Youth Sports

The City of La Crosse Parks and Recreation Department understands that weather is unpredictable and can change at any given time. When the following weather conditions exist, La Crosse Parks and Recreation may (at their discretion) cancel or reschedule any indoor or outdoor program. Download the app for updates or call the hotline for updates. 

Extreme Heat: The National Weather Service will issue an Excessive Heat Watch when conditions are favorable for excessive heat in the next 12-48 hours and an Excessive Heat Advisory when they are expected in the next 36 hours.

Lightning or Severe Thunderstorms: Programs may be cancelled in the event that the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for our area. Outdoor programs or sports will be delayed 30 minutes after the last thunder before resuming.

Tornados: Programs may be cancelled in the event that the National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch/Warning. Staff and participants will find safe shelter indoors if programs are ongoing.

Ice and Snow Weather Conditions: Programs may be cancelled in the event that the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning. When schools are closed prior to the start of the day or if they dismiss classes early, all programs are cancelled.

Severe Cold Weather: Programs may be cancelled in the event that the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Warning Advisory.

Program Cancellations: For information on cancellations due to severe weather, please call our Youth Sports Hotline number at (608) 791-0706 (this will be updated as soon as there are any cancellations). Emails will be sent out to parents with any cancellations and schools will be notified by 2pm. To get updates on weather cancellations sent straight to your phone, please download the La Crosse Parks & Rec app and sign up for notifications. Please prepare to practice rain or shine. We monitor the radar and will look at any severe weather in question to cancel.

Parent or Guardian Discretion: In the event that the City of La Crosse Parks and Recreation Department does NOT cancel our programs and parents or guardians have concerns, it is at the parent/guardians’ discretion and their responsibility whether to send their child to the program.

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY!

1. I hereby pledge to live up to my responsibilities as a Player participating in the Department of Parks and Recreation & Parks Sports Program by following the Player’s Code of Conduct.I will play by the rules, and refrain from arguing or complaining about the official’s decision.
2.  I will be a role model of good sportsmanship and character and will meet my responsibilities to the coach and the team.
3. I will play for the fun of it, and do my best to make sure that the game is fun for all my teammates and opponents.
4. I will demonstrate fair play and sportsmanship. I will treat participants, coaches, recreation administrators and the public with respect as I would like to be treated. I will control my temper.
5. I will only make positive and encouraging comments to players on both teams, I will be a good sport by cooperating with my coaches, teammates, opponents & and officials.
6. I will remember the goals of the game are to have fun, improve skills and feel good about playing.
7. I will work equally hard for the team as for myself, and will always give my effort.
8. As a player, I have rights and responsibilities. I will remember that I am a sports player and that the game is for my enjoyment and my skill improvement.
9. I will demonstrate good sportsmanship.

I understand that the penalties for not adhering to this Code of Conduct may range from verbal warning to expulsion from the activity. 

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY!

I hereby pledge to live up to my responsibilities as a parent/guardian participating in the Department of Parks and Recreation & Parks Sports Program by following the Parent Code of Conduct.

1. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of the children above any personal desire to win. I will help my child understand the valuable lessons sports can teach.
2.  I will be a good role model of good sportsmanship and character. I will help my child meet his/her responsibilities to the coach and the team.
3. I will do my best to make sure that the game is fun for all participants.
4. I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all participants. I will treat participants, coaches, recreation administrators and the public with respect.
5. I will help maintain a sports environment for all participants that is free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
6. I will make only positive and encouraging comments to players on both teams. I will not interfere or coach from the stands.
7. I will remember to not take the game or myself too seriously.
8. I will strive to create a positive recreational experience for everyone involved in the activity.
9. I will remember that I am a youth sports parent, and that the game is for children, not adults. Accordingly, I will encourage my child to play sports by providing a supportive atmosphere, but not pressure.

I understand that the penalties for not adhering to this Code of Conduct may range from verbal warning to expulsion from the activity.