I will respect the rules and regulations set by Niagara Spears, Ontario Summer Football League and Football Ontario and respect the decisions made by the coaches, team managers, executives and officials, even if they are unfavourable.
I will accept responsibility for my behaviour, accept coaching decisions, and I will not sulk or dwell on my own or other teammate’s mistakes but will accept responsibility for those mistakes without making excuses and focus on improving.
I understand that playing time is determined by my attendance, attitude, and performance at practices. I will make every reasonable effort to attend all practices, film sessions and games. I will be dressed and prepared (with all my equipment) on time and ready to listen, watch and learn in every practice and give 100% effort in every game. I will know my playbook. I will notify my team manager immediately if I cannot attend a practice or game or I need assistance with equipment.
I will respectfully ask questions for clarification and understand that I can approach coaches with concerns as long as it is done so politely and non-confrontational.
I will avoid using foul language or engaging in any form of verbal or physical abuse or engaging in any form of unsportsmanlike behaviour, such as taunting, heckling, or provoking both Niagara Spears and opposing team’s coaches, team managers, executives, officials or fans
I will exhibit sportsmanship and fair play at every practice, and game. I will also encourage this behaviour from other teammates, coaches, team managers, executives, officials and fans. I will not engage in physical or verbal confrontations with teammates, players from opposing teams, coaches, team managers, executives, officials and fans before, during or after practices and games
I understand that I am representing the Niagara Spears and poor behaviour during practices, games and any team events or outings may result in loss of playing time and/or expulsion from the team.
I will be a leader both on and off the field. I will lead by example,I will be helpful and supportive of teammates, I will stay positive no matter the situation.
I will not use any social media communication channels (email, texting, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok etc.) to communicate any offensive, abusive, harassing or insulting remarks in regards to race, sex, creed, or ability towards any other player, coaches, team managers, executives, officials and fans of Niagara Spears or opposing teams.
I will understand the rules of the game and play within them.
I will be gracious in victory and dignified in defeat.