Expectations of Athletes:
  1. Check to verify practice time & location
  2. Be properly dressed for practice. (see proper dress below)
  3. Come ready to play as a team
  4. Follow the Special Olympics Athlete Code of Conduct (see below)
  5. No use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs

 

Athlete Code of Conduct
Sportsmanship
  • I will practice good sportsmanship.
  • I will act in ways that bring respect to me, my coaches, my team and Special Olympics.
  • I will not use bad language.
  • I will not swear or insult other persons.
  • I will not fight with other athletes, coaches, volunteers or staff.
Training and Competition
  • I will train regularly.
  • I will learn and follow the rules of my sport.
  • I will listen to my coaches and the officials and ask questions when I do not understand.
  • I will always try my best during training, divisioning and competitions.
  • I will not “hold back” in preliminaries just to get into an easier final heat.
Responsibility for My Actions
  • I will not make inappropriate or unwanted physical, verbal or sexual advances on others.
  • I will not drink alcohol, smoke or take illegal drugs while representing Special Olympics at training sessions, competition or during Games.
  • I will not take drugs for the purpose of improving my performance.
  • I will obey all laws and Special Olympics rules.
  • I understand that if I do not obey this Code of Conduct my Program or a Games Organizing Committee may not allow me to participate.

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    Proper Dress for SOGF Practices and Competitions
    Jewelry:
    • No jewelry may be worn during practices/competition.  It is recommended that you leave all rings, watches, and earrings at home so that they are not lost.

     

    Shirts:
    • You must wear a shirt at every practice.  Shirts advertising alcohol or tobacco products and shirts with inappropriate language should not be worn.  Please do not wear mesh or other see-through shirts.  Also for safety reasons, please do not wear shirts that have buttons, zippers, or other hard objects attached to the shirt.
    • You will be provided with a jersey top for competitions.  At the end of the competition you must turn this jersey back into your coach.  Please bring an extra shirt to change into once you are done playing.  Most athletes wear a t-shirt under their jersey during competition.

     

    Shorts/Pants:
    • Athletes are encouraged to wear shorts during practices.  Athletes may also wear sweat pants or athletic pants.  Any shorts or pants with buttons are not allowed (Including jean & cargo shorts).
    • For competitions, we ask that you wear black shorts or black athletic pants as black/white are SOGF’s team colors.

     

    Shoes:
    • Athletic shoes are required to participate in all sports.  Sport specific spikes may be worn but are not required.

     

    Other:
    • Please bring water bottles with to practices and competitions
    • Soccer athletes are required to have shin guards and long socks worn OVER the shin guards
    • Track and Field athletes should always bring a sweatshirt/jacket and sweatpants/athletic pants to practice.  Most of our practices get cold once the sun starts going down.  Having the right clothing will keep the athlete warm during the last few minutes of practice.

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