Tipp City Pee Wee Football
Parent & Player Code of Conduct and Information
Welcome to Tipp City Pee Wee Football!
We are delighted that your child is interested in learning and playing football with our program. This packet is designed to relate pertinent information about the overall expectations, practices, and games. Your child’s coaching staff will contact you over the summer about our practice schedule that will begin in late July.
We are very proud of this organization that serves over 180 students and is a part of the SWBL. Our program is governed by a board, which meets monthly starting in February and continuing throughout the season.
We are expecting a great season. We are looking for our players to display commitment, dependability, a positive attitude, but above all, respect for each other, their coaches and the board.
Tipp City Pee Wee Football
Policies and Procedures
Please read the following very carefully, as the coaching staff will abide by our expectations.
League
Our league falls under the rules of the SWBL and we are a competitive football organization that works toward playing for a spot in the SWBL playoffs and the SWBL Super bowl at the end of each regular season.
Role Models
Football players are role models for the community. Please remember to be respectful to all. We expect good sportsmanship at all times. Don’t forget that yourepresent your grade level and someone is always observing you.
Great Attitude
Is a must! The coaching staff intends to challenge your child to learn drills, football plays, and positive sportsmanship. However, none of this is possible unless you remember that a great attitude goes a long way and makes more responsible student athletes.
Registration
In order to play football, we need your registration form, fee, Tipp City Pee Wee release, SWBL release (SWBL Release will be handed out beginning of season), and rules of conduct form. First time players will need a copy of their birth certificate. This is required and is an SWBL rule.
Physicals
You may NOT practice or play football unless the coaching staff has received your CURRENT physical form on the FIRST day of practice. A sports form can be found on our website at Please complete your physical over the summer. If you do not have your completed physical form as indicated, then you will NOT practice until it is turned in. This will be enforced!
Parents
Tipp City Pee Wee Football is a volunteer organization and we do require parent participation at all home games. This is the only way we can be successful. Positions will be made available to you by your Team Mom. You will be required to work during one or more of our home games.
Selection of Coaches
Anyone desiring to coach will be required to complete a resume that includes coaching experience, reasons for wanting to coach, as well as any special training they have had, for example, CPR training. The applications will be reviewed and voted on by the board. Though desirable, it is not necessary that the coach have previous football experience. Assistant coaches will be placed by the head coach and voted on by the board. No self-invited coaches please.
Coach Behavior
Demeaning, verbally, or physically abusive behavior will not be tolerated. Coaches will be held accountable for their actions. Any coach engaging in such behavior will be subject to dismissal from the program. Coaches in violation will receive a verbal warning, then written warning from the board, followed by dismissal from program for at least one year.
Every coach is expected to strive to develop the skills of each participant and to educate the players on specific skills to succeed. Development of sportsmanship is a critical component to the entire program. Coaches are expected to conduct themselves professionally to achieve this goal.
Parent/Player Behavior
All parents/players are expected to promote good sportsmanship. Any parent/player acting vulgar, disruptive, or is physically abusive with a player, coach, board member or another parent will be held accountable and will be removed from the program as we have a zero tolerance policy. First offense parent will not be allowed at practice or game. Second offense the child will be removed from the team for one year. No parents contact or side line coaching during practice or at any games. By signing this you are signing for both parents and any family member or friend that may come to a game or practice. ______Initial
Practice Expectations
Attendance
Coming to practices is very important. It is required by the SWBL that all players condition for a certain number of days prior to wearing pads. Players are expected to attend all practices or notify team coaches of their absences. Absences may result in a reduction of playing time and can result in removal from the team. It is also very important to attend practices to learn plays and build our team spirit. Coaches can bench any player it player that is habitually late or missed practices. Again, this is for the safety of our players.______Initial
Schedules
Practices will begin in late July and location may vary for each team. Practice is normally every Monday-Friday up until school starts, then it will be every Monday-Thursday. Saturday practice may be called by each team’s coach. Please try to avoid scheduling other activities on those days to avoid conflicting schedules. Thank you.
