Club Policies

PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT:

As a player of Texas Warriors FC, I understand and agree to follow the rules and policies of the club, as well as any leagues or competitions we participate in. I am aware that as a player, I am a representative of the team, and therefore, I must conduct myself in a way that reflects positively on the team. My playing rights are dependent on my adherence to the following:

AS A PLAYER, I WILL:

1. Train and play to the best of my ability.
2. Respect the game of soccer and its laws, and play the game fairly.
3. Win without boasting and accept defeat with dignity and class.
4. Work for the good of the team and conduct myself with honor and dignity at all times.
5. Show respect for the match officials, even though I may sometimes disagree with their decisions.
6. Only give encouragement to my fellow teammates.
7. Exemplify sportsmanship.
8. Attend and be prompt to all games and practices.
9. Respect myself, my coach, teammates, and opponents.
10. Model inclusive behavior, actively supporting cultural diversity while opposing all types of discrimination, including, but not limited to, racism and sexism, at all levels of soccer.
11. Make every effort to attend all team events, including practices, games, and team meetings.
12. As a member of the TWFC competitive team, I understand that club activities like practice, games, or meetings, take priority over any other team-related activity I may be participating in. Therefore, I will make every effort to attend all team events, including practices, games, and team meetings. If I cannot attend, I will notify my coach in advance of any absence and provide a valid reason for the absence. Absences due to school-related games that are mandated by the school for participation for grade are exempted.
13. Immediately report any injury to my coach and seek appropriate medical attention.
14. Learn the rules, policies, and procedures of the team and club.
15. Help my parents and fans understand the Laws of the Game so they can watch and enjoy the game better, and understand that dissent is not permitted.

I WILL NEVER:

1. Engage in dissent directed toward an official.
2. Leave a game field or training session without the permission of my coach.
3. Use a controlled substance (drugs) unless prescribed by a physician.
4. Participate in excessive and irresponsible horseplay.
5. Make excuses if my team loses a game.
6. Use profane or vulgar language.
7. Conduct myself in a manner of personal abuse and harassment of others, whether verbal, physical, emotional, or sexual.
8. Use alcohol or drugs.
9. Forget that I represent the team at all times.

By agreeing to this code of conduct, I acknowledge that any violation of these rules may result in disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or termination from the team. I understand that attending team practices and events is mandatory unless I have received prior approval from the head coach. I am aware that school-related games that are mandated by the school for participation for grade are exempted from this rule, but I am still encouraged to attend all team events for the betterment of the team. I acknowledge that my commitment and adherence to this code of conduct are essential for the success and reputation of the team.

PARENTAL CODE OF CONDUCT

AS PARENT/GUARDIAN, I WILL:

1. I will do my very best to have my child on time and prepared for every practice and match.
2. Be encouraging, and supportive in regard to my child’s play on the field.
3. Support the coach, manager and the team.
4. I understand that improper behavior at a match, practice or other TWFC-sponsored event may result in parent being asked to leave the field or the event by a referee, coach or team manager.
5. Respect officials and accept their decisions, (right or wrong).
6. I understand that, upon review of improper behavior by the Leadership Team of TWFC, a parent can, and will if necessary, be suspended from watching their child play should such behavior be considered rude or otherwise offensive.
7. Volunteer my services and talents to the Team and Club when possible.
8. Familiarize myself with the Laws of the Game.
9. Comply with rules, policies and procedures of the Team and Club as they apply to me.
10. I will leave the coaching to the coach and refrain from giving my child or any teammate any instructions during training or games.
11. I will try to give timely notice (more than 24h) to my coach should my player be unable to attend a team event.
12. Should I have a soccer-related concern regarding my player, I agree to reflect for at least 24h before raising the issue with the coach.
13. Discuss my child 
    • only with the coach
    • not with the manager or any other person
    • only at a time mutually agreed upon with the coach 
    • never prior to, during or directly after a game
14. I will be mindful of our opponents' feelings when cheering for our team in lop-sided games.
15. I will do my best to teach my player to become a student of the game and do likewise.
16. I will show the quality of our sportsmanship during and after each  match and encourage my child to congratulate opponents and match officials after every game.

