This page explains how New Era Athletics League (the “League”) operates to keep games safe, fun, and fair for everyone participating in our programs, leagues, tournaments, and events—including (but not limited to) NFL Flag Football, OmegaBall Soccer, Pickleball, and Cornhole.

Team Safety & Liability

Participation in sports involves inherent risks of physical injury. By registering a team and participating in League activities, the Team (including its coaches, staff, and representatives) acknowledges and accepts these risks.

• Release of Liability: The Team releases, waives, and discharges New Era Athletics League, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, or causes of action arising out of any injury, loss, or damage sustained during participation.
• Team Responsibility: The Team is responsible for the conduct and safety of its individual players and staff and confirms it has secured individual waivers from all participating athletes and their legal guardians.

Protecting our Community (Non-Compete)

We work hard to build a positive, family-friendly environment. To protect that environment—and to keep League events focused on the kids and the game—teams may not use New Era Athletics League events or communication channels as a platform to promote outside programs that compete with our offerings.

• No Promotion of Competing Programs: Teams, coaches, and representatives may not promote, market, advertise, recruit for, or solicit participation in any competing leagues, tournaments, teams, training programs, camps, or other sports programs while participating in, attending, or present at any League event or activity. This includes (without limitation) physical flyers/handouts/business cards/signage/QR codes, digital solicitation (texts, emails, social media posts, DMs, group chats, links), and verbal recruitment or announcements to players, parents, coaches, spectators, or staff.
• Non-Solicitation of Participants: Teams may not, during the term of participation and for twelve (12) months thereafter, solicit, induce, or attempt to divert any players, parents, coaches, or sponsors away from New Era Athletics League to join a competing athletic organization.
• Respect for League Property & Info: Teams may not use New Era Athletics League branding, logos, or participant contact lists to facilitate the creation or growth of a private or competing league.

Protecting our Environment for Everyone (Anti-Detrimental Conduct)

We expect everyone to help keep our League welcoming and respectful. Actions that harm the League’s reputation, safety, operations, or community experience are not allowed.

• Detrimental Conduct (Online or Offline): Any actions, statements, communications, posts, messages, or other conduct (whether online or offline) that the League, in its sole discretion, deems detrimental to the reputation, operations, safety, or interests of New Era Athletics League—including (but not limited to) disparagement of League officials, harassment, sabotage of League operations, or unauthorized recruitment of League personnel—are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate removal from the League without refund.
• No “Feeder” Use of League Events: Teams may not use League-sanctioned games or events as a “feeder” system to transition athletes into independent or rival programs without express written consent from League management.

Participation Terms

By registering and participating, teams agree to follow all League rules, policies, and codes of conduct, as updated from time to time. Failure to comply may result in discipline, suspension, or removal from the League without refund.

Teams also acknowledge they have read, understood, and agree to abide by the New Era Athletics League Code of Conduct.

Welcome to New Era Athletics League—where Friday Night Lights energy meets a safe, positive, and competitive environment for every athlete. This Code of Conduct is our shared community standard for games, practices, tournaments, and online spaces across all programs, including but not limited to NFL Flag Football, OmegaBall Soccer, Pickleball, and Cornhole.

By registering for, participating in, or attending any New Era Athletics League activity, you agree to follow this policy.

Our Values

New Era Athletics League is built on:

• Sportsmanship: Compete with intensity and class—win and lose the right way.
• Respect: Respect teammates, opponents, officials, coaches, staff, and facilities.
• Character Development: Show discipline, accountability, and leadership—on and off the field.

Player Expectations

All athletes participating in New Era Athletics League programs agree to:

• Fair Play: Play by the rules and compete with integrity. Cheating, intentional fouls, or unsafe play will not be tolerated.
• Respect for Officials and Opponents: Accept officials’ decisions without arguing, yelling, or gesturing in a disrespectful manner. Treat opponents with respect—no taunting, intimidation, or “trash-talking.”
• Language and Behavior: No foul/abusive language, slurs, bullying, or harassment. No aggressive behavior, fighting, or physical threats.
• Effort and Growth: Demonstrate a commitment to learning fundamentals and participating with maximum effort.
• Safety and Gear: Wear all required safety equipment and uniforms as mandated by the league and the official NFL FLAG or sport-specific guidelines.
• Prohibited Substances: Refrain from the use of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs at any league event.

