Parent Letter

RECREATION & SENIOR SERVICES

CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH

September 1, 2015

Dear Parent(s),

Welcome to the Fall 2015 season of Coed Youth Flag Football with the City of Newport Beach. My name is Coach Evan. I have been working with the City for 1 year. My priority as a coach is to ensure that every player learns new skills, makes new friends, stays active, experiences a healthy level of competition, and has fun! The City will provide standard equipment such as flags and balls, so it’s better if you go ahead and leave these items at home so they don’t get lost in the mix. As parents you can help me achieve these goals by:

Being supportive Bringing your child to practices and games on-time Making sure they have the proper equipment to play

o Athletic clothes (i.e. not jeans)o Close-toed shoeso Water to stay hydrated

In the same way I want my players to work as a team, I think it would be best for everyone if we, too, can work together to provide the best possible experience for all involved, especially the players. Keeping this in mind, as a coach, I think it is important to always be open to questions and feedback. However, it is critical to be mindful of an appropriate time to address these, such as before and after practice, so that my focus is never taken away when I’m supervising and coaching the team. To address a common concern, all parents can expect for their child to play a minimum of one-half of each game per our “minimum play” rule.

As a way to strengthen the team dynamic I’m also looking to have a parent step up to be our team mom (or dad!). This person would help by creating a snack list, coordinating a phone tree, and assembling the team before/after the game. Please contact me as soon as possible if this is something you would be interested in doing. I look forward to a great season of flag football!

Thank you,

Coach Evan Sickles

Coach’s email: [email protected]

Coach’s phone: (714) 588-1579

NEWPORT BEACH RECREATION & SENIOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT | (949) 644-3151 (949) 644-3151 | WWW.NEWPORTBEACHCA.GOV /SPORTS | [email protected]

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Fall 2015 Season Schedule:

o Practices: Every Tuesdays, at 5:30 pm, (Lincoln Elementary). 9/1-11/12

o No Practices: 11/11- Veteran’s Day

o Playoffs: Week of November 17-21 *tentative/subject to change

Visit our website at www.newportbeachca.gov/sports for schedules, standings, pictures, player of the week, & more!

Both practices and game days, times & playoff formats are subject to change as needed based on coach availability, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. The City will aim to maximize the number of games for each team.

NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR YOUTH SPORTS1. QUALITY SPORTS ENVIRONMENT: Youth sports programs must be developed and organized to ensure, as well as to

enhance, the emotional, physical, social and educational well-being of children.2. SPORTS PARTICIPATION SHOULD BE FUN AND A PORTION OF A CHILD’S LIFE: Youth sports are only one portion of a child’s

life that must be balanced with other social and educational experiences and activities.3. TRAINING AND ACCOUNTABILITY: Adults involved with youth sports must receive training and important information about

the program and must be held accountable for their behavior.4. SCREENING PROCESS: To ensure the safety and well-being of children in youth sports, individuals with regular, repetitive

access or contact with children must complete the screening process.5. PARENTS’ COMMITMENT: Parents/guardians must take an active and positive role in their child’s youth sports experience.6. SPORTSMANSHIP: Everyone involved in youth sports programs should exhibit positive sportsmanship behavior at all times.7. SAFE PLAYING ENVIRONMENT: Youth sports programs must provide safe playing facilities and equipment, healthful playing

situations and proper first aid applications, should the need arise.8. EQUAL PLAY OPPORTUNITY: Parents, coaches, and league administrators must provide equal play opportunities for all

youth regardless of race, creed, sex, economic status or ability.9. DRUG, TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, AND PERFORMANCE ENHANCER-FREE ENVIRONMENT: Parents, coaches, officials, fans,

players, and administrators must be drug, tobacco, alcohol and performance enhancer free at youth sports activities.

These standards have served as the blueprint for how thousands of recreational professionals have conducted their youth sports programs through the years in an effort to meet the needs of all their participants. To read the full version of the National Standards for Youth Sports, please visit www.nays.org

PARENTS CODE of ETHICSI hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following this Parents’ Code of Ethics Pledge:

I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sports event.

I will be aware of my child’s practice and game schedules and will be prompt and timely in dropping off and picking up my child. If unforeseen circumstances prevent me from being timely, I will immediately contact the coach and/or Recreation Department to inform them of my expected arrival time.

I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win. I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.



