? 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.