Parent Code of Conduct

This Parent Code of Conduct establishes clear expectations to ensure a safe, respectful, and positive environment for all participants, coaches, officials, volunteers, and families.

By registering a participant with The Dolton Bears, all parents and guardians agree to comply with the following policies.

EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS & GUARDIANS

Parents and guardians are expected to:

  • Promote good sportsmanship at all times

  • Encourage athletes positively and respectfully

  • Respect all players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and spectators

  • Model appropriate behavior on and off the field

COACHING AUTHORITY

  • Coaches are responsible for instruction, discipline, and game decisions

  • Parents may not interfere with coaching decisions during practices or games

  • Coaching concerns should be addressed respectfully and at appropriate times

OFFICIALS & LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVES

  • Officials’ decisions are final

  • Parents may not confront, harass, or argue with officials or league representatives

  • Disputes must be handled through proper league communication channels

SIDELINE & EVENT CONDUCT

Parents and spectators must:

  • Remain in designated spectator areas

  • Refrain from entering the field, court, or performance area unless authorized

  • Follow all facility and league rules

The use of alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, or illegal substances at practices, games, or events is strictly prohibited.

SPECTATOR REMOVAL POLICY

To maintain a safe environment, The Dolton Bears reserves the right to remove any parent, guardian, or spectator from any practice, game, competition, or event for behavior deemed inappropriate, disruptive, or unsafe.

Grounds for Immediate Removal Include (but are not limited to):

  • Verbal abuse, taunting, or harassment

  • Threatening behavior or intimidation

  • Profanity or aggressive language

  • Interference with coaches, officials, or league operations

  • Unauthorized entry onto the field or performance area

  • Possession or use of prohibited substances

Removal may occur without warning at the discretion of league officials.

DISCIPLINE ESCALATION POLICY

The organization may take disciplinary action as outlined below. Depending on severity, steps may be skipped.

Step 1 — Verbal Warning

  • Issued by a coach or league representative

  • Documented internally

Step 2 — Removal From Event

  • Parent or spectator must immediately leave the facility

  • Failure to comply may result in suspension

Step 3 — Suspension From Attendance

  • Parent or spectator prohibited from attending future events for a defined period

  • Child may continue participation if another responsible adult is present

Step 4 — Removal From Program

  • Parent and child may be removed from the program

  • No refund will be issued

SEVERE MISCONDUCT

Severe or repeated violations may result in immediate suspension or removal without prior warning. Law enforcement may be contacted when appropriate.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Agreement to this Parent Code of Conduct, Spectator Removal Policy, and Discipline Escalation Policy is required during registration. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action, including removal from participation without refund.

Last updated: Jan., 2026