FOR PLAYERS:
I pledge the following...
1. I will demonstrate good sportsmanship regardless of the score.
2. I will show respect to all game officials, coaches, players, & parents.
3. I will not argue with or question the decisions made by the on-field game officials.
4. I will not use drugs, tobacco or alcohol at any practice or game & will remind others on my team not to do so.
5. I will shake hands with the other team at the conclusion of all games.
6. I will shake hands with the officials at the conclusion of all games.
FOR PARENTS:
The essentail elements of character building & ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship & six core principles.
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, & Good Citizenship. I therefore agree:
1. I will remember that children participate to have fun & that the game is for youth, not adults.
2. I will learn the rules of the game & the policies of the league.
3. I (& my guests) will be a positive role model for my child & encourage sportsmanship by showing respect & courtesy.
4. I (& my guest) will demonstrate positive support for all players, coaches, officials & spectators at every game.
5. I (& my guest) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent.
6. I (& my guest) will not engage in tactics such as booing or taunting.
7. I will teach my child to play by the rules & to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
8. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials, & spectators with respect.
9. I will praise my child for competing fairly & trying hard, & make my child feel like a winner every time.
10. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.
11. I will promote the emotional & physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
12. I will respect the officials, game administrators & their authority before, during & after games.
13. I will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game - either during or after the game.
14. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, & alcohol & I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
15. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games & practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.
I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules & guidelines at practices, games, & all SECYFL-AAU Conference sanctioned events. I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:
- Verbal warning by game official, head coach, &/or Conference Staff.
- Parental game or season suspension.
- Game Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalty assessed against team.
- Team game forfeit through the official or coach.