The purpose of the Millville
PAL youth programs to mentor, teach fundamental skills, sportsmanship and
elements of team play in a fun, safe and positive environment. To that end, we
have adopted the following policies designed to reduce the likelihood of
inappropriate behavior toward our program participants.
Pledge
All volunteers & coaches
will sign and agree to abide by the tenets set forth in our pledge,
specifically in regard to this policy:
Timely communication with parents regarding events, practices and games.
Refraining from abusive or
disrespectful behavior of any kind.
Limit One on One Contact
It is our policy that no activities shall take place involving one on one
contact between a single volunteer/coach and a child, if such activities can be
practically avoided.
Instead, a buddy system is
encouraged where two (2) adults should always be present during practices,
games, carpooling, and special events.
Take Home / Pick up
Take home/pick-up of athletes by league personnel is strongly discouraged
because of the difficulty in limiting one on one contact between adult and
child.
Parents should provide transportation for their own children to and from
scheduled events.
The league will clearly outline the expected start and end time for all events
and communicate this with all parents.
Parents should be instructed
to make back-up plans in the event they can’t provide transportation.
Touching
Touching is acceptable only
if it is "respectful and appropriate".
Sleepovers
All sleepover activities are
prohibited whether parties at parent’s homes, overnight parties, or traveling
to away games. As an organization, we do not allow, endorse or approve of team
sleepovers. Parents can have a sleepover providing it is outside the auspices
of this organization.
Offsite Practices or Events
Coaches are not to hold
practices or other activities at a location other than provided and approved
practice facilities.
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I have read and agree to be held to the standards written in the Millville Police Athletic League Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Policy located above