Player Code

Who Does This Apply To?

The promotion of FUN, POSITIVE ATTITUDES, and GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP should be the main dynamic of Youth Field Hockey. The Windy City Player Code therefore applies to all players to encourage the safety and enjoyment of all participants in the sport.

Expected Standards of Behavior

All such players involved in Field Hockey will at all times show:

Respect for the Game

• This is more than playing within the rules of Field Hockey. It is about friendship, enjoyment, and always participating with the right spirit
• Be on time for training and competitions
• Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance
• Always thank your opposition, coaches, umpires and officials after every game or training session
• Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, with dignity and set a positive example for others

Respect for Others

• Umpires, officials, coaches, opponents and spectators should be valued
• Respect the decisions of umpires and officials
• Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and other forms of threatening or intimidating behavior such as bullying

 Self Respect

• Players should take responsibility for their actions on and off the field
• Do not smoke, drink, or take drugs of any kind (other than prescribed drugs)
• Never use inappropriate language or gestures
• Wear suitable clothing for the activity in which you are taking part
• Respect the equipment that you use and the facilities where you play. Clean up after yourself.
• Tell someone you trust if the behavior of others makes you feel uncomfortable in any way

If you have questions please direct them to the Windy City Directors

CLICK HERE to download the printable pdf Windy City Player Code.