NNPRT stresses the importance of good sportsmanship on and off the field from all of our players, coaches, and spectators. We want all players and their families to have a great experience with NNPRT Athletics. Please see our Codes of Conducts for our program expectations below:
Parent/Participant Code of Conduct
Coach Code of Conduct
- Coaches, players, and spectators must behave accordingly in a respectful, courteous, and sportsmanlike manner at all times and must abide by the City of Newport News recreation sports rules, policies, and code of conduct.
- Practice and game balls are supplied by NNPRT. No outside balls are allowed inside the gym.
- Head coaches are responsible for their own conduct as well as the conduct of their assistant coaches, players, and spectators affiliated with the team.
- Food and drinks are not permitted in the gyms (food/ drinks must be consumed in the designated eating areas).
- NO jewelry may be worn during games at any time. This includes, but is not limited to, hair beads, starter earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or any other item worn anywhere on the body. Coaches are advised to follow this policy in practices as well. Using athletic tape or similar material to cover jewelry is not allowed for any reason. Athletic wristbands and headbands made of cloth material may be worn any time. Medical alert necklaces or bracelets may be worn provided they are taped to the body.
- Snacks for players must be provided outside the gym after the games.
- Players are allowed to bring in water/sports drinks during practice and scheduled games.
- The City of Newport News prohibits the use of alcohol, tobacco or tobacco products as well as any type of vaping on school or recreational facility grounds, including athletic fields, parking lots and surrounding areas within one hundred (100) yards.
- Children not participating in an athletic activity must be supervised at all times while they are at an athletic facility or field.
- The Athletic Staff or facility supervisors have the right to remove anyone from the field or gym who is considered disruptive.
- There will be strict supervision of halls and restrooms. Anyone using the restrooms or any other part of the facility without permission will be subject to suspension from the facility. Teams who go into the hall must have permission of the Facility Staff and must clean the area as they leave. Failure to take proper care and precautions in City of Newport News facilities may cause a team to lose these privileges.
- The facilities used for our programs are closed at the conclusion of the final game for the evening. All players must have been picked up by this time.
Interested in Coaching? Background check links will be given out prior to each season. If you have any questions regarding our background check policy, be sure to ask Athletic Staff.