LET US PLAY

TAKE THE LET US PLAY PLEDGE.

DISCIPLINE LADDER

*Parents, spectators, and parent volunteer coaches enter the accountability ladder if it is determined in the best judgement of Gunston SC sta (in collaboration with directors) that any action, behavior, or expressed attitude on game day is in direct contrast with the spirit of the Let Us Play contract.

TIER A

  • Suspension & Expulsions

    Applies to parents & spectators whose conduct willfully and egregiously stands  in contrast to Let Us Play tenets, Club policy, and basic standards of civil  decency. Behaviors in this category are extreme,  flagrantagrant, and grave. 


    Examples include, but are not limited to: 

    • Physical altercations 
    • Verbal altercations 
    • Violent conduct 
    • Substance abuse 
    • Escalated or long term persistent infringement of Tier B

  • Possible Interventions

    • Player card revoked • Removal from club 
    • Legal action 
    • Seasonal spectator ban

  • Responsible Parties

    •  Parent/spectator 
    • Coach
    • GSC Leadership  
    • Let Us Play Panel (board, executive director, neutral parent) 

TIER B

  • Spectatorship Restrictions

    Applies to parents & spectators whose conduct willfully stands in contrast to Let Us Play tenets. Behaviors in this category are stark, intentional, and/or consistently subversive. Direct entry into Tier B assumes Tier C interventions.  


    Examples include, but are not limited to: 

    • Audibly derogatory comments directed at any player, coach, or referee. 
    • Overtly negative or unsportsmanlike body language or posturing. 
    • Persistent infringement of Tier C.

  • Possible Interventions

    Chosen by Director with executive leadership  consultation 


    • Community service •Individualized behavior  agreements 
    • ‘Silent Saturday’

  • Responsible Parties

    •  Parent/spectator 
    • Coach
    • Commissioner / GSC staff 

TIER C

  • Mandatory Education

    Applies to parents & spectators whose conduct and demeanor, despite benign  intentions, stands in contrast to Let Us Play tenets in a nagging way. Behaviors  here often stem from a desire to be helpful, but prove persistently disruptive. Examples include, but are not limited to: 

    • Coaching / delivering instruction to players from the sidelines.
    • ”Sideline-steering” players or officials. 
    • Neglect of informal warnings (email, in-person asks, educational cards, etc..)

  • Possible Interventions

    Chosen by Coach with  Director of Coaching  Consultation 

    • Completion of  educational module  with course certicate
    • Written reflection

  • Responsible Parties

    •  Parent/spectator 
    • Coach