CVA Code of Conduct
In order to provide a quality and positive volleyball experience for all CVA athletes we have a Code of Conduct that all athletes, parents, and coaches of CVA are required to follow. Participation in CVA activities, including tryouts, practices, camps, tournaments, or other CVA activities, requires agreement to abide by these Codes of Conduct. Athletes and Parents have agreed to these Codes of Conduct during registration for USA tryouts or AAU participation. Coaches agree to their Code of Conduct as part of their CVA coaching contract. Any abuse of these Codes of Conduct will be investigated and adjudicated by the CVA Board.
CVA Athletes Code of Conduct
All CVA athletes, by participating in CVA activities, agree to abide by the CVA Athlete Code of Conduct. This applies to both USA and AAU athletes.
Athlete agrees to follow this Athletes’ Code of Conduct while participating in the Centennial Volleyball Academy club.
- I will work hard to improve my skills.
- I will be a team player and get along with my teammates.
- I will learn and display teamwork and sportsmanship.
- I will be ready to play when I arrive at my practices and games.
- I will learn the rules and work hard to play by them.
- I will respect my teammates, my opponents, officials, and spectators.
- I will not strike, push, threaten to strike, or otherwise physically or verbally intimidate a teammate, opponent, official or spectator before, during, or after a game or practice.
- I will not use rough tactics during the course of a game or practice.
- I will not engage in an abusive, verbal attack upon any official or individual on or off the court.
- I will not use trash talk, profane, obscene or vulgar language, under any circumstances, on or off the court.
- I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct, such as throwing equipment, or any other forceful action at any time.
- I will always accept and abide by the decision of an official.
- I will respect all Centennial Volleyball Academy property and rented facilities at all times.
- I will treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect regardless of race, sex, religion, creed or ability.
- I will conduct myself in a manner consistent with the ideals, values, and traditions of sportsmanship and kindness to others, both on and off the court.
- I will abide by the Centennial Volleyball Academy Club Rules and Regulations at all times.
And most importantly, I will play for fun!
I understand and agree that non-adherence to the above-stated Athletes’ Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action, to be determined on a case-by-case basis, up to and including expulsion from Centennial Volleyball Academy.
CVA Parents Code of Conduct
All CVA parents, by attending and participating in CVA activities, agree to abide by the CVA Parent Code of Conduct. This applies to parents of both USA and AAU athletes.
Parent agrees to follow this Parents’ Code of Conduct while his/her child is participating in the Centennial Volleyball Academy club.
- My child is involved in organized sports for his/her enjoyment. I will not force my child to participate in sports and support his/her decision to play his/her chosen sport and help to make it fun.
- I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win.
- I will encourage my child to play by the rules. I will remember that children learn best by example; therefore, I will applaud both teams.
- I will not embarrass my child by yelling at players, coaches, or officials. All children will benefit by my example of showing a positive attitude toward the game and all of its participants.
- I will emphasize skill development and practice sessions and how they benefit my young athlete.
- I will do my best to know and study the rules of the game and support the officials on and off the court. Criticism only hurts the game and well-being of all players.
- I will applaud a good effort in both victory and defeat, as well as enforce the positive points of the game. I will never yell at any child during or after a game or practice. I will work toward removing physical and verbal abuse in youth sports.
- I understand that this commitment is about fun and enjoyment. I will strive to ensure that all participants have a good time.
- I will not make negative remarks or gestures to the opposing team, coaches, officials, or spectators.
- I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game.
- I will create a safe and healthy environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and abusive language, and I will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
- I will remember that the game is for the children and not the parents.
- I will ensure that my child treats other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect regardless of race, sex, religion, creed, or ability.
- I will bring my child to the games and practices regularly and on time.
- My child and I will conduct ourselves in a manner consistent with the ideals, values, and traditions of sportsmanship and kindness to others.
- I recognize the importance of professional and volunteer coaches. They are very important to the development of my child and the sport. I will communicate with and support them.
- I will abide by the Centennial Volleyball Academy Club Rules and Regulations.
I, most importantly, I will encourage my child to play for fun!
I understand and agree that non-adherence to the above-stated Parents’ Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action, to be determined on a case-by-case basis, up to and including expulsion from Centennial Volleyball Academy.
CVA Coaches Code of Conduct
All CVA coaches, by participating in CVA activities, agree to abide by the CVA Coach Code of Conduct. This applies to both USA and AAU coaches.
Coach agrees to follow this Coaches’ Code of Conduct while coaching for the Centennial Volleyball Academy club.
- I will care more about the children than winning the game. I will remember that players are involved in sports for fun and enjoyment.
- I will provide adequate playing time to all players in order to allow and encourage each player to advance their skills. I will collect stats on players during practice and tournaments as prescribed by CVA and use those stats to determine lineups and playing time.
- I will ensure all players perform their working team responsibilities, and each player has the opportunity to perform each working team role during the season.
- I will be a positive role model to my players, display emotional maturity, and be alert to the physical safety and mental health of players, both on and off the court.
- I will be generous with my praise when it is deserved; be consistent, honest, fair and just; offer only positive and constructive criticism to players.
- I will adjust to the personal needs and problems of each player and be a good listener.
- I will not verbally or physically abuse a player, coach, official, or spectator at any time.
- I will give all players the opportunity to improve their skills, gain confidence, and develop self-esteem.
- I will organize practices that are fun and challenging for my players. I will familiarize myself with the rules, techniques, and strategies of the sport I am coaching and encourage all of my players to be team players.
- I will maintain an open line of communication with my players’ parents.
- I will be concerned with the overall development of my players, treat each player as an individual, and expect age-appropriate skills from all my players.
- I will be courteous and will not use profanity at any time.
- I will respect game officials, opposing teams’ coaches and players and spectators, and I will take steps to ensure that players and parents do the same.
- I will treat all players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect regardless of race, sex, religion, creed, or ability.
- I will respect and abide by decisions made by the Centennial Volleyball Academy Director and Board.
- I will coach my team, not officiate the game. I will respect the decisions of referees and working teams.
- I will reinforce to my players and coaches the ideals, values and traditions of sportsmanship and kindness to others.
- I will abide by the Centennial Volleyball Academy Club Rules and Regulations.
And most importantly, I will encourage my players to play for fun!
I understand and agree that non-adherence to the above-stated Coaches’ Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action, to be determined on a case-by-case basis, up to and including expulsion from Centennial Volleyball Academy.
