Texas Nationals Community Standards 

Our Standard

At Texas Nationals Lacrosse Club ("Texas Nationals" or "TXN"), we believe every athlete deserves a positive, safe, competitive, and respectful environment in which to learn, compete, and grow.

Participation in Texas Nationals is a privilege. Every athlete, parent, guardian, coach, volunteer, official, and spectator contributes to the culture of our Club. Together, we are committed to creating an environment built on respect, accountability, sportsmanship, and a shared commitment to athlete development.

Community Standards

All members of the Texas Nationals community are expected to:

• Treat others with integrity, respect, and sportsmanship.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Communicate respectfully in person, electronically, and on social media.
• Refrain from bullying, harassment, discrimination, threats, violence, or other disruptive behavior.
• Follow all Texas Nationals policies, facility rules, governing body regulations, and applicable laws.
• Represent Texas Nationals with pride through their words, actions, and conduct on and off the field.

Parent & Guardian Commitment

As a Texas Nationals parent or guardian, I will:

• Support my athlete, teammates, coaches, officials, and fellow families through positive encouragement and respectful behavior.
• Allow coaches to coach and officials to officiate without sideline instruction or interference.
• Follow the 24-Hour Communication Guideline before discussing concerns regarding coaching decisions, playing time, or other emotionally charged situations.
• Encourage my athlete to communicate directly with coaches and take ownership of their development.
• Address concerns respectfully through the appropriate Texas Nationals owner or director.
• Help create a positive experience for every athlete and family.

Athlete Commitment

Parents/Guardians: Please review these expectations with your athlete.

As a Texas Nationals athlete, I will:

• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to compete with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Respect my teammates, coaches, officials, opponents, and the game.
• Take responsibility for my effort, preparation, equipment, communication, and personal development.
• Support my teammates and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Represent Texas Nationals with integrity and character on and off the field, including on social media.

Accountability

Participation in Texas Nationals is a privilege. Every Member shares responsibility for protecting the culture and values of our Club.

Certain behaviors—including, but not limited to, violence, threats, harassment, bullying, discrimination, possession of a weapon, or conduct that jeopardizes the safety or well-being of others—are subject to immediate disciplinary action and may result in immediate removal from an Event, suspension, or permanent dismissal from Texas Nationals.

Failure to comply with any Texas Nationals policy or participation agreement may also result in disciplinary action or changes to a player's participation status.

Texas Nationals reserves the sole right to determine whether a violation has occurred and the appropriate disciplinary action based on the nature and severity of the conduct.

Texas Nationals Club Participation

Commitment to Texas Nationals

Texas Nationals is committed to providing every athlete with a first-class development experience built on consistency, accountability, and team commitment.

Acceptance of a roster position represents a commitment between the athlete, their family, teammates, coaches, and the Club. Families are expected to understand and honor the participation expectations outlined below.

Participation Expectations

By registering with Texas Nationals, I acknowledge and agree that:

• Participation in Texas Nationals is a season-long commitment.
• Athletes are expected to attend practices, games, tournaments, team meetings, and other scheduled Club activities whenever reasonably possible.
• Athletes are expected to communicate absences or schedule conflicts with their coach as early as possible.
• Playing time is earned through effort, preparation, attendance, attitude, commitment, and coachability and is determined solely by the coaching staff.

Outside Play Policy

To protect team continuity and the commitment made by every family, Texas Nationals Team Program athletes may not roster, participate, or compete with another privately operated Texas-based travel lacrosse club during the Texas Nationals club season.

Athletes are also expected to avoid participating with national travel programs or other outside organizations when such participation conflicts with Texas Nationals practices, tournaments, or other required team activities.

Participation with school teams, school-sponsored activities, USA Lacrosse events, or other activities specifically approved by Texas Nationals is permitted.

Violation of the Outside Play Policy may result in immediate loss of roster status or dismissal from the Club.

Club Authority

Texas Nationals reserves the right to interpret and enforce this Participation Policy and to determine appropriate action when a violation occurs.

TXN COMMUNITY CODE OF CONDUCT 2026-2027

Participation in an event, club, tournament, camp or clinic operated by Texas Nationals

Lacrosse  Club LLC(“TXN”) (each, an “Event”) is a privilege that comes with responsibilities for 

parents/guardians, spectators and players. By purchasing a registration to an Event, the  parents/guardians and the player agree to abide by the rules and expectations set forth below.

