🟥 AVE MARIA TACKLE FOOTBALL

SIDELINE RULES & GAME DAY POLICY

🔥 GAME DAY EXPECTATION

Ave Maria Tackle Football is committed to providing a safe, organized, and positive game-day environment for all players, coaches, and families.

All participants and spectators are expected to follow the guidelines below.

🟧 SIDELINE ACCESS (VERY IMPORTANT)

Sideline access is STRICTLY LIMITED to:

• Rostered players
• Approved coaches
• Designated team staff

🚫 Parents and spectators are NOT allowed on the team sideline or under team tents

Violation of this rule may result in:

• Immediate removal from the sideline area
• Team penalty enforcement

🟨 TEAM SIDELINE AREAS

• Each team will have a designated sideline area
• Teams must remain within their assigned space
• Players and coaches must stay off the field unless participating in the game

🟩 SPECTATOR AREAS

• All spectators must remain in designated viewing areas
• Spectators must stay behind barriers or a safe distance from the field of play
• No spectators are allowed behind team benches or on the field

🟦 ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY (READ THIS TWICE)

Ave Maria Tackle Football enforces a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for:

• Disrespect toward referees
• Verbal abuse toward players, coaches, or staff
• Aggressive or confrontational behavior
• Use of inappropriate or offensive language

Violations may result in:

• Immediate removal from the venue
• Suspension from future games
• Additional disciplinary action

🟪 NO SIDELINE COACHING

Parents and spectators are NOT permitted to:

• Call plays
• Yell instructions to players
• Interfere with coaching decisions

👉 Let the coaches coach.

🟫 APPROACHING COACHES & STAFF

• Parents may NOT approach coaches or staff during games
• Concerns must be addressed after a 24-hour cool-down period

This ensures respectful and productive communication.

⚫ GAME DAY PENALTIES

Failure to follow sideline or conduct rules may result in:

• Team penalties (yardage or automatic first down)
• Removal of individuals from the field area
• Game stoppage if necessary

👉 Yes—this WILL be enforced.

⚪ MUSIC POLICY

• Only clean, appropriate music is allowed
• No explicit or inappropriate content will be tolerated

🔵 PLAYER SAFETY FIRST

• No unauthorized individuals on the field
• No running onto the field during play
• Respect all safety boundaries

🟢 FINAL REMINDER

We are building a program that prioritizes:

• Player development
• Respect
• Safety
• Community

Everyone plays a role in creating that environment.