I, parent or guardian, of the above named candidate, give approval for their participation in any league activities during the 2025 season. I assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation including transportation to and from the activities; and do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnity and agree to hold harmless the parent or local league organization, the organizers, the sponsors, supervisors, participants and persons transporting the player to and from activities, for any claim arising our of injury to the player, except to the extent and in the amount covered by accident or liability insurance held by the local league. I also grant permission to managing personnel or other league representatives to authorize and also obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital, or medical clinic should the player become ill or injured while participating in league activities away from home or at other times when neither parent or guardian is available to grant authorization for emergency treatment. I agree to return equipment issued to the player in as good as conditions when it was received except from normal wear and tear. I will furnish a certified birth certificate upon request of the Trenton Sports Association.

 PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT   

I will provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following this parents' code of conduct

• I will be responsible for my behavior as well as for the behavior of those who attend games and practices as my guest including my spouse, children, and other family members. All other family members are expected to abide by this same Parent Code of Conduct

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

• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win 

• I will remain in control of my emotions at all times

• I will remain in the spectator area during games and practices unless asked to enter field of Play

• I will not make loud negative or insulting comments to players, parents, officials, or coaches of either team, either directly or indirectly, in the stands or any spectator areas as well as in the team chat, text or email. 

• NO NEGATIVE TRASH TALKING ANYWHERE ANYTIME!

• I am aware that team communication will be monitored by coach, commissioner and possibly board members and will follow the outlined expectations

• I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all

• I understand the coaches are volunteers and not professional coaches

• I will not use profanity around any youth sports game or practice

• I will not come to any youth sports event under the influence of drugs or alcohol

• I will address any disagreements with coaches privately, and away from the players or other children

• I will address complaints, concerns, disagreements, or other issues calmly and respectfully and in the following order I will first go to the Head Coach. If my issue is not resolved I will then go to the Commissioner of the sport being played. If my issue is still not resolved I will then go to the TSA President. The President will hear your concern and may seek opinions of the TSA Board of Directors. All decisions of the Board of directors will be FINAL. Formal complaints to the president requires an email sent to trentonsportstx@gmail.com within 30 days of the incident to be considered to bring before the board. 

• If I am removed from a practice or game, by a TSA Coach, Board Member, or Official,or because of violation of this Parent Code of conduct, I will get a warning. (See Warning Policy below)

• I will remember the game is for the player - not adults or fans

IN ANY EVENT AN IRATE PARENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BRING COMPLAINTS TO ANY TSA COACH OR BOARD MEMBER UNTIL THEY ARE CALM

• ADOPTED September 6, 2022

• EDITED August 4, 2024

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WARNING POLICY

In the event a spectator or coach violates the Code of Conduct, is ejected from a game or is disorderly at a TSA event a warning will be issued. 

• 1st violation will warrant a suspension of one game.

• 2nd violation will result in suspension for the remainder of that sports season. 

• 3rd violation the individual will be suspended from all TSA events for a calendar year.

  • The calendar year will start the day the 3rd violation is issued and signed. 

Warnings will be issued by the Sport Commissioner or a member of the Board of Directors. Violators will be asked to sign an official warning that states the grounds of why the warning was issued and that they understand the punishment, the signed warning will be given to the TSA president to put on file. Failure to sign the warning will result in another violation.

*A verbal warning can be given by the Sports Commissioner or Board of Director at their discretion.