Coaching Excellence

Coaches and league representatives are leaders and representatives of New Era Athletics League and must:

• Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanor and act in a way that reflects positively on the league at all times.
• Positive Reinforcement: Coach with encouragement and instruction. No yelling at, humiliating, or degrading athletes. Discipline must be age-appropriate and never physical.
• Prioritize Safety: Ensure the physical and emotional well-being of every athlete above the desire to win.
• Adherence to League Rules: Know and follow league rules, facility rules, and sport-specific guidelines. Do not encourage “playing through” injuries or unsafe conduct.
• Non-Solicitation / No Recruiting: Coaches and representatives may not solicit, recruit, or direct participants to outside leagues, teams, training programs, or tournaments during the season or at any New Era Athletics League event, unless expressly authorized in writing by league leadership.
• Sportsmanship Standard: Model respectful communication with officials, opposing teams, parents, and staff.

Fan Zone Rules

Parents, guardians, and spectators are key to the vibe. All spectators agree to:

• Supportive Cheering: Cheer positively for players and teams. Keep comments encouraging and appropriate for youth sports.
• No Verbal Abuse: No verbal abuse, heckling, taunting, threatening language, or harassment of officials, players, coaches, or spectators.
• Respect for Officials: Understand that officials are human and will make mistakes. Verbal abuse or physical threats toward officials will result in immediate removal from the facility.
• Maintain a Positive Environment: Help keep the environment safe and fun. De-escalate conflict, follow staff directions, and avoid confrontations.
• The "24-Hour Rule": Parents agree to wait at least 24 hours after a game before contacting a coach or league official regarding playing time, strategy, or grievances.
• Field Access: Remain in designated spectator areas and refrain from entering the field of play or sidelines during active sessions.

Our Community Promise (Online + In Person)

We’re building a league community that families can trust. That means protecting our athletes, our staff, and the experience for everyone—on the field and online.

Digital / Social Media Community Standard: To protect a positive environment for youth athletes, the following applies to all participants (players, parents/guardians, coaches, and spectators):

• No Disparagement: Do not post, share, or message disparaging, defamatory, or harassing remarks about the league, its staff, coaches, officials, players, parents, teams, or facilities.
• No Targeting Youth Athletes: Do not “call out,” shame, or identify youth athletes online for mistakes, playing time, performance, or discipline issues.
• Respectful Communication: Concerns should be brought directly to league leadership through appropriate channels, not aired publicly online.

Protecting the League (Prohibited Conduct + Non-Solicitation): To protect the integrity and operations of New Era Athletics League, the following are strictly prohibited:

• Unauthorized Promotion: Promoting competing sports leagues, tournaments, or external programs at New Era Athletics League events or via league communication channels without prior written consent.
• Detrimental Conduct: Engaging in actions, communications (including online or via social media), or behaviors that are detrimental to the reputation, brand, or financial interests of New Era Athletics League.
• Recruitment: Attempting to recruit New Era Athletics League participants for external teams or leagues during the course of a season.

Zero Tolerance + What Happens If Standards Aren’t Met

Violation of this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action as determined by the League Director. New Era Athletics League reserves the right to take any action it deems appropriate, including but not limited to:

1. Warning: A formal verbal or written warning and/or required conference with league leadership.
2. Removal from the Event: Immediate removal from a game, practice, tournament, or facility for the remainder of the day.
3. Suspension: Suspension of a player, parent/guardian, coach, or spectator from one or more games and/or league activities.
4. Permanent Removal (Zero Tolerance): Permanent expulsion of an individual and/or an entire team from the league without a refund and/or ban from future league events and facilities.

Zero Tolerance applies (and may result in immediate suspension or permanent removal without refund) for serious misconduct, including but not limited to: fighting; physical aggression or threats; harassment, bullying, discrimination, or hate speech; repeated foul/abusive language after a warning; retaliation; or any conduct that jeopardizes safety or significantly disrupts the league environment.

Acknowledgment

By participating in New Era Athletics League, all parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to this Code of Conduct. This document is incorporated by reference into the Team Participation Waiver and all registration agreements. Failure to comply with these standards undermines the spirit of the game and will not be tolerated which can lead to removal with no refund.