· I will be responsible for my behavior as well as for the behavior of those who attend the game/practices as my guest.
· I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following this Parent’s Code of Ethics Pledge.
· I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and official at every game, practice or other youth sports events.
· I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.
· I will be in control of my emotions.
· I will remain in the spectator area during games/practices.
· I will support coaches and official working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
· I will not advise the coach on how to do their job.
· I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events. I will not drink alcohol at a game/practice or come to one having drunk too much.
· I will remember that the game is for our youth – NOT ADULTS – and that participation in youth sports is a privilege, not a right.
· I will show respect for all participants at all times.
· I will not coach my child during the game/practice.
· I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
· I will not make insulting comments to players, parents, officials, or coaches of either team.
· I promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectable fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation.
· I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sport coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches Code of Ethics.
I have read the above Code of Conduct and agree to uphold the agreement.