Code of Conduct . . .

Lacrosse is still considered "medicine" to many Native Americans and is a large part of their heritage and culture. Lacrosse is still referred to as the Creators Game by the Iroquois. Therefore, all players, coaches and parents affiliated with Nadzitgsaga Lacrosse Club will show respect by "Honoring the Game". All players will be required to sign a Code of Conduct agreement.

All adults associated with this program will be required to address players, coaches, officials and spectators following Positive Coaching Alliance guidelines. We will not follow a "win-at-all-costs" mentality. Rather we will teach "mastery of the game" and use practice and game situations to teach life skills. We will follow a humbleness in winning and graciousness in losing" attitude. We will establish a pre-game "Prayer of Thanksgiving" (following Iroquois tradition) to create a team, family and respectful atmosphere.

The coach of Nadzitgsaga Lacrosse Club will instruct players in the fundamentals of lacrosse and lacrosse tradition. To be viewed as a complete lacrosse player, players must have mastered their academics, mastered their game, be actively involved in community/civic activities/organizations and actively participate in team fundraising events. The coach will promote only complete lacrosse players to college coaches and recruiters. A potential recruit is an ambassador of the team, the county and game.

All Harney County youth and adults are eligible to play for Nadzitgsaga regardless of ability, sex, experience, cultural affiliation, disability, enrollment status (i.e., public school, charter school, private school, home school). However, disrespectful behavior, unsportsmanlike conduct, vulgar language directed at team mates, other players, coaches, officials or spectators will not be tolerated under any circumstances and will result in disciplinary actions. Behavior and conduct on and off field will be monitored. All players will be held accountable for their actions! Parents are highly encouraged to come out and support and play with their children.