TEXAS NATIONALS LACROSSE - COMMUNITY CODE OF CONDUCT

Participation in an event, club team practice or game, tournament, camp or clinic operated or sponsored by Texas Nationals  Lacrosse Club LLC (including its affiliates, “TXN”) or in a facility managed by TXN (each, an “Event”) is a privilege that comes  with responsibilities for parents, guardians, coaches, officials, referees, umpires, spectators and players (collectively,  “Members”). TXN seeks to create and maintain a safe, fun sports and entertainment experience for all Members.

1. Members will maintain sporting conduct in the spirit of friendship and fair play and will comply with the applicable rules  of the sport, including any applicable governing body rules and requirements.
2. Members will show courtesy and respect to other Members, Event personnel and facility staff members (collectively,  “Event Workers”), and will refrain from shouting, harassing or yelling at Members and Event Workers. Parents and spectators  will not coach from the sideline or give instructions to players.
3. All Members should enjoy the experience of attending an Event free from disruptive behavior. Members will not use  derogatory, foul, abusive, sexist, racist, ableist, homophobic, xenophobic language or obscene gestures.
4. Physical confrontations or threats thereof are strictly prohibited. There is zero tolerance for Members who engage in  fighting, throwing objects, who assault or threaten to harm other Members, or for parents/guardians/spectators who attempt  to enter the court or field. Any Members engaging in such actions will be promptly removed from the Event. Any Member  who violates this rule may be suspended from attending or participating in future TXN Events for a period of time determined  by TXN in its sole discretion.
5. The possession or use of a dangerous weapon on the property hosting an Event, is strictly prohibited. “Dangerous  weapons” include firearms, explosives, knives and other weapons. A license to carry a weapon does not supersede this  policy. Any Member who violates this rule will be promptly removed from the Event and suspended from attending or  participating in future TXN Events indefinitely.
6. The consumption and possession of tobacco products and/or vapor products is not permitted inside the Event facility.  Intervention with a Member suspected of being impaired, intoxicated, or underage and under the influence will be managed  in a prompt and safe manner.
7. Members will be respectful of the Event, other Members, Event Workers, and the sport, and will refrain from posting  negative comments on social media about the Event or other Members.
8. Any communication with all coaches, players, owners, directors, and parents will be professional, respectful, and appropriately communicative.
9. Foul, obscene, or indecent messages on signs, clothing, or other publicly viewable material is not permitted.
10. Members will comply with requests from Event Workers regarding operational and emergency response procedures.
11. Members will comply with all (a) health and safety protocols, (b) applicable local, state and federal laws, and (c) rules of  the league and/or sport governing body, and (d) Event facility rules, especially any such facility rules on smoking, drugs,  food/drink consumption, littering and parking.

TXN maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding any behavior contrary to the Code of Conduct outlined. Any TXN affiliate (coach, parent, player, etc) engaging in behavior that is determined as not aligning with the Code of Conduct will be subject to immediate removal as a Club member.  TXN reserves the right to suspend the Member from attending or participating in TXN Events for the  remainder of the season or any longer period of time.

 

 

 

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Parent CODE OF CONDUCT 2026-2027

 

PARENT/GUARDIAN CODE OF CONDUCT

In addition to complying with the Texas Nationals Lacrosse Club LLC(“TXN”) Community Code of Conduct,  I agree to abide by the Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct rules below:

1. I recognize that my role is to support my child, their coaches and the officials, and to lead by example by using positive  reinforcement.
2. I understand that, to optimize safety and minimize distractions for players, officials and coaches, I will remain in the  designated spectator / parent area (across the field from / away from the team bench area) for all club team practices or  games, tournaments, camps or clinics (each, an “Event”) and will not enter the court/field.
3. I will lead by example and encourage, and show courtesy and respect to, all players, coaches, program directors,  officials, and staff.
4. I will not coach from the sideline or give instructions or tactical information to the players during an Event.
5. If I am concerned with a coaching decision/action, I will first speak with my child to see if there was any communication  between my child and the coach. If the issue is not resolved between the player and coach, I will wait 24 hours from the  completion of the Event to contact a TXN Owner or respective TXN program director, regarding my concerns.
6. I will raise any concerns about an Event, whether it is regarding an official, coach, misconduct incident or otherwise, with  a TXN Owner or respective TXN program director after an Event.
7. Any communication with all TXN affiliates (coaches, players, owners, directors, and parents) will be professional, respectful, and appropriately communicative.
8. I will encourage my child to seek their own answers, to act with confidence and request critical feedback.
9. I will communicate any late arrivals for Events, utilizing the “play” app, to my child’s coach or program director as early  as reasonably possible.

