Participant Code of Conduct  

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Box Elder United Football Club (BE United) is focused on player development in a fun and competitive environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, character, and respect.   We are here to help your player achieve the satisfaction that comes with competing at the highest level of club soccer that Utah has to offer.  All participants (directors, coaches, players, volunteers, and families) associated with BE United are expected to abide by this code of conduct.  Failure to do so may result in suspension or expulsion from participation in any club-related activities.  

1.) Participants of the club will refrain from the use of profanity during any club-related activities.  

2.) Verbal or physical abuse of referees officiating BE United matches is strictly prohibited.  

3.) Participants shall not engage in the use of abusive language, physical abuse, harassment, or intimidation of any kind against any other participant, including coaches, assistant coaches, players, volunteers, families, and spectators.  

4.) All directors, coaches, and assistant coaches representing BE United must maintain reasonable composure at all times during BE United-affiliated activities.  

5.) All members associated with the club shall abide by the BE United Bylaws.  

6.) If any participant of any BE United-affiliated activity perceives that this Code of Conduct has been violated, they have a duty to report the perceived violation to the BE United Board for investigation.  

7.) In addition to the expectations listed above, BE United coaches and assistant coaches agree to abide by the Code of Coaching Ethics set forth by the Utah Youth Soccer Association.  

Board Member Code of Conduct 

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Box Elder United Football Club (BE United) has adopted the following Code of Conduct that all Board members, agree to adhere to by signing below: 

1. Prohibition Against Private Inurement and Procedures for Managing Conflicts of Interest 

No member of the Board of Directors shall derive any personal profit or gain, directly or indirectly, by reason of his or her service as a Board member with BE United. Members of the board shall conduct their personal affairs in such a manner as to avoid any possible conflict of interest with their duties and responsibilities as members of the Board.  Nevertheless, conflicts may arise from time to time.  

a. When there is a decision to be made or an action to be approved that will result in a conflict between the best interests of BE United and the Board member’s personal interests, the Board member has a duty to immediately disclose the conflict of interest so that the rest of the Board’s decision making will be informed about the conflict.  

b. It is every Board member’s obligation, in accordance with this policy, to ensure that decisions made by the Board reflect independent thinking. 

c. Any conflicts of interest, including, but not limited to financial interests, on the part of any Board Member, shall be disclosed to the Board when the matter that reflects a conflict of interest becomes a matter of Board action 

d. Any Board Member having a conflict of interest shall not vote or use his or her personal influence to address the matter, and he or she shall not be counted in determining the quorum for the meeting.  

e. All conflicts disclosed to the Board will be made a matter of record in the minutes of the meeting in which the disclosure was made, which shall also note that the Board member with a conflict abstained from the vote [and was not present for any discussion, as applicable] and was not included in the count for the quorum for that meeting.  

f. Any new Board member will be advised of this policy during board orientation and all Board members will be reminded of the Board Member Code of Conduct and of the procedures for disclosure of conflicts and for managing conflicts on a regular basis, at least once a year.   

g. This policy shall also apply to any Board member’s immediate family or any person acting on his or her behalf 

2. Prohibition Against Discrimination and Harassment 

BE United strives to maintain a workplace that is free from illegal discrimination and harassment. Any board member who engages in discriminatory or harassing conduct is subject to removal from the Board. Complaints alleging misconduct on the part of Board members will be investigated promptly and as confidentially as possible by a task force appointed by the Board.

3. Confidentiality 

Board members are reminded that confidential matters concerning the organization, members, donors, or clients/consumers may be included in board materials or discussed from time to time. Board members should not disclose such confidential information to anyone.  

4. Active Participation 

Board members are expected to exercise the duties and responsibilities of their positions with integrity, collegiality, and care. This includes: 

  • Making attendance at all meetings of the board a high priority. 
  • Being prepared to discuss the issues and business on the agenda, and having read all background material relevant to the topics at hand. 
  • Cooperating with and respecting the opinions of fellow Board members, and leaving personal prejudices out of all board discussions, as well as supporting actions of the Board even when the Board member personally did not support the action taken. 
  • Putting the interests of the organization above personal interests. 
  • Representing the organization in a positive and supportive manner at all times and in all places. 
  • Showing respect and courteous conduct in all board and committee meetings. 
  • Refraining from intruding on administrative issues that are the responsibility of management, except to monitor the results and ensure that procedures are consistent with board policy. 
  • Observing established lines of communication and directing requests for information or assistance to the executive director. 
  • Refraining from intruding on administrative issues that are the responsibilities of the management, except to monitor the results and ensure that procedures are consistent with board policy. 
  • Observing established lines of communication and directing requests for information or assistance to the executive director. 

I, ______________________________________, pledge to carry out in a trustworthy and diligent manner the duties and obligations associated with my role as a Board member and abide by this Code of Conduct.  I understand that failure to abide by this Code of Conduct may result in my removal as a Board Member, pursuant to the requirements and processes provided in the organization’s governing documents.