Chatfield Junior Wrestling

Code of Conduct

 Wrestlers

• Set an example of good behavior and sportsmanship at all times (whether in uniform or not). 
• Promote friendship with each other and with teams whom we compete. 
• Emphasize the ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, integrity, accountability, and fair play. 
• Abide by all school, district, and league rules. 
• Pay attention to coaches during practice and matches, and help create a learning environment for other wrestlers during practice by maintaining self control.
• Show courtesy to all teams, competitors, hosts, and officials. 
• Respect the integrity and judgment of all sports and competition officials.
• Maintain at least a C (or equivalent) grade in all subjects and maintain good citizenship marks, attendance, and class performance during the time on the team. (preferably year round)  We do not have access to your reports, but expect to discuss any issues with the wrestler and parent(s) if problems arise.
• Behave in an exemplary manor at all times, anywhere in the community and at all functions where a member is recognized as a representative of Chatfield Jr Wrestling.
• Cooperate with all faculty members, team members, officials and coaches.
• Do not use profanity or any unbecoming language.
• Do not disrespect fellow team members, coaches, or advisors.  This includes talking back and eye rolling. 
• Respect all equipment, especially the mats.  Change into wrestling shoes when you arrive to the mat.  Do not climb on side mats, or otherwise mis-use the equipment.
• Report any concerns of improper behavior by any wrestler or coach immediately to a coach, official or parent.

Coaches  

• Treat everyone fairly within the context of the sport, regardless of gender, place of origin, race, color, religion, athletic potential, political belief, economic status, marital status, age or any other conditions.
  
  
• Direct comments or criticism at the performance rather than the athlete. Provide feedback to athletes and other participants in a caring manner that is sensitive to their needs.
  
  
• Consistently display high personal standards and project a favorable image of the sport of wrestling and of coaching.
  1. Refrain from public criticism of fellow coaches; especially when speaking to the media or recruiting athletes.
  2. Abstain from the use of tobacco products while in the presence of his/her athletes and discourage their use by athletes.
  3. Abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages when working with his/her athletes and discourage their use by athletes.
  4. Discourage the use of alcohol in conjunction with athletic events or victory celebrations at the playing site.
  5. Refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive language in the conduct of his/her duties.
• Ensure that the activity being undertaken is suitable for the age, experience, ability and fitness level of the athletes and educate athletes as to their responsibilities in contributing to a safe environment.
  
• Give athletes the opportunity to discuss, contribute and to agree with proposed training and performance standards. Provide athletes with information necessary to be involved in the decisions that affect them.
  
• Be responsible for achieving a high level of professional competence through appropriate training. Keep themselves up to date with relevant information on coaching skills and techniques.

• Consider the athletes' future health and well being as foremost when making decisions regarding an injured athletes' ability to continue wrestling or training.
  
• Recognize and accept when to refer athletes to other coaches or sport specialists. Allow athletes' goals to take precedence over their own.
  
• Treat opponents and officials with due respect, both in victory and defeat and encourage athletes to act accordingly. Actively encourage athletes to uphold the rules of wrestling.
  
• In the case of minors, communicate and cooperate with the athlete's parents or legal guardians, involving them in management decisions pertaining to their child's development.
  
• Be aware of significant pressures in athletes' lives, e.g., family and financial, and coach in a manner that fosters positive life experiences. Be aware of the academic pressures on student-athletes and conduct practices in a manner so as to allow academic success.
  
• Honor all promises and commitments, both verbal and written.
  
• Not exploit any relationship established as a coach to further personal, political or business interests at the expense of the best interests of their athletes or other participants in wrestling. (ie. Conflict of Interest)

Parents, Family and Fans

Every Wrestler, Parent, family member and fan should abide by the following code of conduct. There should never be negative comments or gestures made toward another person relating to the sport before, during or after a sporting event. You should respect all competitors, officials and fans at all times. Remember, good sportsmanship is a priority (and is contagious!). Winning is secondary. Although everyone loves a winner, you, your team and family are more of a winner by being a good sportsman. We are a class school and community and we want to keep it that way. 

Every wrestler should be patted on the back because they are a winner for trying. Every wrestler that gets on the mat is a champion. The athletes work hard to prepare and put enough pressure on themselves to win. If their hands are not raised at the end of a match, it's time to go back to the drawing board and use that loss as a fresh stimulus to work that much harder and smarter. We commend every person for trying. When we win, we also need to remember how it felt to be the loser, and respect the losing wrestler and their family.  We appreciate you representing and supporting Chatfield Jr Wrestling and Community with the utmost of respect. 

Any disagreement with an official, a coach, a tournament director or any problem related to another wrestler or parent should be handled in a respectful and tactful manor (even if the same was not shown to you by them)  We strive to be excellent examples for our children, they are watching...

Thank you again for your support.

The Coaching Staff of Chatfield Jr Wrestling