Parents

Code of ethics

I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encougagement for my child participating in youth sports by following this Parents’ Code of Ethics:

I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating postive support of all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice or other youth sports event.

I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win.

I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.

I will require that my child’s coach be trained in responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches’ Code of Ethics.

I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.

I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.

I will remember that the game is for youth - not adults.

I will do by very best to make youth sports fun for my child.

I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.

PARENTS CORNER

1.  Remember that where we practice and play games are like your child’s classroom - respect the classroom.

2.  Make only positive, encouraging comments to the players on both teams.

3.  Remember making mistakes is part of learnng process - don’t criticize.

4.  Discuss your concern away from the players and, in particular, away from your child.

5.  Respect the officials.

6.  Focus on fun and participation rather than winning and losing.

7.  Ask your child if they had fun.  Then ask why or why not.

8.  Control your emotions.

9.  Get interested in your child’s sports.

10.  Learn the rules of your child’s sport.

11.  Make every effort to get your child to practice on time.

12.  Reinforce the coach’s instruction when practicing with your child at home.

13.  Remember positive reinforcements the key to improvement.

14.  Don’t undermine team morale.

15.  Let the coach know if your child will be missing practice or a game.