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Philosophy of the Organization

TRYFL exists for the purpose of teaching
each child the fundamentals of the sport
and to provide the framework for the
wholesome participation at each child's
playing ability.

Having fun while learning, and being
treatedwith dignity is each child's right
and each adult's responsibility.

Coaches and parents shall stress
sportsmanship, team spirit, and
developing skills more than winning. In
addition to learning the fundamentals,
the child, parents and coaches should
learn and remember hor to lose
graciously.

Coaches and parents shall employ
appropriate language when dealing with
impressionable youth. Coaches or
parents will not tolerate profanity.

Code of Ethics

TRYFL Board Members, coaches, assistant coaches,
referees, coordinatiors and volunteers, will:

Aspire and maintain personal conduct above ethical
reproach.

Maintain a commitment to the highest levels of personal
and public integrity.

Unethcial conduct or actions will be dealt with on an
individual basis by the board. Unethical conduct or
actions could include, but are not limited to:

Any unlawful absive act or acts against or directed
toward a child or children.

Actual or perceived conflicts of interest.

Any unlawful acts or acts against or directed toward or
on behalf of TRYFL and / or TRYFL Board Members,
coaches, assistant coaches, referees, coordinators, and
volunteers of TRYFL.

The Sportsman's Creed

THE PLAYER: I will live clean and play hard. I will play for the love
of the game. I will win without boasting, lose withoutexcuses,
and never quit. I will respect officials and accept their decision
without question. I will never forget that I represent my team.

THE COACH: I will inspire in the players a love for the game and a
desire to win. I will teach them that it is better to lose fairly then
to win unfairly. I will lead players and spectators to respect
officials by setting a good example. I will try to be the type of
person that players want to become.

THE PARENTS: We will never boo a player, coach or official. We
will appreciate a good play no matter who makes it. We know
the team gets the blame or praise for their conduct, not just the
individuals.

THE OFFICIALS: I know the rules. I will be fair and firm in all
decisions. I will call them as I see them yet not be afraid to
correct my own mistakes. I will treat players and coaches
courteously and expect the same treatment in return. I know
the game is for the players, and will let them have the spotlight.

Where does the name come from? Three Rivers Youth Football
League was derived from the 3 rivers that closely borders
communities the league serves. The three rivers are the Elk,
Rum, and the largest river in the United States, the Mississippi.