‼️Sideline Code of Conduct

At Desert Blaze Football, we are committed to creating a positive, safe, and empowering environment for every athlete, coach, official, and family member. Our sidelines should reflect the values we teach on the field: respect, integrity, and sportsmanship. By attending Desert Blaze events, all spectators agree to the following:

🏈 EXPECTED BEHAVIOR 

 ✅ Cheer positively for all athletes 

✅ Support effort, development, and teamwork 

✅ Respect coaches’ decisions — they are developing athletes, not winning at all costs 

✅ Respect officials — mistakes happen; officials are human 

✅ Model great sportsmanship — our athletes are watching 

✅ Keep the game fun and encouraging 

🚫 UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR 

 ❌ Yelling at or criticizing players (your own or others) 

❌ Coaching from the sidelines 

❌ Arguing with referees, coaches, or staff 

❌ Profanity, taunting, or aggressive language 

❌ Negative comments about opponents or officials 

❌ Any behavior that creates an unsafe or hostile environment 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 PARENTS & GUARDIANS 

 • Allow coaches to coach — save feedback for appropriate times 

 • Address concerns off the field and after emotions cool 

 • Never confront a coach or official during a game 

⚠️ ENFORCEMENT POLICY 

 Desert Blaze Football has a zero-tolerance policy for sideline misconduct. 

 Violations may result in: 

 1. Verbal warning 

 2. Removal from the sideline 

 3. Ejection from the facility 

 4. Suspension from future games 

 5. Removal from the league (no refund) for repeated or severe behavior 

🔥 OUR PROMISE 

 We promise: 

 • A safe, positive, and respectful game-day experience 

 • Athlete-first decision making 

 • Clear communication and consistent enforcement 

 Together, we are igniting the future of youth flag football — on and off the field. 

 Thank you for being part of the Desert Blaze community. 🏈🔥