As a prospective West Orange Soldier (WOS) parent/guardian or spectator, you play a crucial role in creating a positive and supportive environment for all participants. The following Code of Conduct outlines the expectations for parents and spectators to ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Behavioral Standards
Respect: Show respect towards all players, coaches, officials, and other spectators. Your behavior sets an example for the youth.
Sportsmanship: Avoid any form of unsportsmanlike conduct, such as booing, taunting, or using offensive language.
Support: Encourage and support all players, regardless of the outcome of the game.
Positive Reinforcement: Praise your child and other players for their hard work and dedication. Avoid criticizing or ridiculing them for mistakes or losses.
Respect for Officials: Respect the decisions of coaches, referees, and officials. Refrain from questioning or confronting them on game day.

Commitment to the Team
Attendance: Ensure your child arrives on time and is prepared for all team activities. All games/practices are considered mandatory. Communicate absences with your head coach.
Communication: Communicate openly and respectfully with coaches and league officials. Address any concerns or issues to the Field Commissioner.
Involvement: Volunteer to help with team activities, such as organizing events, providing snacks, or assisting with transportation.
Social Media: Refrain from making negative remarks, or remarks that could be construed as condescending, on social media regarding the organization, coaching, directing, officiating, or board officials.

Personal Responsibilities
Role Model: Be a positive role model for your child and other players. Demonstrate the values of respect, discipline, and teamwork.
Conduct: Always maintain a high standard of conduct. Avoid any behavior that could negatively impact the players, coaching staff, spectators, or the league.
Drug & Alcohol Free: Refrain from the use of, or being under the influence thereof, drugs and/or alcohol at all WOS functions.

Field Conduct
Viewing Area: Remain in the spectator area during games and practices.
Sideline Coaching: Do not coach players during the game.
Interference: Do not interfere with a coach’s decisions during games or practices.
Player Focus: Allow the coaches to have players undivided attention during games or practices. This includes half-time and post-game de-briefing.

EJECTIONS: Any player, coach (head or assistant), or spectator who is ejected from a game by the officials, or causes a game to be forfeited due to unsportsmanlike conduct will automatically be suspended for the next game on the first offence. A second such offense will cause such player, coach, or spectator to be automatically suspended for the remainder of the season (including post-season). Any flagrant offense is cause for automatic removal from all WOS functions. No refunds will be given.

EXPULSION: Physical abuse of any parent, Game Official or WOS Commissioner by a player, coach or parent will result in expulsion of the coach/parent and their children from all current and future WOS participation. No refund will be given.

By adhering to this Code of Conduct, you will contribute to a positive and respectful atmosphere that benefits all participants in our youth sports league. Your commitment to these standards is essential for the success and integrity of our league.


I understand that if I do not uphold these above statements, that my child may be disqualified to participate within the organization – as deemed necessary by the coach, Board of Directors, or President. I further understand that no refunds issued for the actions of myself, or other family members, that contradict the working or spirit of the above Parent Code of Conduct.

As a prospective West Orange Soldier, you are expected to meet and uphold the highest standards of conduct, discipline, and responsibility. The following requirements outline the expectations for all enlistees to ensure a cohesive, respectful, and effective team:

Behavioral Standards
Respect: Show respect towards coaches, teammates, opponents, officials, team moms, and spectators always.
Discipline: Follow all team rules, regulations, and instructions.
Integrity: Be honest and have integrity.
Teamwork: Support and encourage your teammates.

Academic and Intellectual Standards
Educational Achievement: Student 1st, Athlete 2nd.

Personal Responsibilities
Daily Routine: Players are expected to maintain proper personal hygiene including regular showers, brushing teeth, and wearing deodorant to promote a pleasant environment for all.
Household Duties: Fulfill your responsibilities at home and assist with household tasks.
Time Management: Manage your time efficiently between sports, school, and home activities.

Commitment to the Team
Attendance and Punctuality: Attend all practices, games, and team activities.
Physical Fitness: Maintain a high level of physical fitness. Participate actively in training and meet all fitness standards. Hard work on and off the field = play time.
Communication: Speak respectfully with coaches, team moms, and teammates.


I understand that if I do not uphold these above statements, that my child may be disqualified to participate within the organization – as deemed necessary by the coach, Board of Directors, or President. I further understand that no refunds issued for the actions of myself, or other family members, that contradict the working or spirit of the above Player Code of Conduct.