Code of Conduct

The Minnetonka Lacrosse Association's Code of Conduct is strict and should be taken seriously. All people associated with the game are expected to act with sportsmanship, dignity, and respect for others at all times. This includes coaches, parents, players, and officials.

Poor sportsmanship includes:

1. Arguing with coaches, officials, teammates, opponents or spectators

2. Using threatening or profane language

3. Baiting or taunting coaches, officials, teammates, opponents or spectators

4. Unsafe play

5. Uncontrolled behavior in the bench area

PLAYER CONSEQUENCES

First Offense:

After confirmation of the first violation, the player shall lose eligibility for the next two (2) consecutive games or two (2) weeks of a season, whichever is greater.

Second Offense:

After confirmation of the second violation, the player will lose eligibility for the next six (6) consecutive games or three (3) weeks of a season, whichever is greater.

Third Offense:

The student's membership with the Minnetonka Lacrosse Association will be terminated. Lacrosse membership termination can be reviewed.

PARENT, COACH, OR SPECTATOR CONSEQUENCES

First Offense:

A parent or spectator exhibiting poor sportsmanship will be asked to leave the premises. 

Second Offense:

A parent or spectator that continues to exhibit poor sportsmanship on multiple occasions will be banned from attending Minnetonka Lacrosse games and their player may be prohibited from participating with their team.

Offenders will be notified by phone call and confirmation email sent.

THE FOREGOING CONSEQUENCES ARE EXEMPLARY; ALL CONSEQUENCES FOR MISCONDUCT WILL REMAIN IN MLA'S SOLE DISCRETION AND MAY BE MODIFIED AS APPROPRIATE IN LIGHT OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES.