The mission of the Downriver Panthers is to provide fun and friendship via adaptive sports and recreational activities to those with disabilities. To ensure our members and their families have a positive experience we have a Code of Conduct for our parents, guardians, and caregivers to adhere to. Everyone is required to have a signed Code of Conduct on file in order to participate in any Downriver Panther events. As a valued member of the Downriver Panthers family, myself and my guests pledge to: 

• Be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for everybody at the Downriver Panthers events.

• Demand an environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all events. 

• Accompany minors by a parent or guardian at all times and will be supervised. 

• Ensure that we all will exhibit respectful behavior to all persons and understand that the Panthers have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment and violence (either verbal or physical in nature). 

• Pay for any damages we incur as a result of our own actions. I understand that the Downriver Panthers group is not responsible for these costs. 

• Ask for help when needed! I understand that if I need help during an event with a difficult situation that I can and will verbalize that to other parents, members, and volunteers around me. 

I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action levied by the Downriver Panthers Board of Directors that could include, but is not limited to the following: 

✓ Verbal Warning ✓ Written Warning ✓Suspension from Activities ✓ Removal from the Downriver Panthers