I therefore agree:
1. I will not force my child to participate in Soap Box Derby
racing.
2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and
that the activity is for youth, not adults.
3. I will inform the Race Director of any physical disability
or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the
safety of others.
4. I will learn the rules and policies of the organization.
5. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my
child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect
and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for
participants, officials and spectators at every race or any
related event.
6. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of
unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, racer, or parent
such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or
using profane language or gestures.
7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that
would endanger the health and well being of the
participants, officials and spectators.
8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve
conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
9. I will demand that my child treat other participants,
officials and spectators with respect regardless of race,
creed, color, sex or ability.
10. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more
important than winning, so that my child will never feel
defeated by the outcome of a race or his/her performance.
11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying
hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other
participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
13. I will emphasize skill development and practices and
how they benefit my child over winning. I will also
de-emphasize races and competition in the lower age
groups.
14. I will promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of
the racers ahead of any personal desire I may have for my
child to win.
15. I will respect the officials and their authority during
races and will never question, discuss, or confront others
at the race track, and will take time to speak with officials
at an agreed upon time and place.
16. 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 events.
17. I acknowledge and agree that any decisions of the
officials of the Soap Box Derby shall be final and binding
upon me and my child in all respects and at all times.