STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

There is a lot more expected of our players other than their volleyball skills. Players are expected to participate in all scrimmages/practices as scheduled. Failure to do so may result in less playing time in the next tournament. It is the player's responsibility to notify the coach of their team if they cannot attend. If a player needs to miss several practices because of extra-curricular commitments, they are required to provide their coach with a schedule to allow for proper practice planning.  Players are expected to sign up for the full season and to make all tournaments. All players will be given maximum playing time in tournaments – especially during pool play, however, during a tournament play where the objective is to advance as far into the playoffs as possible (and for improved region seeding) players will be played at the discretion of the coach based on skill level and team needs.                                     

Players are expected to consistently work on their own to raise the levels of their physical condition and skill. All players will sign a code of conduct form as part of their membership with USA Volleyball.  The following standards must be observed for one to continue as an active member of Northwest Juniors Volleyball Club; violation of standards marked with (*) mean suspension or dismissal from Northwest Juniors:

1. *Alcohol and drugs including marijuana are prohibited at all times.

2. *Smoking is prohibited.

3. *Excellence in academic performance is required. All players must meet the requirements of the public school system No Pass/No Play policy.

4. *As a representative of Northwest Juniors Volleyball Club, no actions that will hinder the player's performance, game, or scholastics will be tolerated. The player's actions and behavior should always be such as to reflect positively on the player, their team, and Northwest Juniors Volleyball Club.

5. Players must be on time for all team commitments.   Early is best.

6. Players must call their team coach when they are going to be late or absent from a practice or tournament.

7. All players are required to pursue all physical conditioning activities and drills unless excused by a doctor or the coach.

8. Players must report all physical injuries or illness to their head coach immediately.

9. Players prohibited from supervised practice are expected to actively pursue physical conditioning and skill improvement on their own.

10. Equipment and uniforms issued to each player must be cared for properly.

11. All other equipment must be properly cared for. Players are expected to help set up and take down equipment at each practice. Players are to also assist in accounting for volleyballs.

12. Players are required to take proper care of practice equipment, keeping in mind that the equipment is the property of the host school.

13. All players must abide by the rules established for scrimmage and tournament facilities, both locally and in other cities.

14. Players are expected to help as requested during Northwest Juniors Volleyball Club hosted tournaments and are not excused after any tournament until released by the tournament director.

15. Each player will keep their coach informed of their presence at tournaments.

16. Each player is expected to treat all other players, teammates, coaches, referees, and fans with courtesy and respect.

17. If players are involved in a dispute, they must immediately work out problems between them. If they are unable to resolve their problem immediately, they must meet with the coaches until their problems are resolved. Problems between players must never be left unresolved.

18. During any overnight travel, curfew will be 11:00 pm on all nights prior to a match unless amended by your coach (for example, Davis Festival, afternoon pool).