EAST GRAND FORKS PARKS AND RECREATION

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

 

1)       I will remember that children participate to have FUN and that the game is for the youth NOT THE ADULTS.

 

2)       I will learn the RULES of the game and regulations set by the EGF Parks and Recreation.

 

3)       I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may effect the safety of my child or teammates.

 

4)       I ,and my guests, will not engage in any kind of UNSPORTSMAN-LIKE conduct with officials, coaches, players, and parents such as: taunting, refusing to shake hands, or using profane language or gestures.

 

5)       I will not encourage any behaviors that would endanger the health and well being of any of the players.

 

6)       I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence or name calling.

 

7)       I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with RESPECT regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.

 

8)       I will teach my child that “playing hard” and “doing one’s best” is more important than winning” so that the outcome of a game or their performance will never defeat them.

 

9)       I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make the players feel like WINNERS every time.

 

10)    I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.

 

11)    I will promote the emotional and physical well being of all the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for MY CHILD to win.

 

12)    I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from DRUGS, TOBACCO, and ALCOHOL, and refrain from their use at all EGF Parks and Recreation sporting events.

 

13)    I will respect the OFFICIALS and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches / officials AT THE GAME FIELD, and will take time to speak with them at an agreed upon time and place.

 

14)    I will refrain from COACHING MY CHILD or other players during games and practices unless I am an official coach of the team or have been ASKED by an official coach to help.

 

15)   I have read the EGF Parks and Recreation Player/ Parent Guidelines (Blue Copy) and agree to abide by the rules and regulations set forth.

 

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I AGREE TO THE EGF PARKS AND RECREATION COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT:

 

DATE: ____/____/______ TEAM NAME: ___________________

 

PRINT PLAYERS NAME: ______________________

 

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