Organization provides the USA Lacrosse sportsmanship and conduct policy to players, parents, coaches, officials and administrators. Additionally, the organization has an established and publicized process to receive, review and address all incidents relating to violations.
Actions
- Provide a Code of Conduct: clearly defines expectations; annually signed by all players, coaches and parents
- Establish a Grievance and Conduct Violation Policy: clearly outlining how constituents can submit issues/ concerns, the process by which they will be reviewed and addressed, and the timeline and format that will be followed to return the outcome and/or information.
- Adopt the USA Lacrosse Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy (corrective action plan for leagues and lacrosse organizations.) Template is here.
- Establish Game Day policies that include:
- Game sportsmanship message to be read prior to each game.
- Sideline Conduct policies, posted at game site, along with USAL Sportsmanship message/signage.
- Establish Sideline manager program
- Develop an Inclusion Statement (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Standards)
- Communicate the importance of inclusion within your board and organization.
- Engage in continuous discussion on how to strategically implement diversity as a priority from the top down and create an inclusion mission statement that displays your commitment to access and opportunity for all.
- Allocate funds specifically for outreach initiatives to alleviate barriers to participation.
- Allocate money in advance to go towards scholarships and assistance to invest in participants with financial needs.
Additional Actions
- Establish and communicate participation limits and rest guidelines.
- Announce Sportsmanship Award Recipient annually as part of end of season awards.
