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This document outlines the Participant and Guardian Code of Conduct adopted by the Township of Lyndhurst Department of Recreation. It applies to all Participants, Guardians, and Spectators attending any Township-sponsored event or program. The code emphasizes good sportsmanship, respect for teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials, as well as adherence to safety guidelines and responsible behavior at all times.

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--- Document: Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct Document ---
PARTICIPANT AND GUARDIAN CODE OF CONDUCT 
The Township of Lyndhurst Department of Recreation has adopted the following Participant and 
Guardian Code of Conduct.  This Policy applies to all Participants, Guardians and other Spectators 
attending any Township of Lyndhurst Department of Recreation sponsored event or program. 
 I will show good sportsmanship at all times. 
 I will respect my teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, and all others attending any Township 
sponsored events. 
 I will listen to coaches, officials, or Township Department of Recreation employees or 
volunteers. 
 I will compete fairly and try my best at all times. 
 I will support my teammates and encourage them to succeed. 
 I will not engage in fighting, horse play, teasing, physical contact or other disruptive behavior 
during any practice or game. 
 I will not argue with any coach or official's decision or publicly question his/her judgment or 
integrity during any practice or game. 
 I agree to wait a full 24 hours before contacting a coach to discuss his/her decision or action taken 
during any practice or game. 
 As a guardian of any player, I will communicate respectfully with the coach to determine his/her 
expectations and to discuss any concerns or questions I have. 
 I (and my guests) will refrain from entering the field of play unless required to do so because of 
injury to my child. 
 I (and my guests) will refrain from coaching my child or other players during a game and/or 
practice unless I am an appointed coach to the team. 
 I (and my guests) will refrain from booing, taunting, teasing or showing disrespect to any 
participants.  All communication will be in the form of support and encouragement. 
 I (and my guests) will show good sportsmanship at all times. This means I will not participate in 
nor encourage any swearing, foul language, fighting, or disrespect toward coaches, officials, 
players or parents. 
 I (and my guests) will not post pictures or videos that contain any participants (other than my 
own child) without express permission from the other participants’ legal guardians. 
 I will be responsible for supervising others that I bring to the game and/or practice. 
 I will not leave a child at game and/or practice unless a Township approved volunteer is present 
and I will ensure that the approved volunteer has my contact information. 


 I agree to pick up my child from practice or a game at the designated end time.  
 I agree to pick up my child from practice or a game prior to the designated end time in the event 
of inclimate weather, early termination of the event or cancellation of the event. 
 I understand that Township sponsored recreation games/practices do not provide babysitting for 
my children. 
 I (and my guests) will not attend or participate in any event if I am (or my guests are) exhibiting 
symptoms of Covid-19 or reside with anyone exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19. 
 I (and my guests) will agree to follow all recommendations and guidance from the CDC, State, 
County, leagues and other local agencies concerning Covid-19 and organized sports including 
recommendations pertaining to social distancing, face coverings and contact. 
 I understand and agree that a health questionnaire may be required for my child to participate in 
any events. 
 I understand and agree that my child may be required to submit proof of a negative Covid-19 test 
upon request. 
 I will demand a sports environment for my child/player that is free from drugs, tobacco, and 
alcohol. 
 I (and my guests) will not use or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while at a youth sports 
event and I will not attend, coach, officiate or participate in a youth sports event while under the 
influence of drugs or alcohol.  
 I will teach my child/player to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to 
hostility or violence. 
 I will demand that my child/player treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with 
respect, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex ability or any other protected class. 
 I (and my guests) will praise my child/player for competing fairly and trying hard, and make that 
child feel like a winner every time. 
 Attendance and participation in any Township sponsored sports event is a privilege and not a 
right. Any player, coach, official or spectator's violation of the Code of Conduct policy may result 
in the revocation of that individual’s eligibility to participate and/or be present for any Township 
sponsored sporting event. 
 I understand that the game will be stopped by the official when a parent, spectator, or participant 
displays inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior which interferes with the progress of the game 
as determined by the official or coach. Officials and coaches have the authority to remove any 
violator from the spectators viewing area and/or game area. Once removed, play will resume. 
Lost time will not be made up and violators will be subject to further disciplinary action by the 
Township of Lyndhurst Department of Recreation. Inappropriate and disruptive behavior shall 


