PLAYER CONDUCT

1. Players will be expected to show up to practice and competitions on time. 60 minutes before the first scheduled game and 60 minutes before each subsequent game. Please arrive 15 minutes before practice starts to prepare on time. Players should be in full uniform/practice gear and prepared to warm-up.

2. Players are allowed to miss two of the total practices scheduled in a season for any reason. Missing more than this can impact playing time, and we ask that you communicate with your teams’ coaches or club director for approval to miss additional practices.

3. Equal playing time is not guaranteed for any player, although it is a high priority, and every player will play extensively. Policy violations and poor sportsmanship will affect playing time and can lead to tournament and club expulsion.

4. Players must understand that WINNING is NOT the most important priority. Development and competition of the game of lacrosse as a team is the emphasis and always will be our priority.

5. We will not discuss playing time with parents without the player present. This is the responsibility of the player and if a player has questions or concerns, they can schedule a time to meet and talk with their team coach and program director.

6. A player may not leave a tournament early, unless in extreme circumstances. Leaving early may result in limited playing time at the next tournament.

7. Players are expected to clean up before leaving the playing or practice area.

8. Players will be expected to always represent Circle City Lacrosse with class and respect.

9. Players who talk back to coaches or referees will be immediately removed from any event currently participating in.

10. Players will not use any form of abusive, obscene, or profane language.

11. Players are expected to treat other people’s property with respect and care.

PARENTS CONDUCT

1. Parents are expected to encourage their child’s skill development and attendance at practices.

2. Parents are expected to encourage their child to play by the rules.

3. Parents are expected to learn and understand the rules of girls’ lacrosse.

4. Parents or family will refrain from any abusive or profane language or gestures towards anyone.

5. Parents will not coach from the sideline. Parents or family members will never address any Circle City Lacrosse coaches, Administrator, players, or family members through abusive or profane language, gestures, or any other type of communication. Violation of this rule is grounds for immediate dismissal of the player and family from the club.

6. Parents and our team spectators must stand on opposite sides of our bench.

7. Parents are required to defer to Directors for all decisions regarding coaching strategy, team organization, or tournament structure.

CLUB CONDUCT

1. Players are permitted to participate with other clubs or guest play at tournaments if it does not directly conflict with Circle City participation in a tournament that weekend. If a player elects to play for multiple clubs including Circle City, Circle City will take precedent on any tournament weekend in which there might be a conflict.

2. If a player decides to miss a club tournament weekend to participate with another club, then that player may be removed from the program and their team moving forward, and no refund will be offered. This will be the discretion of the club director and team coaches.

3. If a player elects to participate with multiple clubs, Circle City practice will take priority over other clubs’ practice unless approved by the club director and team coaches.

RECRUITING CONDUCT

1. Players need to be proactive and attentive to their recruiting progress.

2. Players and Parents will not demand that the Circle City Lacrosse staff contact college coaches on their behalf.

3. We do not guarantee that any college coaches will see you.                    

4. You must do the work to communicate with coaches by following all NCAA rules.

5. Scholarships for athletics or academics are not guaranteed by Circle City Lacrosse.