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
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
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
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