Code of Conduct

DYFCA has a zero-tolerate policy for verbal or physical abuse directed at volunteer coaches, referees, or players from any parent, player, or spectator. Everyone -including parents, players and coaches, and spectators - is expected to adhere to the code of conduct at all GFL and DYFCA events.
As a parent, I commit to:

1.  Abiding by the rules of DYFCA, including the Code of Conduct and the Regulations and Obligations outlined in the Registration information.
2. Adhering to the rules of the Gwinnett Football League “GFL”, the governing body of all Gwinnett County Youth Football Associations, including their Code of Conduct.
3. Paying all fees owed to Duluth Youth Football & Cheer Association.
4. Ensuring that my child understands the park rules.
5. Ensure that my child is punctual for practice, games and all scheduled events.
6. Supporting the coaches, players, and cheerleaders, while teaching the value of commitment, sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and fair play.
7. Supporting my child's team and helping ensure that athletic contests are a positive educational experience for my child and DYFCA.
8. Offering constructive criticism about my child's team to the head coach and/or association officials at an appropriate time, aiming for a positive outcome for everyone involved.
9. Accepting the decisions of the game officials (including coaches) as fair and made to the best of their ability. The officials’ decisions are final.
10. Always displaying exemplary sportsmanship.
11. Encouraging that good athletes are also good students who are physically and mentally alert.
12. Ensuring that every football/cheerleading activity serves as a training ground for life and promotes good mental and physical health by being present to support the children.
13. Refraining from being under the influence of, or in possession of alcohol and/or illegal substances on game and practice fields.
14. Staying behind the designated spectator line or fence during game and practice.
15. Refraining from interfering with or interrupting the coaching staff during games or practices.
16. Not criticizing officials or coaches, directly abuse or profane language toward them, undermining their authority.
17. Avoiding criticism of the opposing team, its players, coaches, or spectators and refraining from inciting unsportsmanlike behavior.
18. Not undermining the authority of the coach or DYFCA in any manner.