HENDERSON COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE

CODE OF CONDUCT, EQUIPMENT RETURN POLICY AND CONCUSSION SHEET

CODE OF CONDUCT

I will encourage good sportsmanship through my actions by demonstrating positive support for ALL Players, coaches and officials at every game and practice.
I will place the emotional and physical well being of the players above the personal desire to win.
I will demand a drug and alcohol free environment for the players and agree to refrain from their use at all games and practices. I also agree to refrain from the use of tobacco products at practice and on the playing field.
I will remember the game is for the players, not the parents.
I will ensure my child treats other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
I will treat all players, coaches, officials and other parents with dignity and respect in language, attitude, behavior and mannerisms. Physical altercations will not be tolerated.
I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or others.

I agree that if I fail to abide by the league code of conduct I may be subject to disciplinary action. That may include the following.

Verbal warning.
Written warning.
Parental game suspension.
Parental season suspension.
Player suspension.
Player removal.

These actions may not necessarily be taken in an escalated manner. The Henderson County Youth Football League reserves the right to select and apply any penalty depending on the severity of the situation. Disciplinary actions applied will be determined by the League President and head coaches of the teams in the league in which the affected child participates

CONCUSSION INFORMATION

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that changes the way the brain normally works. A concussion is caused by bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Even a “ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CONCUSSION? Signs and symptoms of concussion can show up right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until days or weeks after the injury. If an athlete reports one or more symptoms of concussion listed below after a bump, blow, or jolt to SIGNS OBSERVED BY COACHING STAFF Appears dazed or stunned Forgets an instruction Moves clumsily Did You Know? • Most concussions occur without loss of consciousness. • Athletes who have, at any point in their lives, had a concussion have an increased risk for another concussion. • Young children and teens are more likely to get a concussion and take longer to recover than adults. the head or body, s/he should be kept out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says s/he is symptom-free and it’s OK to return to play. SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY ATHLETES Headache or “pressure” in head Is confused about assignment or position Is unsure of game, score, or opponent Answers questions slowly Loses consciousness (even briefly) Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall Can’t recall events after hit or fall Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness Double or blurry vision Sensitivity to light Sensitivity to noise Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy Concentration or memory problems Confusion Just not “feeling right” or “feeling down” CONCUSSION DANGER SIGNS In rare cases, a dangerous blood clot may form on the brain in a person with a concussion and crowd the brain against the skull. An athlete should receive immediate medical attention if after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body s/he exhibits any of the following danger signs: • One pupil larger than the other • Is drowsy or cannot be awakened • A headache that not only does not diminish, but gets worse • Weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination • Repeated vomiting or nausea • Slurred speech • Convulsions or seizures • Cannot recognize people or places • Becomes increasingly confused, restless, or agitated • Has unusual behavior • Loses consciousness (even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously) WHY SHOULD AN ATHLETE REPORT THEIR SYMPTOMS? If an athlete has a concussion, his/her brain needs time to heal. While an athlete’s brain is still healing, s/he is much more likely to have another concussion. Repeat concussions can increase the time it takes to recover. In rare cases, repeat concussions in young athletes can result in brain swelling or permanent damage to their brain. They can even be fatal. Remember Concussions affect people differently. While most athletes with a concussion recover quickly and fully, some will have symptoms that last for days, or even weeks. A more seri ous concussion can last for months or longer. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU THINK YOUR ATHLETE HAS A CONCUSSION? If you suspect that an athlete has a concussion, remove the athlete from play and seek medical attention. Do not try to judge the severity of the injury yourself. Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says s/he is symptom-free and it’s OK to return to play. Rest is key to helping an athlete recover from a concussion. Exercising or activities that involve a lot of concentration, such as studying, working on the computer, or playing video games, may cause concussion symptoms to reappear or get worse. After a concussion, returning to sports and school is a gradual process that should be carefully managed and monitored by a health care professional.

EQUIPMENT RETURN POLICY

The Henderson County Youth Football League operates on a limited budget annually. In order to hold sign up fees the same as the previous year and ensure each player is able to participate with equipment and safety at the highest regard, we ask that each parent be responsible for returning all league issued equipment immediately following the last game of the season.

As your helmet and shoulder pads are returned this form will be given to the parent which serves as your receipt that the league has received your child’s equipment.

At seasons end anyone who has not returned their equipment will be financially responsible for purchasing their issued equipment at $150.00 per helmet and $75.00 per should pad set. If your child chooses not complete the season for any reason, the helmet and shoulder pads should be returned promptly to the head coach.

By signing this form, I understand that I am responsible for returning the helmet and shoulder pads I was issued by the Henderson County Youth Football League.

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