Dearborn Thunderbirds Parent/Guardian
Contract and Code of Conduct

Please carefully read. You are acknowledging that you read, understand, and will abide by the Code of Conduct on the Registration Form.

The Dearborn Thunderbirds Football & Cheerleading is a partnership involving (1) football players and cheerleaders, (2) coaches and other officials, and (3) parents/guardians. For the organization to be successful and provide the type of experience our children deserve, all three component parts of the partnership must fulfill their responsibilities. Consequently, we ask that parents/guardians pledge their support by agreeing to the following terms and conditions.

As the parent/guardian of a football player or cheerleader in the Dearborn Thunderbirds and the Southeast Michigan Youth Football Association (SMYFA), I will…

… provide positive support and encouragement to my own participant, as well as to other members of the team, the coaches and the organization itself.
…demonstrate respect and good sportsmanship toward the opposing teams, their coaches, players, and the officials.
…fulfill my responsibility to provide at least four hours of Parent Service Timer (per player/cheerleader) demonstration my commitment to the Dearborn Thunderbirds and my child/children.
…assist my child’s effort in the mandatory fundraiser.
…uphold the Dearborn Thunderbirds ban on smoking or consuming alcohol at practices, games, or any Dearborn Thunderbird sponsored event.
…make certain that my football player or cheerleader arrives on time for practice and games, is properly equipped and attired, and is picked up following these events in a timely fashion.
…explain to other family members and friends who attend Dearborn Thunderbirds events the type of behavior that is expected from all spectators.
…allow the coaches to be responsible for my son or daughter during practice, games and team-related activities and refrain from “sideline” coaching and inappropriate language.
…abide by the SMYFA rule banning parents from the practice and game day fields.
…read and understand the Parent’s Handbook.
…not attempt to circumvent any rules or policies of the Dearborn Thunderbirds or the SMYFA.
…pay the replacement cost of any uniform/equipment lost, misplaced or returned in unacceptable condition, as determined by franchise officials.

I acknowledge that I have read the Dearborn Thunderbirds Parent/Guardian Contract and Code of Conduct, agree to abide by its terms and understand that violation of the terms of this document may impact the further participation of my child/children in Dearborn Thunderbirds activities.