Registration Waivers

Players, coaches, officials, parents, and spectators are to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates respect to other players, coaches, officials, parents, spectators and fans. In becoming a member of this organization, an individual assumes certain obligations and responsibilities to the organization and its participants. The essential elements in this Code of Conduct are HONESTY and INTEGRITY. Those who conduct themselves in a manner that reflects these elements will bring credit to themselves, their team, and their organization. It is only through such conduct that our organization can continue to earn and maintain a positive image and make its full contribution to our sport and community. 

The following elements of the Code of Conduct must be followed:

• Sportsmanship and teaching the concepts of fair play are essential to the game and must be taught at all levels and developed both at home and on the field during practices and games
• The value of good sportsmanship, the concepts of fair play, and the skills of the game should always be placed above winning.
• The safety and welfare of the players are of primary importance.
• Players should always demonstrate positive behavior and respect toward teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, parents, and spectators.
• Coaches, players, parents, and spectators are expected to demonstrate the utmost respect for officials and reinforce that respect to players/teammates. 
• Grievances or misunderstandings between coaches, officials or any other parties involved with the organization should be communicated through the proper channels and procedures, never on or about the field of play in view of spectators or participants. 
• Spectators involved with the game must never permit anyone to openly or maliciously criticize, badger, harass or threaten an official, coach, player, or opponent.
• Eligibility requirements, at all levels of the game, must be followed. Rules and requirements such as age, previous level of participation, team transfers, etc., have been established to encourage and maximize participation, fair play and to promote safety.
• Players must always:
• Demonstrate courtesy, even when other do not.
• Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline.
• Respect the rights and privileges of other players, coaches, official, and spectators.
• Respect the property and well-being of others.
• Attend practices and games with the intent of fully-participating with a positive attitude as a representative of Stony Point Lacrosse.
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Players must never:
• ​​​​​​​Fail to comply with directives given by coaching staff, officials, board members, or field administrators.
• Refuse to accept disciplinary directives provided by coaching staff or board members.
• Use profanity or vulgar language, or make obscene gestures.
• Engage in fighting or scuffling of any kind.
• Threaten any players, coach, parent, spectator, official, or any other individual associated with or attending a lacrosse event.
• Engage in bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, or other harassment of any individuals.
• Cause an individual to act through the use of or threat of force (coercion)
• Engage in inappropriate verbal, physical, or sexual conduct directed towards another individual.
• Damage or vandalize property owned by others.
• Steal from other individuals.
• Commit or assist in any other criminal activity.
• Possess or use any item that is considered, or can be considered, to be a weapon.
• Possess, use, give, or sell alcohol or an illegal drug.
• Possess, use, give, or sell look-a-like drugs.
• Be under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drug.
• Abuse over the counter or prescribed drugs.
• Any other activity not specifically listed here that is generally considered by a reasonable person to be unlawful, unethical, dishonest, or inappropriate.

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS: The following disciplinary techniques may be used alone or combined to address any violation of the Code of Conduct as described above. 

• Verbal correction, restating expectations.
• Redirection in practice from team activities to individual conditioning training.
• Expulsion or suspension from one or more practices.
• Expulsion or suspension from one or more games.
• Benching during a game.
• Expulsion from the team.

Disciplinary action may be determined by the coaching staff and/or the Stony Point Lacrosse Club board and should be appropriate to the offense, or repeated offense. Violations of the Code of Conduct by family members during practices, games, or any other event with which Stony Point Lacrosse is associated may lead to disciplinary actions taken against the player, depending on the circumstances.

APPEALS: Any disciplinary actions determined by a member of the coaching staff may be appealed by the player (along with the player’s parents) to the Stony Point Lacrosse board. The board retains the final decision regarding disciplinary action against a player.

Registration fee refunds will not be given in the event of suspension or expulsion due to violations of the Code of Conduct.

Parent and Student Agreement/Acknowledgement - Anabolic Steroid Use and Random Steroid Testing: Texas state law prohibits possessing, dispensing, delivering or administering a steroid in a manner not allowed by state law. Texas state law also provides that body building, muscle enhancement or the increase in muscle bulk or strength through the use of a steroid by a person who is in good health is not a valid medical purpose. Texas state law requires that only a licensed practitioner with prescriptive authority may prescribe a steroid for a person. Any violation of state law concerning steroids is a criminal offense punishable by confinement in jail or imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT As a prerequisite to participation in Stony Point Lacrosse activities, I agree that I will not use anabolic steroids as defined in the UIL Anabolic Steroid Testing Program Protocol. I have read this form and understand that I may be asked to submit to testing for the presence of anabolic steroids in my body, and I do hereby agree to submit to such testing and analysis by a certified laboratory. I further understand and agree that the results of the steroid testing may be provided to certain individuals in my high school as specified in the UIL Anabolic Steroid Testing Program Protocol which is available on the UIL website at www.uiltexas.org. I understand and agree that the results of steroid testing will be held confidential to the extent required by law. I understand that failure to provide accurate and truthful information could subject me to penalties as determined by UIL. 

PARENT/GUARDIAN CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As a prerequisite to participation by my student in Stony Point Lacrosse activities, I certify and acknowledge that I have read this form and understand that my student must refrain from anabolic steroid use and may be asked to submit to testing for the presence of anabolic steroids in his/her body. I do hereby agree to submit my child to such testing and analysis by a certified laboratory. I further understand and agree that the results of the steroid testing may be provided to certain individuals in my student's high school as specified in the UIL Anabolic Steroid Testing Program Protocol which is available on the UIL website at www.uiltexas.org. I understand and agree that the results of steroid testing will be held confidential to the extent required by law. I understand that failure to provide accurate and truthful information could subject my student to penalties as determined by UIL.

