Player Code of Conduct Agreement

HEREFORD LACROSSE CLUB PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT HLC is a club dedicated to the development of lacrosse skills and the complete athlete. Our goal is to instill a love and respect for the game, enhance each individual player's lacrosse skill and encourage multi-sport athletic participation. We use a developmentally appropriate, systematic approach to teaching the game of lacrosse. Our use of stations, small sided games and skill specific drills is done to build a player's lacrosse skills, game IQ and athletic prowess.

As a player of the Hereford Lacrosse Club I agree to: Honor the Game I will “Honor the Game.” I will show respect for all participants of the game including parents, coaches, players, opponents, opposing fans, and officials.

Participate I understand and accept the importance of practice and game attendance. I will make every reasonable effort to attend all scheduled practices, games and team events and to notify my head coach in advance if I cannot attend a practice or game. I understand that my absence will negatively impact each team member and team performance. I will abide by the attendance policy as follows:

Excused absence: 1. Seasonal sport or school conflict 2. Death or family emergency 3. Out of town because of unforeseen circumstances

Excused absences are communicated to the coaching staff prior to the absence. If one of those reasons occurs and is not communicated, coach determines if it is unexcused.

Consequences for unexcused absence: 1. First offense - warning and probation 2. Second offense - suspended for 1 half of a game 3. Third offense - suspended for full game 4. Fourth offense - removed from team with no refund

Learn I agree to participate fully in practices, games and homework assignments. I agree to put forth my best effort at all times so that I may learn the skills necessary to be successful in the sport of lacrosse.

My signature confirms that I have read, understand and agree to abide by the HLC Code of Conduct Guidelines.

Player Signature: ______Date: ______Player Name Printed:______