include but is not limited to: challenging officials, inciting verbal altercation, taunting, cursing, 
fighting, threatening physical violence, destruction of equipment and/or property. 
 Disciplinary action may be imposed by a Coach, Official, or the Township of Lyndhurst 
Department of Recreation. 
 Disciplinary action includes but is not limited to: verbal or written warning; ejection; suspension; 
benching; removal; game forfeiture or any other action deemed necessary.   
ACKNOWLEDGMENT 
I, 
__________________________, 
as 
parent 
and/or 
guardian 
of 
minor 
child, 
____________________, acknowledge that I have received and read the Lyndhurst Code of 
Conduct for Participants and Parents and that I and my participant child will abide by it.    
I have discussed the Lyndhurst Code of Conduct for Participants and Guardians and the Township’s 
expectations with my child. 
I acknowledge that any violation of this Code of Conduct may subject me, my child, my guests, and 
other family members and spectators to Disciplinary Action.  I further acknowledge that Disciplinary 
Action is not progressive and is made on a case by case basis in the sole discretion of the coach, official 
or Township of Lyndhurst Department of Recreation.  Any objection to disciplinary action taken must 
be made to the Recreation Coordinator. 
 
Parent/Guardian Signature:_________________________ 
Athlete/Participant Signature:_________________________ 
 
Date: __________________________ 
 
 
 
 


WAIVER, RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT 
I, __________________________, on my own behalf or as parent and/or legal guardian of minor child, 
____________________, acknowledge and agree as follows: 
I understand and acknowledge that I or my child can suffer bodily and other injuries at any time and 
without warning while participating in programs or events offered by the Township of Lyndhurst 
Department of Recreation. 
I understand that anyone participating in any sports/fitness program should consult a physician before 
beginning any program. The Township of Lyndhurst and/or its agents, servants and/or representatives 
have made no evaluation or recommendation as to my or my child’s ability or fitness to participate in 
any programs offered by the Township of Lyndhurst Department of Recreation. By participating in 
programs offered by the Township, I acknowledge that my child is fit and able to participate in the 
Program.  I have reported all known allergies and medical conditions to the Department of Recreation 
and any volunteers or coaches. 
I understand that the Township of Lyndhurst is making all reasonable efforts to comply with the 
considerations, recommendations and guidance from government agencies concerning COVID-19 and 
organized sports.  I acknowledge and understand that anyone participating in the sports programs may 
be exposed to or may contract COVID-19 during their participation. 
I further understand and acknowledge that my child may be required to submit to temperature scans and 
complete health questionnaires before being permitted to participate in any practice or competition. I 
understand that the Township of Lyndhurst may change the requirements for participation as the State 
recommendations and guidelines change. 
I understand these risks and I agree to assume each of them. 
I hereby RELEASE AND DISCHARGE the Township of Lyndhurst and its employees and volunteers 
from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that I may hereafter have for any and all 
injuries or claims for damages arising out my or my child’s participation in any events sponsored by the 
Township of Lyndhurst Department of Recreation. 
I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Township of Lyndhurst, its agents, employees, 
volunteers, representatives, independent contractors, and/or assigns against any and all liability, claims, 
damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable counsel fees, which arise out of, result from, occur 
during or are connected in any manner to any action, accident or incident arising out my or my child’s 
participation in any events offered by the Township Department of Recreation. 
This waiver, release and indemnification agreement shall be construed pursuant to the laws of the State 
of New Jersey and that New Jersey courts, whether state or federal, will have jurisdiction over any 
matters arising from this document. 
Parent/Legal Guardian/Participant (if over 18) Signature:_________________________ 
Date: __________________________