The goal of East Diablo Youth Soccer League (EDYSL) is committed to the best interest of our players and the highest level of quality soccer. We strive for an atmosphere that will help players gain a life-long love and appreciation for the great sport of soccer. This Code of Conduct will be in effect during the time which your child/player is a registered player with EDYSL.

A parent/guardianis defined as a mother, father, legal guardian, grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother, sister or anyone representing that child at an EDYSL event. A volunteer is defined as a coach, assistant coach, team parent, or field marshal/culture keeper. An officialis defined as a Referee or Board Member.

I WILL:
•      Abide by the Laws of the Game set forth by FIFA and/or modified in the EDYSL Bylaws.
•      Remember that players participate for the fun of the game and to meet new friends. Players increase self- esteem by mastering a skill. Players do not play just to please family members or coaches.
•      Remember that Coaches, Referees, Field Marshals/Culture Keepers and Board members are volunteers working countless hours for the youth of EDYSL.
•      Treat all Coaches, Referees, Players, Spectators and Volunteers with the same respect I expect in return.
•      Control my temper. I will not verbally abuse any players, coaches, referees, spectators or board members.
•      Remember that absolutely no dogs are allowed within 100 feet of any EDYSL game or practice field.
•      Be generous when our team wins; be graceful when our team loses.
•      Respect, support and assist all league volunteers in building the most positive program possible.
•      Respect and support all the children of EDYSL.
•      Appreciate that hard work and a dedication to gradual improvement are the keys to success in all areas of life.
•      Commit to getting my child to practice on time and communicate to my childs’ coach when practices will be missed.
•      Make each player a winner regardless of the final score or outcome, always working toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship.
•      Teach my child responsibility by cleaning up all field areas following any practice session or game.

Section 1.  NO PERSON AFFILIATED WITH EDYSL SHALL: Refuse to abide by an officials decision(s); be guilty of overt demonstration of dissent at an official; dispute with an official or publicly discuss with teammates and spectators the decision reached by an official in a derogatory or abusive manner; be guilty of an abusive verbal attack upon any player, official or spectator use profane, obscene or vulgar language or partake in smoking, or chewing tobacco products or use of alcohol during any EDYSL practice or game session.
•      MINIMUM PENALTY – The offending party is removed from the EDYSL Event. All incidents will be reported to the EDYSL Discipline Committee and further action may be taken by EDYSL. The offending party must appear before the discipline committee within 72 hours. In the event the offense occurs on property managed by the Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department, a report will be filed with the Activities Supervisor.
•      MAXIMUM PENALTY – The game may be terminated at the discretion of the Referee in the event he/she believes a threat is being directed at players, spectators, the coach, or the referee. The EDYSL Discipline Committee will be notified and if the offense occurs on property managed by the Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department, a report will be filed with the Activities Supervisor. The offending party/s must appear before the discipline committee within 72 hours.

Section 2.  Serious Violations of the Code of Conduct may result in player, parent, coach, and/or team expulsion from EDYSL. In the event the offense occurs at a facility managed by the Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department flagrant violations of the Code of Conduct, including defaming of public property will result in an extended suspension, probation or expulsion from use of any City of Brentwood facility for life. The decision by the EDYSL Discipline Committee is final.

Section 3. Any player, coach or spectator ejected from a game must leave the facility immediately; they must remove themselves from sight and sound of the officials; failure to do so will result in a minimum two game suspension for the coach and team.

Section 4. EDYSL shall enforce a zero tolerance of any violations of the Code of Conduct. In the event an incident is not covered by the Code of Conduct, the EDYSL Discipline Committee will determine what action will be taken.