Gwinnett Football League Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct of the Gwinnett Football League is herewith specifically incorporated into these rules of conduct that apply to each association, coach, trainer, player, cheerleader, participant or spectator. In addition to the precepts set forth in the Code of Conduct the following may result in a fine to the member association or a suspension or expulsion of the coach, player, participant, cheerleader, spectator, team or association involved.

The imposition of a fine against an association in not appealable. If the fine is not paid within ten (10) business days upon receipt of written notification of the fine, the association is suspended from further GFL play until the fine is paid.

The imposition of a suspension or expulsion from the GFL is appealable as set forth in Rule 18.

The following constitutes prohibitive conduct:

1. Any act in contravention of the Code of Conduct of the Gwinnett Football League. A violation of the Code of Conduct may result in the imposition of a fine against the association and/or suspension of the association, coach, player, participant, official, or spectator from any GFL sanctioned activity.
2. The use of any tobacco product within the confines of a playing field. A violation of this provision will result in a fine to the member association of $100.00 per violation.
3. Two flags thrown on the bench during any one game for two or more acts of conduct of anyone on the bench will result in the removal of the head coach from that game.
4. Any coach who is personally charged with two or more flags during a season is suspended from participation in the GFL for the remainder of the season for all practices and all games, and/or the association will be subject to possible suspension or fine as determined by the GFL voting membership. The decision will not be appealable.
5. Any participant who is ejected from the game on two or more occasions during one season is subject to suspension or expulsion from the GFL.
6. Being under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance, consumption of, or the possession of any alcohol or any controlled substance is specifically prohibited. The prohibition relates to any practice, any game, or any GFL-sponsored activity. Any individual in violation of this rule shall at a minimum be barred from the practice game or activity for that day. The second violation within any one season shall result in suspension or expulsion from the GFL.
7. Use of noise-makers, except cow bells, are not allowed at GFL games. Violation may result in a fine to the association.
8. A referee's flag thrown against the stands will be considered a flag against the bench. Such a flag will not be charged as a personal flag against any coach. Any conduct from a player, coach, cheerleader, or participant that is deemed in contravention of the Code of Conduct of the Gwinnett Football League my, in addition to the penalties outlined herein, result in the GFL imposing a penalty of forfeiture of one or more of the games previously played.
9. All coaches and all trainers are required to wear shirts, baseball-type caps, and/or jackets which clearly identify them as a member of the coaching staff. ** No one absent the coaches and trainers should be on the bench during a game. Violation of this rule may result in a fine to the association.
10. All coaches, trainers, and those on the bench area during the game are expected to dress in an appropriate manner. Long hair is to be restrained, cutoff jeans are not allowed, emblazoned T-shirts are prohibited, and other dress that is deemed to invite laughter is prohibited. Shoes must be worn at all times. A violation of these standards may result in a fine being assessed against the member association.
11. Any coach or participant who is ejected by a game official for violation of the aforementioned rules of the GFL or the GFL Code of Conduct must leave the confines of the arena. Failure to do so will subject the person so refusing to leave to suspension or expulsion from the GFL and the association to a fine.
12. Any spectator who is asked by a GFL Officer or a GFL representative to leave the confines of the arena and refuses to do so will subject the person so refusing to leave to suspension or expulsion from the GFL and the association to a fine.
13. When a coach, or spectator is asked to leave the confines of the arena, the GFL representative from the association involved must be notified.