COSMOS CODE OF CONDUCT

Interscholastic and youth sports programs play an important role in promoting the physical, social and emotional development of children. It is therefore essential for parents, coaches and officials to encourage youth athletes to embrace the values of good sportsmanship. Moreover, adults involved in youth sports events should be models of good sportsmanship and should lead by example by demonstrating fairness, respect and self control.

The Camarillo Cosmos is run exclusively by volunteers. Anyone assuming a position on the coaching staff or board understands that no compensation or special treatment of their child will be granted. I pledge to be responsible for my words and actions while attending, coaching, officiating or participating in any Camarillo Cosmos activity and shall conform my behavior to the following code of conduct:

1. I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.

2. I will not engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety or well being of any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.

3. I will not use drugs or alcohol while at a Camarillo Cosmos event and will not attend, coach, officiate or participate in a Camarillo Cosmos event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

4. I will not engage in the use of profanity.

5. I will treat any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee with respect regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or ability.

6. I will not engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.

7. I will not initiate a fight or scuffle with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.

I hereby agree that if I fail to conform my conduct to the foregoing while attending, coaching, officiating or participating in a Camarillo Cosmos event, I will be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to the following in any order or combination:

1. Verbal warning issued by a coach or club official.

2. Written warning issued by a coach or club official.

3. Suspension or immediate ejection from Camarillo Cosmos Youth Track Club and related events.

 

General Rules

There will be up to 300 athletes at each practice and up to 600 athletes at the meets.  In order to ensure the safety of all, parents, athletes & volunteers must adhere to the following rules:

  1. Athletes must wear shoes at all times.

  2. Athletes may wear spikes only when authorized by the coach and may not be worn by Gremlins.

  3. Throwing objects is prohibited.

  4. No climbing of fences, bleachers, or equipment.

  5. Property and equipment must not be defaced.

  6. Athletes walking or jogging must use the outer 5 lanes.

  7. Look both ways before crossing the track.

  8. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

  9. Swearing is prohibited.

  10. No hitting or rough housing will be tolerated.

  11. Only Cosmos staff, coaches and athletes are allowed on the track during practice.

In addition, required conduct of parents and other adults follows:

Setting a good example for the athletes involved in our program is much more important than the outcome of any of the races and field events conducted during the season.  Parents should approach our program with the attitude that it is conducted by unpaid volunteers for the benefit of all the kids including theirs.  Camarillo Cosmos Youth Track Club follows conduct guidelines set forth by our governing Conference (VCYTC), and that VCYTC’s rules of conduct for competition apply in any and all Cosmos sponsored functions.

Those not adhering to the rules will be warned by the Cosmos staff.  Any violation of the rules above could result in expulsion from the Cosmos program. In the case of athlete misbehavior, the coach will attempt to discuss matter with the child's parents.  To ensure the safety of the other athletes, coaches have the authority to remove a child from the team, in which case no refunds will be issued.