SPORTSMANSHIP

• A zero-tolerance rule for unsportsmanlike conduct was placed into effect for the WMJFL
• It will be the responsibility of each head official and/or field director to ensure compliance with the tolerance rule is maintained
• The head official will maintain full authority of implementing penalties or ejections associated with this rule
• Foul language used by a coach or player will be cause for immediate ejection from the game.  Foul or abusive language used by a parent or fan will result in a 15-yard penalty against the sideline charged.  A second offense by the parent will result in ejection from the game of their child
• Any parent stepping onto the field of play while displaying unsportsmanlike behavior will be ejected from the field area.  Play will not resume until the parent has departed or been removed
• Fighting will not be tolerated.  Any player initiating or involved in a fight on the playing field will be ejected and will not be allowed to participate without the approval of the respective local league directors and/or the WMJFL Board
• Any coach involved in promoting unsportsmanlike conduct amongst his players may be ejected without warning if deemed necessary by the Head Official
• Coaches ejected from a game will sit out the next official game.  Coaches ejected from a game will immediately leave the field area.  Additional suspensions may be considered by the respective local league director and/or the WMJFL Board if deemed necessary.

WMJFL CODE OF ETHICS:
All directors, coaches and officials will adhere to all the rules and regulations of the W.M.J.F.L.  If any infraction of the league rules/regulations occurs then disciplinary action will be enforced accordingly.

I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my team participating in youth sports by following this Coaches Code of Ethics:

• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and officials at every game, practice or other youth sporting events
• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my team ahead of my personal desire to win
• I will insist that my team play in a safe and healthy environment
• I will require that all coaches be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach holds up the Coaches Code of Ethics
• I will support the players, parents and officials working with my team, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all
• I will demand a sports environment for my team that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events
• I will remember that the game is for youth – not adults
• I will do my best to make youth sports fun for my team
• I will ask my team to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.