High Quality
Open the downloaded document, and select print from the file menu (PDF reader required).
ZERO TOLERANCE RULE
At no time may parents or coaches act inappropriately at games or practices. Upon the firstoccurrence a warning will be given by a board member. Upon the second occurrence theoffender must leave the field until the game or practice is over. If this occurs again within theseason, the board may vote not to allow the offender to return to the field for a period of time.The following actions may cause a parent to be ejected from a game/practice:
•
Yelling negative comments at players. Yell all of the positive comments that you want, but itdoes not help anyone to cut down a young athlete trying his best to perform.
•
Interfering with coaching. Directing a football team during a game is a hectic task. Pleaseavoid an urge to interfere with any of the coaching activities.
•
Yelling at officials.The following announcement will be made at the beginning of all home games:
Barre Youth Football has a zero tolerance rule for inappropriate actions. If someone is asked to leave the premises the game will stop until that person leaves. Inappropriate actions include but are not limited to: yelling negative comments to players, coaches or officials, or interfering with coaching. Please enjoy the game.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board meets monthly throughout the year. The Barre Youth Football Program By-Laws canbe found onwww.bysafootball.comor ask for a copy.The board works to assure this program stays in-line with the BYSA Board and the NVYFLBoard rules and policies. The BYSA Football Board Chair attends the monthly BYSA Boardmeeting, and the NVYFL Board meetings with coaches.This Board and all volunteers are the future of this program. Parents/Guardians are encouragedto take an active role, during AND off season.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Under no circumstances should players view, or overhear adults quarreling over BYSAYouth Football issues
. The following is the complaint process.1.
PARENT REPRESENTATIVE
: Report concern to their parent representative for gradelevel.a. The Parent Representative will be presented to the parents at each parentmeeting and their contact information will be in each newsletter. The ParentRepresentatives are the contact between the parents and the coaches,coordinators, board, etc.2.
HEAD COACH
: If satisfaction is not reached, the parent may then speak with the headcoach (OFF OF THE FIELD ONLY)3.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
: If satisfaction is not reached, the parent may then speak withthe Board of Directors
4.
BYSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
: If satisfactions is not reached, the parent may thenspeak with the BYSA Board of Directors.
ATTENDANCE
1. Players should arrive 10 minutes prior to practice to put on their equipment and be lined upand ready to begin warm-ups at practice time.2. Players should arrive 1 hour prior to a game to warm up and get ready with the team.3. Players should be pickup up on time after practices. Head coaches are required to stay withor delegate a coach to stay with players until their parents arrive.
Three late pick-ups by aparent without prior discussion with a coach will warrant the loss of the equipmentdeposit.
4.
Players will be reminded of their responsibilities for the next practice or game. If a playercannot attend a practice due to illness, or other reason, the player MUST contact their HeadCoach. The phone numbers of the head coaches are listed on the website(
www.bysafootball.com
) and in each week’s newsletter. It is essential that coaches knowprior to practices/games that a player will be absent. It may change the practice plan.
If aplayers does not contact his/her coach he may be required given a punishment (laps,push-ups, etc.) by the coach upon their return.
TEAM SIZE
No team shall be larger than 40 players. However, coaches may decided to break teams intoJV and Varsity if there are less than 40 players.
PLAYING TIME
All players at all levels are guaranteed at least 6 plays. Each team will track to be sure that eachplayer meets the minimum UNLESS the player has not attended practice or is underpunishment from the coach. After the 6 play minimum relative playing time will depend upon theattitude and performance of the player in both practice and game situations. If a player does notget his 6 plays s/he will start the next game and will play at least 12 plays in the second game.
5th QUARTER
Many teams in the league choose to play a 5th quarter. Barre will not play 5th quarters. Thecoaches and parents feel it is demeaning to the players. All players deserve to get field timeduring a game.
ON THE FIELD
Due to the fact are fields property lent by schools we must follow these rules at all times outrespect for the schools:1. There is absolutely NO SMOKING while on school grounds!2. No pets.3. No drugs.4. No alcoholic beverages5. Only players, coaches, and authorized persons may be on the playing and/or practice fieldat any time. Parents may watch from the sidelines6. All parents must remain 15 feet from the sidelines during games (due to the league fieldliability insurance coverage)
EQUIPMENT
Players are issued a full set of equipment at the beginning of the season in exchange for a $25deposit. If the equipment is returned dirty or damaged the parents will be receive their deposit.Also if the equipment is irreparable, the parent must pay for replacement equipment.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Player may communicate with coaches about any problems they are having with football or withschool work Coaches need to understand their emotional state because it will affect how theywill play, and in some cases the safety of the players. Confidentiality is assumed betweencoaches and their players unless the safety of the player may be in jeopardy.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
All practices will take place at the Barre City Elementary School fields. We will have practice inthe rain. In the event of lightning during practice, we are required to clear the field for 20minutes. During this 20-minute period we will take shelter in the school. If there isthunder/lightning twice within a 20 minute period the coaches will cancel practice. The playersand coaches will remain in the school until everyone is picked up. Please remain aware of theweather and arrive at the practice field early when situation such as this are apparent.
PRACTICES
Practices will be every night for the first two weeks. Following the second week of practice thecoaches will announce the practice schedule for each level. The practice schedules will also benoted in the weekly newsletters.
INJURIES
The BYSA Youth Football Program will follow the NVYFL protocol for injured players duringgames and at practices.
Players are instructed to stay down on the field if they are injured. They should not attemptto get off the field of play on their own.
Two coaches should go out to the injured player.
Coaches will do a preliminary evaluation of the injured player. Using conservative judgment,the EMT will be called out to the field if necessary. If any bone/joint injury is suspected.
Once the EMT takes over, coaches and parents are required to follow his/her instructions.The EMT will determine if an ambulance is needed. If it is not, the player will be assisted offthe field and treated. The EMT as to whether or not the player may go back into the gamewill make recommendations.
At no time will a parent be allowed to overrule the EMT!
The EMT will also advise parents as to whether or not private medical treatment will beneeded. If this protocol is not followed, it can put the BYSA Youth Football Program in aliable situation.
Once the EMT comes onto the field, parents/guardians may also come onto the field; theymust stand back, however, to all the EMT to work. The coach(s) will also step back andstand with the parent(s).
Any minor injury that occurs in practice, or a game, should be treated by one of the coaches.(Designate which coach this will be prior to games/practices. It would make sense to havethis coach also responsible for equipment repair.) Parents should not assume this role. Thisway the coach is aware of the seriousness of the injury, or the condition of the equipment.
ACCOUNTING
1. All cash received will be deposited within 72 hours of receipt.2. All money received should be counted by the coordinator and the treasurer, the depositslip should be completed and signed by both agreeing to the amount. The coordinator isresponsible to submit a notice to the treasurer with each deposit of who has or has notpaid for their program (raffles, registration, silent auction, ect.)3. Nothing shall be paid with the concession cash except emergency items needed to runthe concession stand.
Add a Comment