The philosophy of the Franklin Township Soccer Club is that children's sports are about participation, sportsmanship, character development, and other healthy habits that last a lifetime. Children play organized sports for their own fun. They are not there to entertain adults, and they are not miniature pro athletes. We'll all enjoy the game note if we just let them play.

1. Be on your best behavior and set a proper example.
2. Coaches need to be in charge of and are responsible for the conduit of their players on the field and their spectators on the sidelines.
3. It is the coaches' responsibility to discuss any issues with the referee or opposing coach, neve the parents, spectators or players.
4. Spectators should not be coaching from the sidelines. Coaching is not your job: itconfuses nthe players, and makes them tense.
5. Know the difference between positive cheering and negatgive berating.
6. Spectators are to stay behind the orange line on the sidelines. Spectators and coaches are also no allowed behind the goal lines.
7. Referees, especially young ones, are doing a difficult job. We recognixe errors in judgement may occur. However, they still deserve total support. Respect their decision.
8. Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake durring a game.
9. Show respect for your team's opponents. Without them, there would be no games.
10. Coaches should make a concerted effort not to allow their team to run up a score. Winning a game by five goals or more is demoralizing to the opposing team. Parents and spectators should support the club's philosphy in striving for balanced and competitive games.
11. Family and friends are welcome as spectators, but family pets are not. They can't appreciate the game. Please be kind to them and leave your pets at home.

Set a good example for yourself, by showing good sportsmanship, and cheering positively.

IT WILL CATCH ON!

The following infractions will result in immediate removal from the fields and potential expulsion from the club:

1. Fighting or improper physical contact, or the threat thereof.
2. Harassment or continued verbal abuse.
3.  Continuance of improper behavior after being warned.
4. Failure to comply with a FTSC official's request toobey the league's rules.
5. Failure to comply with a FTSC official's request to leave the fields.
6. Conduct which results in the violation of a law or court order.

1. Use of profanity
2. Verbal abuse of players, coaches, youth referees, or league administrators
3.  Lous, excessive, or negative shouting from spectators
4. Arguing (dissenting) with the referee
5. Any other conduct which, in the league's discretion, is in contravention to these Rules of Conduct.

FTSC games are played at the Sampson G. Smith Upper Elementary School, at 1649 Amwell Road, Somerset NJ 08873.

All vehicles will be parked in marked spaces only. Aisles will be kept clear so emergency vehicles can enter if needed. Arrive early. If the side lot is full, park in front of SGS or in the far side lot.