TXN maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding any behavior contrary to the Code of Conduct outlined. Any TXN affiliate (coach, parent, player, etc) engaging in behavior that does not align with the Code of Conduct will  be subject to immediate removal as a Club member.  TXN reserves the right to suspend the Member from attending or participating in TXN Events for the  remainder of the season or any longer period of time.

 

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Player CODE OF CONDUCT 2026-2027

 

PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT

In addition to complying with the Texas Nationals Lacrosse Club LLC(“TXN”) Community Code of  Conduct rules, I agree to represent my club positively, whether on the field or off the field, and abide by  the Player Code of Conduct rules below:

1. I will come to all practices or games, tournaments, camps or clinics (each, an “Event”) mentally prepared to compete at  the highest level possible, with a mindset to grow and develop, and show respect for the game, my coach, my team and the  other players.
2. I will be ready to start training at the scheduled time – not arriving at start time. I will arrive 10-15 minutes early for  training to prepare for the session ahead.
3. If arrive late, I am responsible for contacting my coach. Upon arrival, I will have the correct gear on and will jog to the  correct field/court.
4. I will wear proper club attire and weather-appropriate attire to all Events and for travel.
5. I will bring adequate water and fluids to stay hydrated at Events.
6. I am responsible for bringing my own gear to all events, including all uniform pieces.
7. If I have a concern, it is my responsibility to communicate with the coach for an open discussion.
8. My conduct, including on social media, represents me as an athlete, my team, and my club. I will use good judgment, be  positive and respectful when posting and/or commenting on any form of social media.
9. I understand there is a zero-tolerance policy for any offensive, derogatory, exclusive or inappropriate material directed  towards a fellow or opposing club member, coach, official, staff member or the general club. Should this zero-tolerance  policy be breached, I understand disciplinary action will be taken.

TXN maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding any behavior contrary to the Code of Conduct outlined. Any TXN affiliate (coach, parent, player, etc) engaging in behavior that does not align with the Code of Conduct will  be subject to immediate removal as a Club member.  TXN reserves the right to suspend the Member from attending or participating in TXN Events for the  remainder of the season or any longer period of time.

Media Release & Publicity Authorization

By registering a player with Texas Nationals Lacrosse Club ("Texas Nationals"), the parent or legal guardian of the minor player grants Texas Nationals permission to photograph, film, record, livestream, and otherwise capture the player's name, photograph, image, likeness, voice, athletic performance, and related biographical information while participating in Texas Nationals practices, games, tournaments, camps, clinics, travel, and other club-sponsored activities.

The parent or legal guardian authorizes Texas Nationals to use, reproduce, edit, publish, distribute, display, and otherwise use such content in any current or future club-related media, including, but not limited to, the Texas Nationals website, social media platforms, newsletters, recruiting materials, promotional materials, advertising, fundraising campaigns, digital and print publications, video productions, livestreams, and other communications related to Texas Nationals and its programs.

The parent or legal guardian understands that no compensation will be provided for these uses and waives any right to inspect or approve the finished materials. This authorization shall remain in effect unless revoked in writing; however, any photographs, videos, or other media created or published prior to such revocation may continue to be used by Texas Nationals. By completing registration, the parent or legal guardian certifies that they have the legal authority to grant this permission on behalf of the minor player.

Refund Policy

Travel Teams

All registration fees, deposits, tuition, and other payments for Texas Nationals Travel Teams are non-refundable at any time and for any reason.

Texas Nationals encourages all families to purchase registration insurance through LeagueApps during the registration process. Please refer to LeagueApps for coverage details, eligibility, and claim procedures.

Clinics, Camps & Development Programs

Registration fees for clinics, camps, training sessions, tryouts, and other Texas Nationals development programs are non-refundable.

If a participant is unable to attend, Texas Nationals may, at its sole discretion, issue a club credit for a future Texas Nationals registration. Club credits have no cash value, are non-refundable, may be transferred only to an immediate family member, and must be used within the timeframe established by Texas Nationals.

Program Changes & Cancellations

Texas Nationals reserves the right to modify, reschedule, relocate, combine, or cancel any program or club activity at its sole discretion. Program changes or cancellations do not entitle participants to a refund. Texas Nationals may, in its sole discretion, offer a make-up session, reschedule the program, or issue a club credit.

To communicate your absence, please RSVP for the specific event in your team's event calendar.