Code of Conduct Information
FYAA Code of Conduct Rules & Regulations
FYAA participates in the Bedford County Parks and Recreation (BCPR) league and agrees to abide by all rules and regulations set forth by BCPR. As part of this agreement:
- FYAA teams, coaches, players, and spectators must follow the Bedford County Parks and Recreation Code of Conduct and league rules.
- The Parks and Recreation Director or their designee has the authority to implement disciplinary actions as warranted. This may include:
- Halting or delaying an event or program.
- Requesting law enforcement support.
- Ejecting, suspending, or banning individuals from events and facilities.
By participating in FYAA events, all attendees acknowledge and agree to these terms.
The Parent Code of Conduct is agreed upon and signed during the registration process each season.
The Coach’s Code of Conduct is a part of each sport's rules and is distributed by email and agreed upon during the coach’s meeting each season.
Parent's Code of Ethics, Sideline Demeanor, and Safety
The Parent Code of Conduct is agreed upon and signed during the registration process at the start of each new season.
Your role as a spectator has a significant impact on the success of our youth sports program. Therefore, we need you to fully understand and completely accept the standards of behavior and safety which are detailed below.
I therefore agree:
- I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth and not adults.
- I will understand that children play sports to have fun, make friends, and to learn new skills; therefore, I will praise effort as well as execution in order to keep sports in proper perspective.
- I will inform the coach of any physical disability or special needs that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
- I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
- I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy and demanding positive support for all players, coaches, officials, and spectators at every game.
- I (and my guest) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing or taunting, refusing to shake hands or using profaned language or gestures. I understand that my behavior can have an adverse effect on my child's team (i.e. bench warning and technical foul).
- I will not encourage any behavior or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes.
- I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
- I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect.
- I will promote the physical and emotional well- being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
- I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sporting events.
- I understand that I must provide my child his or her own equipment (Bat, Batting helmet, etc.).
- I will not bring my child to practice/games with symptoms of an illness (fever, sore throat, cough, etc.).
I fully understand and completely accept the code of ethics and safety. My agreement at the time of registration and attendance at FYAA events will serve as my public acknowledgment of my unconditional agreement with each standard contained in this document. I realize that at any time my behavior becomes noncompliant with any of these standards I will be subject to disciplinary action set forth in the Forest Youth Athletic Association Code of Conduct per Bedford County Code of Conduct.
Sport Specific Rules
We encourage you to do your part and know the rules of your sport. Here are links to the Sport-Specific Rules set forth by the leagues in which we agree to play in:
For details on rules governing each sport, click below:
🏀 Basketball: FYAA participates in Bedford County Parks and Recreation basketball league and agrees to abide by all rules and regulations set forth by BCPR. Basketball Rules can be found HERE.
⚾ Baseball: FYAA Baseball participates in Little League Baseball® as part of Bedford County Little League and adheres to Local League Rules and the official Little League rule book. Bedford County Little League is coordinated by Bedford County Parks and Recreation and managed by the Bedford County Little League officers.
🥎 Softball: FYAA Softball participates in Little League Softball® as part of Bedford County Little League and adheres to Local League Rules and the official Little League rule book. Bedford County Little League is coordinated by Bedford County Parks and Recreation and managed by the Bedford County Little League officers.
⚽ Soccer: FYAA Soccer is a member of the Central Virginia Regional Soccer Association (CVRSA) and follows US Club Soccer Rules and guidelines in addition to regional guidelines. For more information, please visit FYAA Soccer Rules + Game Format.
🏈 Flag Football: FYAA Flag Football is a league as a part of the NFL Flag Football program and follows its rules and regulations. For more information, please visit NFL Flag Football Rules.
🏈 Tackle Football: FYAA Tackle Football is a member of the Seminole District Youth Football League (SDYFL) and follows their rules and guidelines. For more information, please visit SDYFL Football Rules.
📣Sideline Cheer: FYAA Sideline Cheer is a member of the Seminole District Youth Football League (SDYFL) and follows their rules and guidelines. For more information, please visit SDYFL Cheerleading Rules.
🥍 Lacrosse: Forest Lacrosse participates part of USA Lacrosse and follows its recommendations for rules and regulations. For more information, please visit Forest Lacrosse Rules.
Questions or comments? Please call 434-525-6866 or email us at admin@forestyouth.org.
