NVHAA Player Code of Conduct
I accept that I am a representative of the Northern Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association (NVHAA) and all that I do in public can bring credit or discredit to my team. I will endeavor to uphold the high standards, ethics, and esprit de corps of the NVHAA, and realize that the ministry of Christ can be affected by what I say and do. While wearing the NVHAA uniform or anything with the NVHAA logo, or while participating in NVHAA events, I must ensure that the reputation of the organization is upheld and kept clean.
I will do all I can to exemplify Christ in my behaviors toward others. I will play clean, hard, and fair. My use of social media, pictures, videos, and my behavior in public will not embarrass or diminish the reputation of the NVHAA.
I realize the success of the team depends on attendance of all players. If I do not show up to practice or a game, I jeopardize the safety and strategy of the team. I understand that if I have an unexcused absence from a practice or do not show up, I may not play in the next game or meet.
I realize that profanity, fighting, disrespect to coaches or parents, unsportsmanlike conduct, or publicly representing the NVHAA in a negative light may result in my removal from the team without refund. I will respect my parents and inform them of any issues I have on the team. I will not hide a concussion or other injury, but will report them to the team medic or a coach.
NVHAA Parent Code of Conduct
I am a representative of the Northern Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association (NVHAA) and all that I do in public can bring credit or discredit to my child’s team.
I will endeavor to uphold the high standards, ethics, and esprit de corps of the NVHAA, and realize that the ministry of Christ can be affected by what I say and do. While supporting NVHAA events, I will ensure that the reputation of the NVHAA is upheld and kept clean.
I will encourage my child to play clean and fair. I will not punish my child by removing him/her from practice or games due to misbehavior at home, but will find other methods to discipline him/her. I will ensure that my child comes to all practices and games.
I realize that removing my child from a game for reasons other than extreme family distress will likely cause him/her to sit out the following game to discourage absenteeism at games. I also realize that the likelihood of injury to other players increases when players are suddenly absent for games and must replace positions without sufficient practice. I realize that if my child does not conform to the intent of the program, he/she can be recommended by the Head Coach to the Board of Directors for removal.
After a minimum of 24 hours and prayerfully considering the incident or situation, I will inform the head coach or another coach when I am concerned about anything concerning my child’s participation, health, safety, spiritual or emotional well-being. I will confront players who violate their code of ethics and report them to the coaches for evaluation. I will inform the coaching staff of any of my concerns about the team.
