LA PINE SPORTS ACADEMY (LPSA)

Player Code of Conduct & Participation Agreement

Purpose

The La Pine Sports Academy is committed to providing a safe, positive, and development-focused environment for youth athletics.

Participation in LPSA is a privilege. All athletes are expected to represent themselves, their team, and the La Pine community with respect, effort, and integrity.

Program Philosophy

La Pine Sports Academy is a developmental program designed to prepare athletes for middle school and high school sports.

While LPSA provides recreational opportunities for participation, we operate with structured expectations that promote discipline, teamwork, and coach-led development.

Athlete Commitment

Athletes agree to:

• give their best effort at all practices and games

• be coachable and willing to learn

• maintain a positive attitude

• support teammates and contribute to a team-first environment

• come prepared and ready to participate

Respect & Sportsmanship

Athletes must demonstrate respect at all times.

This includes:

• respecting coaches, teammates, officials, and opponents

• using appropriate language and behavior

• showing good sportsmanship, win or lose

• accepting coaching and officiating decisions appropriately

• athletes will not argue with, disrespect, or display negative behavior toward referees or officials

• during games and practices, players are expected to listen to and follow direction from their coaches only

Team Expectations

Athletes are expected to:

• attend practices and games consistently

• communicate absences in advance when possible

• arrive on time and ready to participate

• follow team rules set by the coach

• wear appropriate gear and uniforms

Behavior Standards

Athletes shall not:

• bully, harass, or intimidate others

• use abusive or inappropriate language

• engage in unsportsmanlike conduct

• disrupt practices, games, or team activities

• damage equipment or facilities

LPSA has zero tolerance for harassment, bullying, or discrimination.

Substance-Free Policy

Athletes are strictly prohibited from:

• using drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products

• being under the influence during any LPSA activity

Anti-Hazing Policy

Hazing is strictly prohibited.

Any behavior that humiliates, intimidates, or harms another athlete is not allowed and will result in disciplinary action.

Safety & Responsibility

Athletes are expected to:

• follow all safety instructions from coaches

• use equipment properly

• report injuries immediately

• avoid unsafe or reckless behavior

Communication Expectations

Athletes should:

• communicate respectfully with coaches and teammates

• use team communication platforms appropriately

• include parents/guardians when appropriate

Participation & Playing Time (Rec + Academy Standard)

LPSA provides fair playing opportunities while maintaining a structured, coach-led environment.

Participation may be temporarily limited if a player:

• is not following safety rules

• is being disruptive or disrespectful

• is not making a reasonable effort

• misses practices without communication

Any limitations will be used as a teaching tool, not punishment, and players will be given the opportunity to return to full participation.

Coaches have discretion to manage participation in a way that supports the safety, development, and overall team environment.

Academic Commitment (Optional – Academy Focus)

As a developmental program preparing athletes for school sports, LPSA encourages strong academic habits.

School, family, and sports should be prioritized in that order.

While academics are not required for participation at the LPSA level, families may choose to participate in an academic accountability standard.

Scholar Athlete Option (Optional)

Families who choose to opt in agree to the following:

• athletes will make a reasonable effort to stay in good academic standing

• if academic performance becomes a concern, parents may implement academic priorities over participation

• the goal is to build habits that prepare athletes for middle school and high school expectations

Parent Initial (Optional): _________

Discipline & Accountability

Failure to follow this agreement may result in:

• verbal warning

• temporary removal from practice or game situations

• suspension from team activities

• removal from a team

• removal from LPSA programs

The LPSA Board reserves the right to determine disciplinary action based on the severity of violations.

Parent / Guardian Expectations

LPSA recognizes that parents and guardians play a critical role in creating a positive youth sports experience.

Parents/Guardians agree to:

• support all players, not just their own child

• demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times

• respect coaches, officials, and volunteers

• refrain from coaching or directing players from the sideline during practices and games

• allow coaches to coach and support a coach-led environment

• communicate concerns respectfully and at appropriate times

• LPSA operates as a developmental program preparing athletes for school sports, where sideline coaching is not permitted

• players will be instructed to follow coach direction over any sideline instruction

Parents/Guardians shall not:

• engage in disrespectful or confrontational behavior

• argue with officials, coaches, or other spectators

• use abusive or inappropriate language

• create a negative or disruptive environment

Parent Sideline Conduct Enforcement

As a feeder program preparing athletes for middle school and high school sports, LPSA expects a game environment that mirrors higher levels of play.

To support player development and maintain consistency, the following process will be used:

Verbal reminder

Direct warning

Removal from sideline for the remainder of the event

Suspension from future events if behavior continues

LPSA reserves the right to remove any spectator whose behavior negatively impacts the experience of players, coaches, or officials.

Athlete Agreement

I understand that participation in LPSA is a privilege and agree to follow this Code of Conduct.

Athlete Name: ______________________

Signature: _________________________

Date: _____________________________

Sport / Team: ______________________

Parent / Guardian Agreement

I have reviewed this agreement with my child and understand the expectations of participation.

Parent/Guardian Name: ______________

Signature: _________________________

Date: _____________________________