FURTHER, I WILL NEVER:

1. I will not openly criticize the referees before, during or after games.
2. Interfere at any time with the duties and responsibilities of the coach or manager.
3. Engage in any kind of un-sportsman like conduct with any official, coach, player or parent.
4. Act in any manner that is detrimental to your child, any player, the Team or Texas Warriors Football Club.
5. I will not openly criticize our opponents or engage in arguments with their parents or officials during or after games.

CODE OF CONDUCT - TRAVEL

The intention of these guidelines is to ensure that TWFC players, parents and coaches can enjoy tournaments in a secure and safe manner.  TWFC players also have a responsibility to act as ambassadors for the club when attending tournaments. These guidelines are intended to provide clear communication to all players and parents as to acceptable behavior while traveling with the team.

• It is strongly recommended that all players, parents and coaches stay at the same hotel for the duration of the tournament.
• Players should follow a dress code of wearing TWFC apparel when traveling to tournaments and while in hotels, unless otherwise instructed by the coach.  This also applies to injured players traveling with the team who must wear full TWFC warm-up or uniform if they intend to sit on the bench with the team during games.
• All players shall have a defined curfew established by the coach.  The default is that all players should be in their own rooms for the night by 10pm, unless otherwise stated by the coach.  Parents must be responsible for ensuring the whereabouts of their children and any other players they are supervising.
• All players are expected to be punctual for all team meetings and tournaments.
• All players must be polite, professional and courteous in manner while at a hotel, restaurant or in any place where the team or player travels.
• Any player found using or in possession of alcohol, drugs, or any other illegal substance, will be asked to leave immediately and may be suspended by or removed from the Club.
• Any player found stealing, vandalizing, fighting or involved in any illegal or inappropriate activity, will be asked to leave immediately and may be suspended by or removed from the Club.
• Players are strongly discouraged from fraternizing with members of the opposite sex while representing the club at tournaments.  Cell phone numbers should not be given out and cell phones should be switched off at the appointed curfew time. 
• Any player found to be in a hotel room or other private environment with non-family members of the opposite sex without adult supervision will be asked to leave immediately and may be suspended by or removed from the Club.
• Any player, coach or parent who observes conduct inconsistent with the above guidelines has the obligation and responsibility to report the act to the coach.

COMPETITIVE GUIDELINES & POLICIES

PRACTICES

1. Players must arrive at the field 15 minutes prior to practice time ready to start.
2. Players must practice in the practice uniform, in cold weather the club approved tracksuit. 
   • Unless otherwise notified by coach.
3. Players must come with a properly inflated soccer ball.
4. Players ​must ​​wear shin-guards.
5. Players must bring plenty of water. 
6. If a player must arrive late or leave a practice early, the coach must be notified in advance.
7. If player needs to miss a practice, notification must be made to the COACH. Practice must be made up wherever possible with another team as directed by the coach.
8. Players are allowed to practice with other teams in the club.
   • check with both coaches first.
9. Parents are not allowed to step on the field during training to talk to the coach or the players. In case of emergency, parent should contact the coach or the manager to summon the player to the sideline.

GAMES AND LOCAL TOURNAMENTS

1. Players must arrive at the game field from 45 minutes to 1 hour before the game.
   • ​​​​​​​MANDATORY FOR U11 TEAMS AND ABOVE - FOR U5 - U11 TEAMS, COACH WILL NOTIFY OF ARRIVAL TIME AS IT WILL DIFFER DEPENDING ON LEAGUE AND LOCATION.
2. Players must warm up in their club approved apparel and bring BOTH game jerseys.
   • ​​​​​​​MANDATORY FOR U11 TEAMS AND ABOVE - OPTIONAL FOR U5 - U11 TEAMS.
3. Players must only warm up with their teammates and coaches.