’s development, playing time, health issues, etc., please do not approach the coach before, during, right after a game or practice. Please contact the coach by preferred method after the game or practice to make an appointment to talk outside of the gym and away from other team members.

8. Parents please remember to release your child to the coach and the team. Cheer for all Gladiators players to make a positive experience. Please do not coach your son/daughter or the team from the sideline. Refrain from using improper language towards refs and opposing fans/players. Let the referees ref the game.

*Finally, remember we are all Gladiators!

By signing and submitting this document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) and player indicate they have read & understand the Code of Conduct & Expectations documents.