Gymnastics is supposed to be fun – for the athletes. Actions by parents, fans and coaches, whether verbal or nonverbal, can have a lasting emotional effect on children. Too many of today’s youth are leaving sports activities because the fun is unfairly taken away by adults. GSL Community Education and PPG Gymnastics strongly believes 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. As a parent or guardian of a player in PPG Gymnastics, your actions reflect not only on you, but your child, his/her team and the club. As a parent in the PPG Gymnastics Program, you agree to abide by and follow the rules and guidelines below:

• I will adhere to the PPG Gymnastics Program Zero Tolerance Policy. I will never be under the influence of or in possession of drugs, alcohol, tobacco products or weapons of any kind at practices, games, trips or other events.
•  I understand that the use of foul language towards anyone (coaches, teammates, judges, opponents or spectators) will not be tolerated. I will not engage in any language or actions with the intent to initiate, hurt, intimidate or humiliate any gymnast, coach, judge or spectator. I will not tolerate these acts from any gymnast, coaches or adults associated with PPG Gymnastics Program. These acts shall be considered harassment and will result in the immediate removal from the practice, game or event.
•  I will not post on any social media site with the intent to initiate, hurt, intimidate or humiliate any player, coach, official or spectator. The posting of negative, demeaning or derogatory comments will not be tolerated. These acts shall be considered harassment and may result in the immediate removal from the club. Furthermore, if I see anything of concern from or about an official, another PPG coach, player or club member on a social media site, I will immediately contact my child’s coach or the GSL Community Education. As a parent, I understand that I am accountable for the actions of my child on social media sites. I will stress to my child the importance of proper conduct on these sites and provide parental oversight to prevent any type of cyber-bullying by my child.
• I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent such as booing, taunting or using profane language or gestures. I will maintain self control at games, practices and other PPG events.
• I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and demonstrate positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or event.
• I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes.
•  I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence. I will demand that my child treat all players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect.
• I will praise my child for playing hard, competing fairly.
• I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake.
•  I will not complain or become confrontational about scores made by the officials and I will respect their decisions at all times.
• I will support the coaches allow them to do their job by not coaching my child or other gymnast during meets or practices. I will not openly question or confront coaches before, during or after meets or practices. I will take the time to speak with coaches about any concerns calmly, privately and at an agreed upon time and place.
• I will promote the emotional and physical well being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I have for my child.
•  I will inform the coach of any physical disability, illness or injury that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others. I realize that if I violate this Code of Conduct I may be subject to disciplinary action that could include one or more, but not limited to the following:
  • Verbal warning by Head Coach
  • Written Warning - Parental meet suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file by GSL Community Education.
  • Parental Season suspension - Parental Suspension from all future PPG meets (Home or Away),

Practices and Events By signing below, the Parent/Guardian agrees to abide by and be subject to this Code of Conduct.