316 Sports Conflict Resolution Guide

Involvement in sports leagues (programs and games) tend to create disagreements. We at 316 Sports understand that disagreements can lead to conflict, as it does in life outside of sports.

However, being a Christian organization, we believe there is a proper way to handle conflict.

We will choose to follow and adhere to these guidelines when any conflict arises. Our goal of handling conflict will always be to reconcile differences and come to a mutual understanding and to show the Love of Christ in every situation.

When conflict arises; PLEASE:

·       Speak to the opposing party calmly and with intent to resolve the conflict with full reconciliation in mind.

·       If no change is made or the opposing party (parent/coach) does not react well, then speak to the program's director.

·       DO NOT: spread false stories or rumors to others; stirring up dissention and creating a scene (including social media outlets).

·       Once the program's director is involved, he/she will choose the following:

When conflict arises; we will choose to:

·       Recognize the conflict and set up an appropriate time to calmly listen to all involved parties. (Usually NOT immediately following a game or practice).

·       Communicate to involved leadership (coach, program director, league director, etc.) and prayerfully consider remedies and work to employ them appropriately.

·       Follow up with the course of action to further the work of reconciliation as it is important to Godly character.

Sports is a laboratory that often challenges our emotions and feelings. At 316 Sports we understand and realize that there will be bad calls by the referees, negative actions and words by our participants and families, and even mistakes made by leadership. When any of these come to our attention, we will work to resolve the conflict in the BEST way possible.

We believe that the way we handle conflict will make our league different from others. We believe that the Holy Bible gives us a great teaching on understanding and working out differences in life. We will always choose to show love and respect, under the banner of our Lord, Jesus Christ, when conflict arises.