CODE OF CONDUCT:

24 Dec CODE OF CONDUCT:

• The ASDVNJ was established to create a fun, friendly games atmosphere for residents of New Jersey and nearby states.
• While we understand the spirit of competition, we also expect players to be respectful of their opponents and to consider good sportsmanship.
• Many players participate for good exercise. We ask that players do their best to involve all teammates in the play.
• We ask that players are considerate of all players and their varying level of experience and skill—even that of their opponents.
• We all have to work to support our families! Aggressive play, even that which is within the rules of soccer, is not part of ASDVNJ design. Those practices are conducive to injury.
• We ask all players to practice good sportsmanship. If a foul is committed or a physical play takes place, make sure the offense is reconciled before continuing play
• To respect all game officials, opponent players, teammates and fans at all times before, during or after a match.

On and off the field, I will:

• Adhere to the Laws of The Game
• Display and promote high standards of behavior
• Promote Fair Play
• Always respect the match officials’ decisions
• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
• Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behavior
• Never engage in bullying, intimidation or harassment
• Speak to my team-mates, the opposition and my coach/manager with respect
• Remember we all make mistakes.
• Win or lose with dignity. Shake hands with the opposing team and the referee at the end of every game.

Please keep in mind that our coaches and game officials volunteer their time for our Association. Sportsmanship will be demonstrated to our coaches and game officials as it would be demonstrated to fellow players.

Only registered team players and the respective coach should be on bench during games. Spectators are asked to sit in the bleachers. Teams are responsible for sideline fans. Please remind your fans to refrain from making comments to or about the game officials or players on the opposing team. The referee or a ASDVNJ Board Member have the right to remove fans should spectator behavior get out of hand.

The league officials have the full power and discretion of imposing penalties on all violations of the ASDVNJ Code of Conduct. For violations not listed, penalty shall be decided at the discretion of the league officials.

If you as a player, spectator or coach witness inappropriate behavior at our practices or games, please let us know about it. It’s our job to address it.

Concerns should be sent to Frantz Jean-Charles, Player Liaison email: info@asdvnj.com. The following will outline A.S Des Veterans policy regarding player and/or coach misconduct in the context of games play. Games play consists of any ASDVNJ sponsored event such as games, practices, pick-up games, scrimmages, or outside events such as tournaments that ASDVNJ is registered for and participating in as a group.

Misconduct Includes:

• Offensive or foul language on the field, whether it is directed at an opposing team, its coaches or one’s own team member or coach.
• Excessive and inappropriate physical contact, which may result in injury to an opposing team or one’s own team member.
• Any language or action directed at an opposing team, its coaches or one’s own team member or coach which be construed as belittling, demeaning, inappropriate or attacking in any way and which may result in a complaint to the board. If one of the board members, a league player, or coach witnesses an incident as outlined above during any ASDVNJ event, or if such an incident is formally brought to the attention of the board, the offending party will be subject to the following: Consequences:
• An official reprimand by the ASDVNJ board on the first incident.
• A reprimand and one-game suspension for the second incident.
• A suspension for the remainder of the season or 60 days, whichever is longer on the third incident. (Any registration fees paid will not be refunded.)