[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Cresskill 2-4-2004 by Ord. No. 04-02-1278. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
Whereas, New Jersey has adopted the New Jersey Code of
Conduct Law (P.L. 2002, Chapter 74), and encourages governing bodies to enact
a Code of Conduct; and
B.
Whereas, Cresskill wishes to encourage and further good
sportsmanship in its recreation program;
C.
Now therefore be it resolved, to accomplish the state
and Cresskill objectives, Cresskill adopts this chapter as the law for Cresskill
and directs that in order to participate in Cresskill recreation programs,
the parents or legal guardians of a participant must sign and agree to the
Code of Conduct and satisfy all other segments of the Cresskill Recreation
Committee, including but not limited to compliance with the Committee's
written policy for sports participation.
Interscholastic and youth sports programs play an important role in
promoting the physical, social and emotional development of children. It is
therefore essential for parents, coaches and officials to encourage youth
athletes to embrace the values of good sportsmanship. Moreover, adults involved
in youth sports events should be models of good sportsmanship and should lead
by example by demonstrating fairness, respect, and self control.
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I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement
for all children participating in youth sports by following this Athletic
Code of Conduct.
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I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support
for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice or any other
youth sports event.
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I will place the emotional and physical well being of all players, ahead
of any competitive desire to defeat the opposing team.
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I will cooperate to see that all children play in a safe and healthy
environment.
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I recognize that my child's coach is trained in the responsibilities
of being a youth sports coach and that the coach will uphold the Athletic
Code of Conduct.
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I will support coaches and officials working with my child and all other
players in order to encourage a positive, enjoyable experience for all players,
coaches, and officials.
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I will promote a sports environment for my child and all other players
that are free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and will refrain from use of
the same at all youth sports events.
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I acknowledge that the games are for the children - not adults and are
to encourage good sportsmanship, not competition.
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I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for all children, coaches,
and officials.
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I will demand my child treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials
with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, ability, or disability.
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I will help all children enjoy their youth sports experience by doing
whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, supporting coaches, or providing
transportation in a reasonable and safe manner.
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I agree that should my child fail to abide by the provisions of the
Cresskill Recreation, Athletic Code of Conduct in the judgment of a coach,
official or a school hoard or youth sports organization, my child will be
subject to all disciplinary actions authorized by said code.
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I hereby agree that if I fail to conform my conduct to the foregoing
while attending, coaching, officiating or participating in a youth sports
event I will be subject to disciplinary actions, including but not limited
to the following in any order or combination:
A.
Verbal warning issued by a league, organization or school
official.
B.
Written warning issued by a league, organization or school
official.
C.
Suspension or immediate ejection from a youth sports
event issued by a league, organization or school official who is authorized
to issue such suspension or ejection by a school board or youth sports organization.
D.
Suspension from multiple youth sports events issued by
a league, organization or school official who is authorized to issue such
suspension by a school board or youth sports organization.
E.
Season suspension from multiple youth sports events issued
by youth sports organization or school board.
