The Toms River Lacrosse Club (TRLC) has the goal of educating its participating youth in the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, leadership and teamwork through the teaching and supervision of the game of lacrosse.

In order to carry out the goals of TRLC and to keep all participants focused on the recreational and educational nature of the game, TRLC has adopted the following policy:

Players and parents are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that “Honors the Game” at all times.

 

Players Code of Conduct:
A player may be benched or suspended from play, at the discretion of a TRLC coach or official, for any unsportsmanlike conduct, including, but not limited to the following behavior:

* Using obscene or foul language in a boisterous manner to anyone, especially opposing players, coaches and officials.
* Openly disputing or arguing about any decision by an official.
* Using excessive physical force on or off the playing field.
* Trash talking or baiting other players.
* Being dishonest or disrespectful to teammates, coaches or opposing players.
* Defacing or damaging the buildings, grounds or equipment at any playing or practice field, home or away.

 

Parents Code of Conduct:
TRLC encourages parents to support their players and teams. A parent may be removed from participating in any TRLC events, at the discretion of a TRLC coach or official, for any unsportsmanlike conduct, including, but not limited to the following behavior:

* Sideline “coaching” during games.
* Engaging in arguments with any coach or official during practices and/or games.
* Using obscene or foul language in a boisterous manner to anyone, especially opposing players, coaches and officials.
* Openly disputing or arguing about any decision by an official.
* Being dishonest or disrespectful to parents, coaches or opposing teams.

Should there be a concern about the way a game is being coached; parents are to talk to the coach privately off the field. This is generally the fastest means to a resolution. We ask that parents abide by the 24-hour rule and bring any issues to the coach’s attention after waiting 24-hours. If parents are not satisfied with the coach’s response to concerns, they are to contact an official of the TRLC to discuss the concerns. Please remember that the coaches are unpaid volunteers.

If a TRLC participant (parent or player) is viewed as having breached the Code of Conduct based on the judgment of other participants, a 3 member committee (President, Vice president, Girls/Boys director) will consider the situation and provide a ruling that may include a suspension of the participant from TRLC events for the remainder of the season.

 

Coaches Code of Conduct:
A coach may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension, at the discretion of the Toms River Lacrosse Club Board or the Coastal Lacrosse League, for any unsportsmanlike conduct, including, but not limited to, the following behavior:

• Using obscene or foul language in a boisterous manner directed at anyone, including players, other coaches, officials, or spectators.
• Openly disputing or arguing any decision by an official in a manner deemed inappropriate or excessive.
• Encouraging or tolerating excessive physical force or unsafe play from players, on or off the field.
• Engaging in trash talk, baiting, or otherwise instigating inappropriate behavior toward players, coaches, officials, or spectators.
• Demonstrating dishonesty or disrespect toward players, fellow coaches, officials, or opposing teams.
• Failing to model appropriate sportsmanship, including humility in victory and graciousness in defeat.
• Damaging or defacing the facilities, grounds, or equipment at any playing or practice field, home or away.

Coaches are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and sportsmanship to foster a positive and respectful environment for all participants.