Parent Code of Conduct

PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT

• I will remember that my child plays sport for his or her enjoyment, not for mine.
• I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
• I will encourage my child to respect the rights of other players, coaches, fans & officials.
• I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game/event.
• I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard.
• I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
• I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good players’ performances by both my child’s team and their opponents.
• I will never question the official’s judgment or honesty in public.
• I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s sporting activities.
• I will respect and show appreciation for the trained volunteer coaches who give their time to provide sport activities for my child, understanding that I have a responsibility to be part of my child’s development.
• 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.
• I will educate & encourage my child to treat other players, coaches, officials, & spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
• I will demand an environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all sporting events.
• I will have respect for all the facilities and equipment used in the sport.

SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT

• I will remember that all the players are playing for their enjoyment, not for mine.
• I will not have unrealistic expectations. Furthermore, I will remember that the amateur athletes are not professionals and cannot be judged by professional standards.
• I will respect the official’s decisions, and I will encourage participants and other spectators to do the same.
• I will encourage all participants to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
• I will never ridicule or yell at the players, coaches, officials or other spectators.
• I will applaud good players’ performances on both teams.
• I will never question the official’s judgment or honesty in public.
• I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches who give their time to the athletes / sport.
• I will not consume alcohol or smoke on, or near the vicinity of the players’ benches.
• I will not use bad language, nor will I harass athletes, coaches, officials or other spectators.
• I will have respect for all the facilities and equipment used in the sport.