code of conduct

(Gal 5:22-25 NIV)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. God has sent His Spirit to dwell in those that have put saving faith in Jesus. For this reason, Christians are privileged with an intimacy of deep relationship with God and have power to live victorious and fruitful lives as we live by the Spirit. Attitudes or behaviors that are contrary to these fruits of the Spirit are not of God. These sins reveal an opportunity and need for us to grow in faith and freedom. Therefore, the EVAC Board of Directors reminds all EVAC players, parents, coaches and fans to apprehend the grace that God freely provides and walk by the Spirit. There is no place for anger or rebellion at our events. Coaches, referees, players, volunteers and others should be treated with the highest respect and kindness. The EVAC Board expects at least the following standards of conduct:

1) Parents and fans should be supportive of players by positive cheering. Parents and fans must not show public disagreement with coaching or refereeing. Parents and fans must not make disparaging remarks toward other teams, their coaches or fans.
2) Coaches and Players must graciously accept all calls by referees. Where protest of a call or noting unfair play by opponents is allowed, proper protocol must be followed.
3) Coaches and Players must maintain an attitude of humility on and off the courts and fields. The standard as we relate to each other and other teams is: Do for others as you would have them do to you.
4) Coaches must maintain self-control and treat players with dignity and respect.
5) Parents should never give instructions to their daughter/son during a game, scrimmage, or practice. If a player is listening to their parents in the stands, then they are not paying attention to the game or coach.
6) The coach will not answer the question, “Why is my daughter/son not getting playing time?” A better approach would be, “How can I get more playing time?” from the player to the coach.
7) When any of these standards are broken, there should be an attitude of humility and repentance. The goal is restoration and reconciliation so that we may be in right relationship with each other and those outside EVAC.
8) Finally, all we do and say should bring glory to Jesus.
 

Violations of the EVAC Code of Conduct will be judged and managed by the person most directly in the line of authority to the violator. Coaches and parents are the authority in situations that involve players. Coaches must report to the EVAC Board of Directors all formal disciplinary actions taken by referees against players, coaches, or fans. Situations that are especially egregious or that are brought to the attention of the EVAC Board of Directors by an EVAC member will be judged and managed by the Board of Directors.