We expect our coaches, players, and parents to exhibit Christian behavior on and off the field at SGM and while at other sports facilities while representing SGM.
Coaches are to recognize and encourage the players regardless of results. They will model Christian behavior to the players. The coaches will provide equal playing time regardless of athletic ability and provide a save and fun environment to play.
Parents should model sportsmanlike conduct towards other parents, spectators, players, coaches and officials. Parents and fans need to limit comments at the field to positive encouragement. Parents should let the coach instruct the players on the field.
Players are expected to show respect toward parents, coaches, teammates, officials and especially opponents. We want out kids to play fair, hard and most of all, have fun!
Your child and you are making a commitment to a team. Please show up at all practices and games on time. Please let the coach know in advance if you are not able to make practice or a game.
For future reference, please refer to page 13 of the SGM Sports Handbook for more information on Sportsmanship.
No Dissent/Sportsmanship Rule
The CYC South Central District enforces the “No Dissent/Sportsmanship” rule during Seasonal soccer play. “Dissent” includes, but is not limited to, questioning a referee’s call, requesting an explanation of a call or voicing displeasure with a call in a tone audible to the referees, players and fans. “Sportsmanship” includes swearing, smoking, verbal threats and any other action deemed unsportsmanlike by CYC. Any card given to a fan or player will also be issued to the coach. Therefore, if a fan on your team is issued a red card, the coach will also receive a red card and be ejected. If a team does not have a coach on the bench with a CYC coaching card, the team will forfeit. If you are issued a Red Card, you may not attend as a coach, player or fan; that team’s games until you have come before the CYC District Disciplinary Committee at their next scheduled meeting. A red card does not have to be issued for CYC to enact penalties against you, your players and your fans. We have provided coaches with the ability to download the “No Dissent/Sportsmanship” form on the right column. Please fill out and present this signed form to your Soccer Commissioner.