Parent and Spectator Responsibilities

Avon Grove Flag Football has been developed to be an enjoyable, fun-filled, learning experience for participants. A format has been established for league operations to assure this philosophy. The following guidelines have been developed to promote uniform rules of conduct within the league:

• Parents and spectators are to refrain from unsportsmanlike behavior, verbal abuse, and grandstand coaching.
• Parents and spectators are not permitted on playing fields during any league activity, and must stay clear of sidelines and end goals a minimum of 3 feet.
• Parents and spectators are to realize that the referees are volunteers, referees are the closest to the game, and call plays as they see them.
• Parents and spectators are to present opinions and criticism to league officers.
• Parents and spectators are to realize that players are children, and not professional football players.
• Parents and spectators should encourage good play by all teams, and avoid criticism and over look errors occur by either team.
• Pets are not allowed at anytime during any league activity, unless pet is required for medical proposes.
• Parking in non-designated areas, blocking or traveling on any emergency vehicle access during league activities area shall not per permitted.

Penalties for Rule Infractions

Should parents or spectators break the League Rules, the follow actions will be taken:

• First Warning: The team manager will directed by the umpire to warn the offending party to cease their action.
• Second Warning: The offending party is asked to leave league property, in view of the fact they have not ceased their actions. If they have a player in the game the player must leave with them.
• Third Warning: If the offending party refuses to leave league property, the police are to be called to remove them. The president of the league will press charges against the offending party.

Divisional director shall always be notified of any parent spectator violation, and divisional director shall notify discipline committee and league president within 48 hrs.