Club Policies
VUFC
PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT
As a player for VA United, I pledge to:
- Play for fun and enjoyment of the game.
- Be a good sport.
- Respect my coaches, teammates, parents, opponents, and referees.
- Obey the laws of the game and play within the spirit of the laws.
- Work hard to improve my soccer skills.
- Be a team player, to get along with and cooperate with my coaches and teammates.
PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT
As the parent of a VA United player, I pledge to:
- Support VA United and my child’s team in requiring players to abide by the Player's Code of Conduct.
- Use language appropriate to youth sports at all times.
- Refrain from coaching my child or other children from the sideline during the game.
- Support the coach in providing positive reinforcement to the players.
- Show respect to the game officials and the players and coaches from both teams.
- Remember that the game is for the children – not for the adults.
COACHING CODE OF CONDUCT
As a coach for VA United, I pledge to:
- Lead by example, setting a positive example for the athletes participating in our program.
- Respect the game and its rules, acting ethically at all times. This means that coaches extend respect to their players, their opponents, the officials, and the game itself.
- Recognize the individual abilities of every player and seek to move every player up the developmental spectrum over the course of the season.
- Provide a safe and supportive atmosphere at practices and games that fosters development and improvement, not just competition.
- Remember that this is a game for young players, striving to make it a positive and memorable experience for them.
PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT
PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT
CONCUSSION PROTOCOL
Inclement Weather Policy
Weather Cancellation Policy:
We carefully monitor weather forecasts daily to determine if practices will proceed.
- Decisions are made by 2 PM and communicated to parents by 3 PM.
- If you have questions about extreme heat/cold please refer to the policy below.
- In case of severe weather, on-site staff may make the final call to cancel or suspend training. For complete details, please refer to our full policy.