Hyde Park Junior Spartans

Hyde Park Jr. Spartans 

Code of Conduct

Hyde Park Jr. Spartans will not tolerate verbal abuse of its volunteer coaches from any Fan, Parent or Spectator. This is YOUTH football , not the NFL. Fans, as well as the players and coaches, are expected to abide by a code of conduct at all Hyde Park Jr. Spartans Football/Cheerleading Events Home or Away.

While 99% of the adults in the program will abide by this code without being told, this code is being published to protect the children and volunteers from the 1%.

Fans' Code of Conduct

Fans will abide by a Code of Conduct, which includes the following provisions. 

1. Not criticize the players/cheerleaders or coaches in front of the other spectators in the stands, but reserve constructive criticism for later, in private.

2. Accept decisions of the game officials (including referees and coaches) on the field as being fair and called to the best ability of said officials. Arguing with referees may result in a TEAM penalty, so please use restraint!

3. Not criticize an opposing team, its players, coaches, or fans by word of mouth or by gesture.

4. Refrain from using physical or verbal abuse or profane language at any time at the game, practice field, or other Hyde Park Jr. Spartans function.

5. Abstain from being under the influence of or in possession of and/or alcoholic beverages and the possession or use of any illegal substance on both the game and practice fields. 

6. Only coach/team moms are allowed on the sidelines during a game.

7. Not interfere/interrupt the coaching staff before, during or after games or at practice.

8. Not express complaints about coaches in stands or to coaches in front of or around the children (i.e. right after a game or practice). 

If any of these rules are broken, Hyde Park Jr. Spartans shall have the authority to impose a penalty.

*No Alcoholic beverages will be allowed around our youth Football Program. We are also aware of the Plastic Cups. We hope they contain Water or Pop. Our volunteers willnot put themselves in a position to confront anyone but if it is determined without a doubt you are in violation, then the Chicago Police will be called upon to help us enforce the rule. We thank you in advance for helping us with this rule.

                                      Violations

Any parent or fan who violates the code of conduct risks further participation of the child in the program. The following outlines enforcement procedures:

1. Any fan who violates the code of conduct or becomes a nuisance will be asked to leave by 

the head coach and can be suspended from all team activities.

2. If the fan fails to leave upon request, the child may be suspended from further 

participation in team activities by the head coach.

3. The head coach along with the executive board will decide the duration of the 

suspension: from one to four weeks (or) if the child will be dropped from the program. The 

decision will be based on the severity of the infraction and the attitude of the parent(s).

4. Any parent or fan who violates the code of conduct risks the future participation of 

his/her children in the program. Depending on the severity of the incident the board of 

directors may decide to ban future participation in the program for up to three years