Fairfax Police
Youth Club

Team Rules/Discipline


FPYC Lacrosse strive to have  a positive supportive, encouraging, safe, and fun environment for our coaches, players, and their families. 

We ask all PLAYERS to pledge to:

  1. Adhere to USA Lacrosse governing rules and regulations, policies and procedures, well as by – laws and decisions determined by the NYVLL, and live the philosophy of “Fun Lacrosse for Kids”.
  2. Demand a drug and alcohol – free sports environment for my team and abide by the Club’s policies.
  3. Treat players, coaches, officials, parents and other fans, regardless of race, sex or creed, with respect relative to the use of abusive language, actions and gestures.
  4. Arrive at practice ready to participate at the specified time.
  5. Recognize the value and importance of TEAMWORK.
  6. Develop an understanding of basic teamwork through participation in a variety of activities and adapted game situations.
  7. Treat officials and opponents as honest in their intentions.
  8. Accept officials’ decisions without becoming angry.
  9. Understand that winning is desirable but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of thengame.
  10. Understand that in lacrosse, as in life, you should treat others as you would have others treat you.
  11. HAVE FUN!

We ask all PARENTS/GUARDIANS to pledge to:

  1. Adhere to USA Lacrosse governing rules, regulations, policies and procedures, as well as the by-laws and decisions determined by NYVLL, and live the FPYC Philosophy of “Fun Lacrosse for Kids”.
  2. Demand a drug and alcohol- free sports environment for my child and agree to assist by refraining from drug and alcohol use at events.
  3. Recognize that instructors are recruited on a volunteer basis.
  4. Support my child and his/her teammates, provide encouragement, and show interest in my child’s team.
  5. Leave the coaching to the coaches and not coach from the stands.
  6. Remember that lacrosse is for those who play it, and everyone else should be a supportive spectator.
  7. Believe that lacrosse is a GAME to be played for fun.
  8. Accept that the policies of USA Lacrosse and the Board of Directors of the club should be regarded as mutual agreements in spirit and letter.
  9. Treat players, coaches, officials, club volunteers, parents and fans, regardless of race, sex, or creed, with the respect relative to the use of abusive language, actions, and gestures.
  10. Treat officials and opponents as honest in their intentions. 
  11. Accept officials’ decisions.
  12. Understand that winning is desirable but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the game.
  13. Understand that in lacrosse, as in life, you should treat others as you would have others treat you.

We ask all COACHES to pledge to:

  1. Adhere to USA Lacrosse governing rules, regulations, policies and procedures, as well as the by-laws and decisions determined by the NYVLL.
  2. Support my team, provide encouragement, and show interest in my teams overall
    development.
  3. Remember that I serve as a role model for my team and that my attitudes are often
    exhibited on the ice by my players.
  4. Believe that lacrosse is a GAME to be played for fun.
  5. Accept that the policies of USA Lacrosse and the Board of Directors of the club should
    be regarded as mutual agreements in spirit and letter.
  6. Treat players, other coaches, officials, club volunteers, parents and fans, regardless of
    race, sex, or creed, with the respect relative to the use of abusive language, actions, and
    gestures.
  7. Treat officials and opponents as honest in their intentions.
  8. Accept officials’ decisions without becoming angry.
  9. Understand that winning is desirable but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the
    game.
  10. Understand that in lacrosse, as in life, you should treat others as you would have others
    treat you or your players.

A violation of this pledge or any action which is detrimental to the club may be brought to the discipline committee of the club for action and may result in my suspension or termination from any or all FPYC Lacrosse activities.