The Finger Lakes Youth Football and Cheerleading League is committed to promoting the proper ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play at all League and Team Activities.  We will oppose instances and activities, which are not centered on the best values of youth athletic competition in order  to insure the well being of all youth athletes.  We will expect acceptable standards of good sportsmanship and proper regard for the rights of others.

We are further committed to the belief that teams participating in League activities should be held responsible for the conduct of their players, cheerleaders, coaches, staff and spectators.  Conduct which is detrimental to the education value of athletic activities maybe be deemed just cause for the Leagues reprimand, probation, or suspension from League and Team activities.

Spectator Code of Conduct:

It is the responsibility of the spectator to:

1. Keep cheering positive.  There should be no profanity or degrading language / gestures.
2. Avoid actions, which offend visiting teams or individual players.
3. Show appreciation of good play by both teams.
4. Learn the rules of the game in order to be a better informed spectator.
5. Treat all visiting teams in manner in which you would expected to be treated.
6. Accept the judgment of coaches and officials.
7. Encourage other spectators to participate in the spirit of good sportsmanship.
8. Discourage the use, abuse and resulting negative influence of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.

Youth Athlete Code of Conduct:

It is the responsibility of the player / cheerleader to:

1. Demonstrate self-control and respect for their coaches, officials, and spectators at all times.
2. Remember that participation in sports should not be abused by unsportsmanlike conduct.
3. Respect the other team and shake hands after the competition and congratulate them on their performance.
4. Respect the integrity and judgment of the officials.
5. Remember that their behavior while in uniform reflects on their team, their family, and their community.
6. Understand and abide by the rules.
7. Accept winning and losing with grace and dignity.
8. Just say "NO" to drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.