Definition of Concussion - means a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain caused by a traumatic physical force or impact to the head or body, which may: (A) include temporary or prolonged altered brain function resulting in physical, cognitive, or emotional symptoms or altered sleep patterns; and (B) involve loss of consciousness. Prevention Teach and practice safe play & proper technique. Follow the rules of play. Make sure the required protective equipment is worn for all practices and games. Protective equipment must fit properly and be inspected on a regular basis. Signs and Symptoms of Concussion The signs and symptoms of concussion may include but are not limited to: Head ache, appears to be dazed or stunned, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), fatigue, slurred speech, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, loss of balance, blurry vision, sensitive to light or noise, feel foggy or groggy, memory loss, or confusion.

Treatment of Concussion - The student-athlete shall be removed from practice or competition immediately if suspected to have sustained a concussion. Every student-athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion shall be seen by a physician before they may return to athletic participation. The treatment for concussion is rest. Also avoid external stimulation such as watching television, music, use of computer, and bright lights. When all signs and symptoms of concussion have cleared and the student has received written clearance from a physician, the student-athlete may begin their districts Return to Play protocol as determined by the Concussion Oversight Team.

Return to Play - According to the Texas Education Code, Section 38.157: A student removed from an interscholastic athletics practice or competition under Section 38.156 may not be permitted to practice or compete again following the force or impact believed to have caused the concussion until: (1) the student has been evaluated, using established medical protocols based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence, by a treating physician chosen by the student or the students parent or guardian or another person with legal authority to make medical decisions for the student; (2) the student has successfully completed each requirement of the return-to-play protocol established under Section 38.153 necessary for the student to return to play; (3) the treating physician has provided a written statement indicating that, in the physician's professional judgment, it is safe for the student to return to play; and (4) the student and the student's parent or guardian or another person with legal authority to make medical decisions for the student: (A) have acknowledged that the student has completed the requirements of the return-to-play protocol necessary for the student to return to play; (B) have provided the treating physician's written statement under Subdivision (3) to the person responsible for compliance with the return-to-play protocol under Subsection (c) and the person who has supervisory responsibilities under Subsection (c); and (C) have signed a consent form indicating that the person signing: (i) has been informed concerning and consents to the student participating in returning to play in accordance with the return-to-play protocol; (ii) understands the risks associated with the student returning to play and will comply with any ongoing requirements in the return-to-play protocol; (iii) consents to the disclosure to appropriate persons, consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Pub. L. No. 104-191), of the treating physician's written statement under Subdivision (3) and, if any, the return-to-play recommendations of the treating physician; and (iv) understands the immunity provisions under Section 38.159.

What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest? - Occurs suddenly and often without warning. - An electrical malfunction (short-circuit) causes the bottom chambers of the heart (ventricles) to beat dangerously fast (ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation) and disrupts the pumping ability of the heart. - The heart cannot pump blood to the brain, lungs and other organs of the body. - The person loses consciousness (passes out) and has no pulse. - Death occurs within minutes if not treated immediately.

What causes Sudden Cardiac Arrest? - Conditions present at birth Inherited (passed on from parents/relatives) conditions of the heart muscle: - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy- replacement of part of the right ventricle by fat and scar; the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in Italy. - Marfan Syndrome - a disorder of the structure of blood vessels that makes them prone to rupture; often associated with very long arms and unusually flexible joints. Inherited conditions of the electrical system: - Long QT Syndrome - abnormality in the ion channels (electrical system) of the heart. - Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia and Brugada Syndrome - other types of electrical abnormalities that are rare but run in families. Non Inherited (not passed on from the family, but still present at birth) conditions: - Coronary Artery Abnormalities - abnormality of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle. The second most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes in the U.S. - Aortic valve abnormalities - failure of the aortic valve (the valve between the heart and the aorta) to develop properly; usually causes a loud heart murmur. - Non-compaction Cardiomyopathy - a condition where the heart muscle does not develop normally. - Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome - an extra conducting fiber is present in the heart's electrical system and can increase the risk of arrhythmias. - Conditions not present at birth but acquired later in life: - Commotio Cordis - concussion of the heart that can occur from being hit in the chest by a ball, puck, or fist. - Myocarditis - infection/inflammation of the heart, usually caused by a virus. - Recreational/Performance-Enhancing drug use. - Idiopathic: Sometimes the underlying cause of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest is unknown, even after autopsy.

What are the symptoms/warning signs of Sudden Cardiac Arrest? - Fainting/blackouts (especially during exercise) - Dizziness - Unusual fatigue/weakness - Chest pain - Shortness of breath - Nausea/vomiting - Palpitations (heart is beating unusually fast or skipping beats) - Family history of sudden cardiac arrest at age <50 ANY of these symptoms/warning signs that occur while exercising may necessitate further evaluation from your physician before returning to practice or a game.

What is the treatment for Sudden Cardiac Arrest? - Time is critical and an immediate response is vital. - CALL 911 - Begin CPR - Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) What are ways to screen for Sudden Cardiac Arrest? - The American Heart Association recommends a pre-participation history and physical including 14 important cardiac elements. - The UIL Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation - Medical History form includes ALL 14 of these important cardiac elements and is mandatory annually. - Additional screening using an electrocardiogram and/or an echocardiogram is readily available to all athletes, but is not mandatory.

Where can one find information on additional screening? - The Cardiac section on the UIL Health and Safety website (uiltexas.org).