PARENTS NOTES
● Parents are allowed on the field during practice or games (Unless Holding Chains)
● Parents are responsible for the care and maintenance of all equipment issued.
● All football and cheerleading uniforms must be returned clean at the end of the season. ● All football and cheerleading uniforms are the property of the Perth Amboy Youth Football League and must be returned to the league at the end of the season. Failure to do so may result in legal action.
● All complaints are to be aired to the Executive Board.
● No drinking of alcoholic beverages or substance abuse in Youth Field facilities
● Notices of practice cancellations or any event schedule change will be posted 30 – 60 minutes prior to the scheduled event on.
● All football players and cheerleaders must be at the Youth League field/J. J. Flynn school by 5:45 PM for the start of practice
● Parents are responsible for being at the Youth League Field (J. J. Flynn School for pick up after Cheer practice.
● Parents are responsible for being at the Youth League Field to meet the team bus after returning from away games.
PARENT'S CODE OF ETHICS
We, as adults, set an example that the children participating in the program will follow. The following code of ethics is to be adhered to by all adults. Please sign below stating that you have read and understand this code.
A. Refrain from “sideline coaching.” It is inappropriate for parents to coach players from the sideline. It devalues the coaching staff, but it also confuses the player. Let the coaching staff that the board has approved of directors do their job. Don’t be a coach – be a parent. Offer encouragement and positive reinforcement. A sure way to dampen a child’s enthusiasm is with constant criticism. Parents should not embarrass their children by calling attention to themselves through loud, obnoxious, or rude behavior.
B. The coaches and the league of football decide which team your son will be assigned to, and those decisions are final. We will not honor ANY request to place your son on a team. These decisions are made in the context of what is best for the organization, the teams at that given weight class, and that individual child. Again, these decisions are final.
C. Do not criticize coaches, players, or cheerleaders on our own or opposing teams by word of mouth or gesture. Remember that your child learns more from your actions than your words. Practice good sportsmanship by being respectful to other players, parents, and coaches on both teams. Cheer for our team rather than against our opponents. Parents should respect the officials and their calls. It’s okay to disagree but inappropriate to disparage.
D. Accept the decisions of game officials as being fair and being called to the best of their ability.
E. Abstain from consumption of alcohol or the use of tobacco products on the playing and practice fields. This is a Pop Warner rule. Failure to abide by these rules could jeopardize the future.
F. Do your best to ensure that all participants will have an enjoyable experience on their days with the Red Raiders. Parents should volunteer their services whenever possible. This shows the participants the value of being a team player.
G. Non-certified adults may not enter the playing field for any reason.
H. Occasionally, you may disagree with how the organization is managed or how your child’s team is coached. As a member of the Red Raiders, your opinion is important. If you have suggestions for improvements, let them be known at a board of directors meeting. Sideline's gossip does nothing constructive for the children in the program.
If you disagree with the way your child’s coach is handling the team or your child, you should take the following steps:
1. Speak to the coach privately. This step resolves most disagreements.
2. If you are not satisfied with the coach’s response or feel uncomfortable speaking with the coaches, speak with the Vice President of Football / Cheerleading.
3. If the dispute remains unresolved, bring your issues to the next regularly scheduled board of directors meeting.
4. These steps are part of the Perth Amboy Red Raiders protocol. Not following the proper channels will only delay issues being addressed. If matters need to be heard by a league representative, they will take them to the league. Coaches will not entertain emails, phone calls, or visits when they are not followed by this protocol. If your disagreement involves what position your son is playing, please save yourself time and embarrassment. That is a coaching decision, and the Perth Amboy Red Raiders organization and Board of Directors will not entertain second-guessing a coaching decision unless there is a legitimate safety concern.
FOOTBALL PARENTS! HYDRATION AND NUTRITION IS IMPORTANT
Fueling the Body
The body only works well when it has healthy fuel (or food). It is especially important for your child to eat well before all games and practices. If not, it will show on the field.
Sports and energy drink marketers would like you to believe sports and energy drinks are what athletes should drink for hydration-water will do the trick!
Importance of Hydration in Youth Football Players
Water is the most abundant, yet the most overlooked, substance in the body. To ensure proper hydration, drink water before, during and after every work out. Drinking enough water is essential for a youth football player’s performance.
Hydration is commonly overlooked, especially at the youth level. Since kids are so physically active, staying hydrated during their youth and teenage years might be even more important than keeping hydrated at other times in life. Staying hydrated during intense physical activity is crucial for getting the most out of practice and work outs.
Hydration is also necessary for preventing cramps, fatigue, dizziness, and overheating. The human body is like a car. We all know that an engine cannot run properly without enough oil. Water is like the oil for a car engine. If the athlete is not hydrated properly it can lead to complications. Dehydration can cause temporary, and sometimes even permanent, damage to the body.
Coaches and parents should make sure the kids are hydrated before, during, and after all physical activities.