Code of Ethics

I/WE pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for everyone participating in the Shaler Area Little Titans organization by following the below Code of Ethics:

  1. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and officials at every game, practice, and event (home or away).  This is on and off the field including any social media platforms.
  2. As a parent/guardian, I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win.
  3. I will insist that we play or practice in a safe and healthy environment.
  4. I will provide support for coaches and officials, so they can provide a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
  5. I will treat players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
  6. Apart from an emergency or in the role as an officially appointed volunteer, I understand that parents/guardians are NOT permitted on the field or sidelines during a game.
  7. As a parent or guardian, I will not address my child’s coach with a non-safety issue before, during or after a game or in front of a child. I will wait until I can approach the coach in a private setting.
  8. I will wait 24 hours before I contact my child’s coach regarding any non-safety issue, such as play time or positions.
  9. As a player/cheerleader, I must ask about coaching decisions, for example: play time or position, their Head Coach before my parent asks the coach.
  10. I understand that taW1ting, jeering, or foul language is specifically prohibited at ANY field or facility used by the Little Titans (home er away).
  11. Badgering, derogatory behavior or fighting with a coach, board member, player, cheerleader, spectator, referee or opposing team member is PROHIBITED and will result in immediate disciplinary actions.

Our Mission Statement:

Shaler Area Little Titans objective is to install in the youth of our community with the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect that each child may grow to strong and healthy children. The objective will be achieved by providing a safe and friendly competition of football teams and cheerleading squads. The winning of games is secondary to the primary objective of our organization. We, the Board, require all members to sign the attached Shaler Area Little Titans Code of Ethics. Appropriate action will take place against any member not abiding these standards. We, Shaler Area Little Titans, always demonstrate good sportsmanship and positive behavior. We as Shaler Area Little Titans must show positive support for all players, coaches, officials, and Parents/Guardians at all games, practices, and events. Shaler Area Little Titans are nothing without the support of our community, players, cheerleaders, coaches, volunteers, board members, and families. We appreciate all the support and dedication.