Zero Tolerance Policy

MEMO

Date: February 1, 2006

To: All participants/parents in the N.Y.F.& C program

From: Board of Directors

Subject: "Zero Tolerance Policy"

This memo is to inform the participant and the parents of participants of the Norwood Youth Football and Cheerleading program of our "Zero Tolerance Policy". In recent years it has come to the attention of the Executive Board that some participants and/or parents of participants use foul language on the field, lack of respect towards coaches and board members and the consumption of alchololic beverages while on the premises. The Executive Board of the Norwood Youth Football & Cheer program has given full discretion to all board members and all coaches of all football teams and cheerleading squads to enforce this policy. The following will not be tolerated:

• Possession and drinking of alcoholic beverages on the premises and the possession or use of illegal substances on the premises at any Association/League/Conference function. (at home/away games and practices).
• Protest a game official, judge or Commissioners decision in an aggressive demonstrative manner, which might incite violent or aggressive fan involvement.
• Use of abusive or profane language or actions at anytime at any Association/League/Conference function.
• Treat the program, board members, coaches, all children and adults while at any Association/League/Conference function with disrespect.
• Any physical violence, abuse or harrassment towards any parent, coach, official, board member or player.

Failure to follow this policy will at least result in a incident report to Norwood Youth Football & Cheer Inc. Board of Directors. In some instances, depending on the gravity of the incident, dismissal may be immediate for a participant or parent with the possibility of notification given to the Norwood Police Department and or Norwood Recreation Department.

We represent the Town of Norwood and should do this with dignity and honor during all games either at home or away.