Parents Code of Ethics

• I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following this code of ethics:
• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and officials at every game, practice or other youth sports event.
• I will place the emotional and physical well being my child ahead of any personal desire to win.
• I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
• I will provide support for coaches and officials working with my child to provide a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
• I will demand a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free sport environment for my child and agree to assist by refraining from their use at all youth sports events.
• I will remember that the game is for children and not for adults.
• I will do my 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.
• I will promise to help my child to enjoy the youth sports experience within my personal constraints by assisting with coaching, being a respectful fan, providing transportation, or whatever I am capable of doing.
• I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and the coaches agree to the youth’s sports Coaches code of Ethics.