Rules of Operation
Discipline: Franklin Youth Football believes the lesson of discipline is an important aspect of the training received by all group participants. FYF operates under the theory that the lessons of football will be with our participants for not only as long as the play; the lessons of discipline will be with them for life. As such, FYF has established specific rules of conduct which, if violated, will result in swift & certain punishment. Please note, this is not all-inclusive & is subject to amendment by the Board of Directors.
Attendance: If a participant misses all of any portion of practice, unless excused for medical reasons or discussed with team head coach prior to that practice, he/she will be:
- One Practice - held out for one quarter of that week's game
- Two Practices - held out for one half of that week's game
- Three or more - held out for the entirety of that week's game
Practice held within the first week is league mandated conditioning and attendance is required by all participants (prior to player-to-player contact).
Cancellation: Practice and/or games will be cancelled ONLY in the even of lightning or another extreme condition. Decisions for cancellation will be made at the game/practice fields. In the event of threatening conditions, be prepared to pick up your child early - participants will be evacuated from the field to the school for safety until a parent arrives.
Insubordination: FYF believes the process of teaching discipline involves learning basic rules of respect & authority. As such, incidents determined to be acts of insubordination to coaches, officials, administrators & others will be dealt with as follows:
- First Offense - verbal warning given to participant & parent
- Second Offense - written notice given to participant & parent
- Third Offense - one (1) game suspension
Please note - any participant arrested or cited for a violation of the laws of the State of Wisconsin or the ordinances of the City of Franklin, will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis with the penalties ranging from written reprimand to suspension.
Parental Participation: FYF encourages & welcomes parental involvement on committees & other FYF organized volunteer groups. FYF reminds parents that they must, during games, practices & all other FYF functions, conduct themselves in an adult-like manner. Behavior of parents which undermines the mission of FYF & which is considered to be disorderly, abusive or otherwise inappropriate will not be tolerated. All complaints & comments by parents relating to on-field activities will go first through the president. The president will be responsible for arranging a meeting between the appropriate parties. For any inquiries regarding playing time, please contact your child's team head coach.
Attendance: If a participant misses all of any portion of practice, unless excused for medical reasons or discussed with team head coach prior to that practice, he/she will be:
- One Practice - held out for one quarter of that week's game
- Two Practices - held out for one half of that week's game
- Three or more - held out for the entirety of that week's game
Practice held within the first week is league mandated conditioning and attendance is required by all participants (prior to player-to-player contact).
Cancellation: Practice and/or games will be cancelled ONLY in the even of lightning or another extreme condition. Decisions for cancellation will be made at the game/practice fields. In the event of threatening conditions, be prepared to pick up your child early - participants will be evacuated from the field to the school for safety until a parent arrives.
Insubordination: FYF believes the process of teaching discipline involves learning basic rules of respect & authority. As such, incidents determined to be acts of insubordination to coaches, officials, administrators & others will be dealt with as follows:
- First Offense - verbal warning given to participant & parent
- Second Offense - written notice given to participant & parent
- Third Offense - one (1) game suspension
Please note - any participant arrested or cited for a violation of the laws of the State of Wisconsin or the ordinances of the City of Franklin, will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis with the penalties ranging from written reprimand to suspension.
Parental Participation: FYF encourages & welcomes parental involvement on committees & other FYF organized volunteer groups. FYF reminds parents that they must, during games, practices & all other FYF functions, conduct themselves in an adult-like manner. Behavior of parents which undermines the mission of FYF & which is considered to be disorderly, abusive or otherwise inappropriate will not be tolerated. All complaints & comments by parents relating to on-field activities will go first through the president. The president will be responsible for arranging a meeting between the appropriate parties. For any inquiries regarding playing time, please contact your child's team head coach.
