FAN CODE OF CONDUCT

As a parent of a student/athlete representing West Hills High School and the Grossmont Union High School District, it is expected that you model behavior conducive to good sportsmanship, and demonstrate behavior that will not embarrass the school, your child, or yourself. By agreeing to allow your student to participate in athletics, you agree to abide by these standards of behavior set forth by the district and West Hills High School.

  1. I agree to applaud the effort of all players on both teams and recognize these are young teens, not professional athletes.
  2. I agree to cheer FOR our team and NOT against another team.
  3. I agree that officiating is a difficult thankless task, and that officials are doing the best they can to be fair to both teams. I will accept their decisions without confrontation.
  4. I agree not to taunt players, officials, coaches or fans before, during, or following a competition.
  5. I agree to help control unacceptable behavior of spectators by reminding them that it is ok to cheer for our team, but it’s inappropriate to cheer against another.
  6. I agree to support the goals of sportsmanship and help bring pride and respect to my son/daughter and the school they are representing.
  7. I agree to encourage my student athlete(s) to resolve conflicts or concerns with their coaches before asking for my help. I understand that one of the lessons they will learn through participation in sports is that they take responsibility for their own actions and learn how to handle adverse situations.
  8. I agree that if I attend practice/games, I will be a respectful spectator and will not attempt to coach. I also agree to respect the rules of closed practices.
  9. West Hills supports our coaches and their decision making in running practices, staffing games, and running their programs. At no time will student athlete playing time be discussed with the Athletic Director or Administration. If I (or my child) have concerns, I will direct my student athlete(s) to approach the coach at an appropriate time outside of practice and games to discuss any concerns.
  10. I understand that the appropriate process for communication is first the coach, then if unsatisfied, the Athletic Director, then if still unsatisfied, the Assistant Principal of Athletics unless an egregious illegal or immoral action is present.

By including this in the Athletics Clearance packet, you and your student athlete(s) acknowledge and agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.
We hope you and your student have a wonderful experience in all of our after school activities.