SPORTSMANSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT

The mission of Fishkill Recreation is to promote fun, health, competition, and athleticism through sportsmanship and fair play. Our leagues/events should be played with good sportsmanship. Although competition may become intense, we expect our coaches, athletes, staff, parents, and spectators to maintain good sportsmanship up to and after the final whistle. Sports are filled with judgment calls and, as a result, disputes between players, opponents, and staff may occur from time to time. However, it is important that participants respect and handle all disputes that may occur in a civilized manner. 

Please remember that our coaches are volunteers. Our officials are doing their best to maintain safe and orderly play. Our scorekeepers are doing their best to keep the score and keep the games flowing.

In an attempt to keep confrontations away from the children, we are asking that parents refrain from confronting coaches, players, officials, and scorekeepers at the games, practices, and in front of the kids.  Please direct any concerns or bone of contentions with the Recreation Office at 845-831-3371 or jmaietta@fishkill-ny.gov so that we can resolve any matters accordingly.

1. Respect the game, play fairly, and follow all rules and policies.
2. Accept the decisions of officials and site directors with good grace.
3. Demonstrate good sportsmanship before, during, and after games, win or lose.
4. Represent oneself, the team, and the program in a positive demeanor.
5. Be responsible for the sportsmanship of myself and teammates. And assist in maintaining a respectful environment for all participants.
6. Be courteous to opposing teams, parents, spectators, officials, monitors, or facilitators and treat all with respect.
7. Help to maintain and keep all equipment and conditions at the facility/park in good condition.
8. Obey all facility rules, while respecting all equipment, common areas, playing areas, parking areas, and surrounding neighborhoods.
9. Refrain from the use of abusive language or profanity.
10. Not engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety, or wellbeing of any player, official, staff member, parent, or spectator.
11. Not engage in verbal, written, or physical threats or abuse aimed at any participant, official, staff member, or spectator.
12. Not initiate a fight, scuffle, or exchange with any individual (including but not limited to: pushing, shoving, punching, kicking, etc.).
13. Not use alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs at any location.
14. Wear/use all required and issued equipment and/or uniforms.
15. The decision of the officials and/or site director is final.