JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE ZERO TOLERANCE The purpose of the Junior Football League of Central Illinois (J.F.L.O.C.I.) is to provide an environment that encourages everyone to participate in learning the fundamentals of tackle football, and have fun while doing so. Sportsmanship is essential in all of our area programs. Sportsmanship includes behavior and attitude from players, coaches, officials, parents, cheerleaders and fans. In an effort to encourage a positive support base for everyone, The J.F.L.O.C.I. has adopted a “Zero Tolerance Policy”. The goal of this policy is not only to promote sportsmanship, but also to encourage positive and effective communication between area boards, coaches, players, officials and parents. Therefore, Coaches/Directors, Family Members and Spectators that demonstrate behavior that is detrimental to any area program may be removed from that respective program. Detrimental behavior is defined as physical and/or verbal abuse towards any participant, coach or official at any time. Vulgar language, Physical Abuse or Gestures WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Fans are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with good sportsmanship. Coaches are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the “Coaches Code of Ethics.” Violators during JFLOCI functions will be ejected. If it is a Coach or Director, the responsible parties will be brought before the Infractions Committee for action up to expulsion. I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, encouragement and sportsmanship for all players, coaches, directors, officials and fans at every game, practice or other youth event. I will promise to be a respectful fan and remember that the game is for children and not for the adults. I have read the Junior Football League of Central Illinois’ (J.F.L.O.C.I.) “NO TOLERANCE” policy, and will do everything in my power to implement and abide by these rules at all times.