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Code of conduct for Parents

The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles:  trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and 

good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character.”

1.             I will not force my child to participate in sports.

2.             I will remember that children participate to have fun, and that the game is for youth, not adults.

3.             I will inform the Coach of any physical disability, allergies or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.

4.             I will learn the Laws of the Game and policies of the league.

5.             I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child, encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy and demonstrating positive support for all players.

6.             I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any Official/Referee, Coach, player, parent, or League Official, such as taunting, using profane language or gestures, booing or refusing to shake hands.

7.             I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.

8.             I will demand that my child treat other players, Coaches, Officials, and spectators with respect, regardless of race, creed, color, gender or ability.

9.             I will never ridicule or yell at my child or another participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.

10.          I will respect the Officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront Coaches at the game field and will take time to speak with Coaches at an agreed time and place. (It is required that I wait a “24 hour cooling off” period to speak with Coaches about a concern.)

11.          I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the Official Coaches of the team.  Specifically:  I will respect my child’s Coach and support his/her efforts. I will ensure that my child will attend all practices and games possible and, when not possible, I agree to inform the Coach in advance.  I will respect the facilities made available so my child can practice and play his/her respective sport.  I will respect and take care of equipment provided for my child’s use.

Failure to abide by the aforementioned guidelines may result in the dismissal from a game and or further consequences.