Code of Conduct for Coaches
• Be courteous at all times with players, opponents, game officials and fans.
• Treat all with dignity and respect.
• Exercise self-control on the field before, during and after contests.
• Be responsible for the sportsmanlike conduct of his or her players on the team.
• Explain to the parents that they are to respect the decisions of the referees and the play of both teams in a sportsmanlike manner.
• There shall be no use of foul and abusive language.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials.
• There shall be no use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, or illegal drugs at NVYLL programs.
• There shall be no recruitment of players from other teams or clubs.
• Win with character, lose with dignity.

Code of Conduct for Parents
• Be courteous at all times with players, opponents, game officials and fans.
• Let the coaches coach.
• Let the players play
• Let the official officiate
• Exercise self-control on the sidelines before, during and after contests.
• There shall be no use of foul and abusive language.
• Provide positive support for your player and team.
• Become familiar with all rules of the contest.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials.
• There shall be no use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, or illegal drugs at NVYLL programs.
• Make appropriate contingency preparations for potential emergency medical treatment.

Code of Conduct for Players
• Be courteous at all times with players, opponents, game officials and fans.
• Treat all with dignity and respect (ROOTS)
• Exercise self-control on the field before, during and after contests.
• Win with character, lose with dignity.
• Refrain from using offensive language, taunting, or fighting on or off the field
• Use physical contact within the rules and not for the purpose of intentionally inflicting injury upon another player
• Wear all required equipment
• Follow all applicable rules of play

SLA Enforcement
Violation of the code of conduct shall result in the application of the discipline guidelines below:

• Non-severe problems:  A discipline problem involving players, coaches or parents/guardians which occurs during or immediately before  or after any game or activity shall be handled informally by that head coach or, if necessary, the field commissioner which may include a warning or restricted playing time.

• Severe problems:  The NCAA expulsion rule, as modified by the NVYLL, shall apply to all NVYLL games. A severe discipline problem which occurs during or immediately before or after any game or activity, as determined by a referee, head coach or the field commissioner, shall be resolved by the commissioner. Punishment may include suspension of the player or parents/guardians for one or more practices or games. If the commissioner determines that more serious punishment is needed, such as suspension for the entire season, he/she shall present the issue to the board members for resolution by majority vote.

• A severe discipline problem shall include but not be limited to the following: fighting, committing other acts of violence, deliberately violating safety standards and endangering other players, displaying poor sportsmanship

• If a severe or non-severe problem occurs between an SLA member and a member of another youth lacrosse club or a referee, the commissioner may notify either the other club’s commissioner, for informal resolution of the problem, or the NVYLL chairman, for resolution in accordance with the NVYLL by-laws.