The following code of conduct is a framework of boundaries intended to allow all student-athletes to have the best experience possible in our program.
GOLF COURSE ETIQUETTE
We believe the golf facilities we visit is a privilege and the following golf course etiquette is required in honoring the hosts who give us use of their grounds.
- No offensive language or offensive behavior and/or jokes
- No throwing or slamming of clubs
- No malicious causing of damage to your equipment or the golf course.
- Repair ball marks
- Replace divots
- Rake bunkers
- Appropriate golf attire with shirts tucked in are required for all practices.
- Team issued uniforms are required for all matches and tournaments. You don't have to wear a hat. But if you wear a hat, it must be the team issued uniform hat.
INTERPERSONAL ETIQUETTE
We believe all people regardless of their differences are equal in dignity and worth, and are worthy and deserving of love, honor and respect. Players must respect all parties involved with our program including but not limited to...
- Members and staff of host courses
- Opposing coaches and players
- Harriton coaches and staff
- Harriton teammates
- Bus drivers (Click HERE Harriton High Schools bus policy)
CELL PHONE POLICY
We believe cell phones have the potential to be very disruptive to performance as well as those around us, and excessive use of cell phones can negatively impact the time the teams spend together. Policies for use of cell phones are both subject to the rules of the golf courses we visit, as well as our programs own rules. Our programs rules are that the use of cell phones are prohibited on the golf course while playing in matches and events with the exception of the use of a range-finder app or emergency use. If using for an emergency, we advise you to not allow your emergency use to distract your teammates and opposing players. Cell phones are prohibited after matches while the team is waiting for groups to finish. Cell phones are allowed on the bus, as well as at the school while waiting for a bus. But we advise you to not allow cell phones to keep you from being engaged with your teammates in these contexts.
DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND TOBACCO POLICY
Drugs, alcohol, and/or tobacco will not be tolerated and students must abide by the policies of the Harriton High School’s rules against drug, alcohol and tobacco activity. Click HERE for the "LMSD Student & Family Guide" and scroll down to pages 99-105 for LMSD's drug, alcohol, and tobacco policy.
RULES AGAINST GAINING AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE
Competing with integrity is paramount to upholding the integrity of competition, and the reputation of our school, golf program, and success. Click HERE for our programs "Rules Against Gaining an Unfair Advantage".
PARENT GUIDELINES
Parents, family, and friends of participating Harriton golf student-athletes are not allowed to attend Central League matches. Parents, family, and friends can attend the Central League Championship, PIAA District 1 Championship, and the PIAA State Championship. In the latter three events, parents, family, and friends are not allowed to have any contact with or communicate with any competitor on the golf course during play. Parents, family and friends are also required to keep their distance from the competitors. Parents, family, and friends are expected to abide by all matters of golf course and clubhouse etiquette regarding behavior, dress code, and the schools drug, alcohol, and tobacco policy.
COMMITMENT TO THE PROGRAM
In our program, we expect the commitment of every student-athlete to what we're doing. The golf program is not to be treated differently than any other athletic program at Harriton. When you sign up for qualifying, you are also saying that you want to be committed to the program. When you earn and are granted a spot in the program, we believe you will be committed, and you will be required to commit to the program. This isn't different from the football team, the basketball team, the baseball team, or any other team. Additionally, most of the other athletic programs at Harriton are running activities 4-5 days per week. We are unique in that because of golf course access, we run activities 3-4 days per week in August, and 2-3 days per week in September, and 1-2 days per week in October. Other athletic programs ask a lot more of their student-athletes. We can't ask as much, so the premium on commitment is even higher. In light of the other programs, we don't feel like this level of commitment is a big ask in our program. Just like every other athletic program, nothing is optional, everything is mandatory. We all know going into any given season what the start and end dates are and we work hard to distribute the schedule as far in advance as possible, so we all should be ready and available during the season.
On reason your commitment is important is because the coaching staff works tirelessly to develop what we believe is the best high school golf program anywhere. We often uncover and set up opportunities no other high school golf program can.
Another reason your commitment is important is because following through on commitments is going to be essential in your life beyond high school and college. You will have no choice but to "show up". You will have to honor your commitments, and if you don't, it will have a significant impact on your success and relationships in life. Now is when we really start learning this.
There are obviously things that happen and necessitate missing something every now and then.
But team expectations are to be available and present for activities when called upon. Failure to follow these expectations can limit your playing time, and a pattern of failure can impact your status as a member of the program.
SIGNATURE
All STUDENTS (not parents) are required to indicate to us that they have read our "Mission, Vision and Values" and our "Code of Conduct" through signing the agreement by clicking HERE.
Thank you!
The Coaching Staff
