<p> 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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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:</p><p>Excused absence: 1. Seasonal sport or school conflict 2. Death or family emergency 3. Out of town because of unforeseen circumstances</p><p>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.</p><p>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</p><p>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. </p><p>My signature confirms that I have read, understand and agree to abide by the HLC Code of Conduct Guidelines. </p><p>Player Signature: ______Date: ______Player Name Printed:______</p>