Attire
Football practice pants, jersey, pads, and helmet with chin strap and mouth piece are expected to be worn along with full gear. Your child will wear t-shirt and shorts during conditioning practice in the beginning of the season with their football cleats, helmets, chin strap and mouth pieces.
Punctuality
Football players are expected to be on the field, completely dressed and ready at the start of practice. Also, it is very important that parents pick up their football players at the end of practice on time. All of our coaches are volunteers and need to get home to their families.
Food
Eat light before attending practice. Don’t forget to bring a large water bottle.
Hydration
Please be sure your football player drinks plenty of water during the day. It is extremely important that the players are hydrated before they get to practice, especially on hot summer/early fall days. Waiting until practice to drink water is too late.
Website
We have created a website with pertinent information regarding upcoming games, directions, and stats. The website is tippcitypeeweefootball.com.
Player Development
All players will be developed by the coaches to reach their potential. Please remember all kids are different, develop at different times, and have different athletic abilities. The coaches will pick your child’s position based on his abilities as well as what is best for the team. Coaches can bench any player it player is habitually late or absent.
Game Expectations
Attendance
You must be on time to practice before each game. The time before the game is to review plays and stretch to prevent injury.
Uniform
Must be worn at each game and player must wear helmet and shoulder pads issued by Tipp City Pee Wee Football for safety reasons.
Playing time
Playing time will be determined by the player’s attitude, performance on and off the field, and attendance during practices. Absences during the practice week prior to each game may result in a reduction of playing time. This is for the safety of our players. Your child may play more or less than other team mates on their team as we do not make cuts. We are a competitive football organization. ______Initial
Picture and Videos
Parents can take pictures and record games from the stand however; must get permission for each game to be on the field from the board to be on the field.
Chain of Command
Any parent or coach that has concerns with the program must address these concerns with the head coach first. These discussions must be respectful as the board will not tolerate any threatening confrontations toward coaches. Such actions may result in your child being removed from the team. If the concerns are not resolved by discussing them with the coach, then they may be brought to the President or Vice President. Final decision will rest with the President or Vice President, with the board’s approval. At no time is an individual allowed to petition an issue on practice or game fields. Contacting the SWBL is not allowed per SWBL rules. All parties involved must look at what is in the best interest of the kids and this program, and must also promote good sportsmanship among all teams, coaches, board members, and parents.______Initial
Registration
Registration will be held in March and April. Scholarships may be accepted on a case-by-case basis and will be approved by the board. Without payment in full, the player will not receive equipment. If your player doesn’t return equipment, you will be responsible for paying the equipment fee of 250.00.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What equipment will be provided for my child?
-Game jersey
-Football pants
-Shoulder pads
-Helmet -Mouth guard
What equipment will I be responsible for?
-Cup and athletic supporter
- Chin Strap
-Rubber molded football cleats
-Water bottle
-Practice jersey or large shirt that will fit over shoulder pads
Optional, however recommended:
-Rib pads
How are teams organized?
The 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will play with their respective grade levels.
Why do I need to provide my child’s birth certificate?
SWBL rules states boys have an age requirement within each grade. Each coach must have a birth certificate in possession during all games, in the event that a child’s age is in question.
What is the SWBL?
The Southern Western Buckeye League is the league association to which we belong. The league currently consists of teams from all over the Miami Valley. Visit for more information.
When will we receive a game schedule?
The game schedules are set based on each team’s field availability and are set by the SWBL. Once we receive this information we will hand out a schedule to each coach and post it on our website.
Our website:
Code of Conduct
All Members of Tipp City Pee Wee Football and participants in Tipp City Pee Wee Football programs and activities are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner consistent with the values of Tipp City Pee Wee Football. Conduct that violates these values may be subject to sanctions pursuant to the Tipp City Pee Wee Football Discipline Policy within these pages. I have read and understand pages 1-6 and agree to follow these procedures during the season at all practices and games.
Player’s Signature & Print Name______
Parent or Guardian Signature & Print Name______
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