Important Player Information

CODE OF CONDUCT & CONFLICT AGREEMENT

RESPECT : R esponsible E ducated S portsmen P romoting E thical C onduct T ogether

The following regulations govern the conduct of each Player & Parent in the Airdrie Tackle Football Program and as a member of the Calgary Football Associations.

Calgary Football Associations Rules state a Player shall:

• Not utilize tobacco in any form whatsoever;
• Not indulge in alcoholic beverages; Not utilize narcotics or abuse drugs ;
• Not use inappropriate language at any time,
• Not participate in or instigate any physical or verbal abuse or actions against any Player, Coach, Official or Fan
• Not commit any other act which the Calgary Peewee Football Association deems detrimental to the Team or its staff or objects.

Airdrie Tackle Football Code of Conduct for Players and Parents I will have:

• Respect for the Athletes
• BE ON TIME,
• TAKE CARE OF EQUIPMENT,
• PROVIDE NECESSARY FEES,
• ENSURE I HAVE WATER,
• HAVE A PARENT at ALL PRACTICES and GAMES,
• CALL COACH FOR ALL ABSENCES
• Respect for the Team
• CHEER NOT COACH,
• BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL,
• CONGRATULATE WIN OR LOSE
• ENCOURAGE MY TEAMMATES
• PROMOTE SPORTSMANSHIP and NON-VIOLENCE BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD
• Respect for the Coaches, Team Staff, Officials and Facilities
• COACH'S DECISION; be supportive, even when my athlete is not playing
• OFFICIALS –Play call
• FACILITIES –Rules and Regulations ( (i.e.) Shouldice, Shriners , East Lake , McMahon)

(It is hereby understood and agreed that there will be technical demonstrations between coaches and players requiring physical contact. Contact is oftentimes necessary to teaching proper skills)

Airdrie Tackle Football Parents Conflict Agreement:

STEP 1

• Observe 24 hour rule, a time to breathe and let cooler heads prevail
• Confidentiality must be maintained in regards to all conflicts please keep between Parent and the Head Coach.

STEP 2

• After 24 hours Only Head Coach is to be contacted at the Field
• Present conflict in a clear and concise manner
• Write down your concerns
• Head Coach will then do his due-diligence and respond within 5 working days.

STEP 1 Failure

Escalation of Conflict:

• Failure to respect and comply with conflict agreement Step 1a and 1b will result in automatic removal from Team and no release will be given.

We the Parents and our child have read and understand the above stated Code of Conduct and conflict agreement

(Must be signed by both Parents)

We agree that any questions we have in regards to our child and this sport will be directed to the Head Coach @ 948-0694

Subject rule from the Canadian Rule Book for Tackle Football from Football Canada states:

"A (cleated) shoe with the following specifications will be accepted:

i.  Minimum of 7 cleats per sole, with a minimum cleat diameter of 3/16 inch (4.8 mm)

ii.  Additional cleats may be of a lesser tip diameter, provided the maximum length is 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)

iii.  Maximum cleat length of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)

iv.  A cleat made of metal or with a metal tip is illegal.

Note 1:  Illegal cleats include those made of metal, or with a metal tip, or made of any material that burrs, chips or fractures.

" Bottom line if a player wears a cleated shoe than it must have at least 7 cleats with a maximum height of 1/2 inch.  The problem last year was that there were cleats made of steal or ceramic or longer than 1/2 inch.  I also understood that there were cleats made of the hard rubber/plastic that if chipped or if broke will do so unevenly and with sharp points that could cause injury to players.  These will not be allowed.

Created by: Jane E Rohl -- Last updated: August 10, 2011