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I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and

enjoyable experience for all. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of 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 very best to make youth sports fun for my child. I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability. I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach

Player’s Code of EthicsI hereby pledge to be positive about my youth sports experience and accept responsibility for my participation by following this Player’s Code of Ethics pledge:

I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and practice by demonstrating good sportsmanship.

I will attend every practice and game that I can, and will notify my coach if I cannot. I will expect to receive a fair and equal amount of playing time. I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches. I will treat my coaches, other players, officials and fans with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or abilities and I will

expect to be treated accordingly. I deserve to have fun during my sports experience and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being fun. I deserve to play in an environment that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and expect adults to refrain from their uses

at all youth sports events. I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it is important to me. I will do my very best in school. I will remember that sports participation is an opportunity to learn and have fun.

Player’s Code of ConductNo player shall:

1. At any time lay a hand upon, push, shove, or strike, or threaten to strike an official.a. PENALTY: Officials are required to immediately suspend the player from further paly and report such player to the

League Director. Such player shall remain suspended until their case has been considered by the League Director.2. Refuse to abide by officials’ decisions.

a. PENALTY: Officials are required to immediately suspend the player from further play and report such player to the League Director. Such player shall remain suspended until their case has been considered by the League Director.

3. Be guilty of objectionable demonstrations by throwing of equipment or any other forceful action.a. PENALTY: The degree of infraction of this tenet of good sportsmanship shall, in the official’s judgment, draw a

minimum penalty of warning or a maximum penalty of removal from the game. Officials are required to immediately suspend from further play, any player who throws equipment in an unsportsmanlike manner.

4. Be guilty of expressing personal, verbal abuse upon any official for any real or imaginary wrong decision or judgment.a. PENALTY: Officials are required to immediately suspend the player from further play and report such player to the

League Director. Such player shall remain suspended until their case has been considered by the League Director.5. Discuss with an official in any manner the decision reached by such official except the manager or captain.

a. PENALTHY: The degree of infraction of this tenet of good sportsmanship shall, in the official’s judgment, draw a minimum penalty of warning or a maximum penalty of removal from the game.

6. Be guilty of using unnecessary rough tactics in the play of the game against the body and person of any opposing player.a. PENALTY: Officials are required to immediately suspend the player from further play.

7. Be guilty of physical attack as an aggressor, upon any player, official or spectator.a. PENALTY: Officials are required to immediately suspend the player from further play and report such player to the

League Director. Such player shall remain suspended until their case has been considered by the Executive Committee.





8. Be guilty of abusive verbal attack upon any player, official, or spectator.

a. PENALTY: The degree of infraction of this tenet of good sportsmanship shall, in the official’s judgment, draw a minimum penalty of warning or a maximum penalty of

removal from the game.9. Use profane, obscene, or vulgar language in any manner, or at any time.

a. PENALTY: The degree of infraction of this tenet of good sportsmanship shall, in the official’s judgment, draw a minimum penalty of warning or a maximum penalty of removal from the game.

10. Appear on the field of play at any time in an intoxicated condition.a. PENALTY: Officials are required to immediately suspend player from play and report same to the League Director

for further consideration.11. Be guilty of gambling upon any play or the outcome of the game with any spectator, player, or opponent.

a. PENALTY: Officials are required to report violations of this rule to the League Director.12. Smoke while going on or coming off the field of play, or while on the field of play.

a. PENALTY: Officials are required to warn players guilty of infraction of this rule, and failure of such players to comply will result in removal from the game.

13. Be guilty of discussing publicly with spectators in a derogatory or abusive manner any play, decision, or personal opinion of other players, during the game.

a. PENALTY: Officials are required to warn players guilty of infraction of this rule, and failure of such players to comply will result in removal from the game.

14. Permit anyone to remain on the player’s bench during the game who is not a playing member of the team.a. PENALTY: Officials are required to warn members of the team guilty of violation of this rule. Failure on the part of

team members to enforce this rule will result in team being reported to the League Director for further action.15. Be guilty of intentionally throwing their equipment.

a. PENALTY: Officials are required to immediately remove player from the game.16. Mingle with or fraternize with the spectators during the course of the game, but shall remain on the player’s bench or on

the field of play.a. PENALTY: Officials are required to warn members of the team guilty of violation of this rule. Failure on the part of

team members to enforce this rule will result in team being reported to the League Director for further action.

NOTE: The term PLAYER as used in the above shall apply to all team personnel, such as manager, coaches, equipment personnel, scorekeepers, sponsors, etc.



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