DLC Terms and Conditions
As a coach within the Denver Lacrosse Club program I agree to abide by the following guidelines:
I will honor the ROOTS of the game:
Rules – I agree to refuse to bend the rules to win. I will honor the letter and spirit of the rules at all times.
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Opponents – I agree to treat opponents with respect. A worthy opponent is a gift that brings out the best in our abilities.
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Officials – I agree to treat officials with respect at all times.
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Team – I agree care for every player on my team as well as every player within our program.
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Self – I promise to live up to my own standards even when others don’t.
I will keep an open line of communications with my parents.
I will provide schedules for both practice and games in a timely manner.
I will meet with my parents at the beginning of the season to discuss general rules I expect the players and parents to abide by.
Terms and Conditions for DLC Players
As a participant of Denver Lacrosse Club, I acknowledge the privilege that my parents have provided for me by allowing me to participate in recreational activities.
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I will know my schedule, both for practice and games and do my best to be ready to participate at a time the coach designates.
I will honor the ROOTS of the game:
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Rules – I agree to refuse to bend the rules to win. I will honor the letter and spirit of the rules at all times.
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Opponents – I agree to treat opponents with respect. A worthy opponent is a gift that brings out the best in my abilities.
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Officials – I agree to treat officials with respect at all times.
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Teammates – I agree to treat all my teammates with respect at all times. I will promise to not do anything that will embarrass our team.
- Self – I promise to live up to my own standards even when others don’t
DLC Expectations for Parents
As a parent, you play a special role in contributing to the needs and development of youngsters. Through your encouragement and good example, you can help assure that all the boys and girls learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline. With your help, young people can learn to work together, to sacrifice for the good of the team, to enjoy winning and deal appropriately with defeat – all while becoming physically fit and healthy. Best of all, they will have fun.
Support Your Child
Supporting your child by giving encouragement and showing interest in their team is very important. Help your child work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than victory – that way your child will always be a winner despite the outcome of the game!
Always Be Positive
Parents serve as role models for their children. Become aware of this and work to be a positive role model. Applaud good plays by your child’s team as well as good plays by the opposing team. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sports activities.
Remember That Your Child Wants to Have Fun
Remember that your child is the one playing lacrosse, not you. It’s very important to let children establish their own goals – to play the game for themselves. Take care not to impose your own standards and goals on them. Don’t put too heavy a burden on your child to win games. Surveys reveal that 72% of children would rather play for a losing team than ride the bench for a winning team. Children play for the fun of playing.
Reinforce Positive Behavior
Positive reinforcement is the best way to help your child achieve their goals and their natural fear of failure. Nobody likes to make mistakes. If your child does make one, remember it’s all part of learning, so encourage your child’s efforts and point out the good things your child accomplished.
Don’t Be a Sideline Coach or Referee
Coaches and referees are usually parents just like you. They volunteer their time to help make your child’s youth lacrosse experience a positive one. They need your support too. That means refraining from coaching or refereeing from the sidelines. As a volunteer organization, there’s usually always an opportunity for you to take your interest in coaching or refereeing to the next level and become one yourself!
PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!
Foster the Highest Ideals and Character Traits
Lacrosse is the oldest American game. Native Americans have played the game long before our colonies were settled. Through the sport of lacrosse, our Native Americans celebrated their spiritual values and highest ideals. Lacrosse has been played at the club and collegiate level since the late 1800’s.
In an effort to promote the purest and best values of the game, USL has partnered with the Positive Coaching Alliance to promote positive coaching and good sportsmanship throughout the sport of lacrosse. US Lacrosse has developed a “Code of Conduct,” to enhance the quality of participation and the development of a sense of community for all people and organizations involved with lacrosse. This code will help to encourage and foster the highest ideals and character traits in the players, coaches, parents, officials, spectators and fans involved with the sport of lacrosse. USL is committed to the preservation of the true meaning of “Honor the Game” for all those who enjoy the sport.
To fulfill this commitment, USL requires all players, coaches, officials, parents and spectators to sign and abide by a “Code of Conduct” that embodies basic common sense principles; demonstrates consideration of others; and projects a positive image to our youth as well as men and women of all ages participating in the sport.
