Parents Code of Ethics
*I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials
and administrators at every game, practice or other youth sports event.
*I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and
enjoyable experience for all.
*I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect.
*I will try not to take myself too seriously when it comes to my involvement in youth sports, reminding
myself that there is life beyond youth sports. This is a youth sports program and is not the adult,
professional league.
*I will remember that the game is for the youth – not for the adults.
*I will teach my children by giving them a good example of good sportsmanship, winning with out
gloating and losing without complaining.
*I have reasonable and realistic expectations.
*I maintain a “Fun is Number One” attitude.
*I will become familiar with the rules of the sport and the objectives of the youth sports program.
*I will praise my children; their teammates, and their opponents just for participating, regardless of their
skill.
*I will remember to look for the positive(s) with my children, their teammates and their opponents.
*I will remain calm when my children or their teammates make mistakes and will help them learn from
their mistakes.
*I will remind my children not to get down on themselves when things don’t go well.
*I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win.
*I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
*I will do my best to make youth sports fun for my child(ren).
*I will be responsible for my actions and the actions of the spectators that I may bring.
*I will not use profanity around the practices or the games. And, I will not direct profanity towards the
coaches, spectators, officials, opponents, other team players, etc.
*I understand that if I cannot control my negative emotions, I may be asked to leave the practice or game
and that I may not be allowed back to watch my child(ren) participate.
*I understand that if my child(ren) cannot control their negative emotions, they may be asked to leave
the practice or game and may not be allowed back to participate.
Signed: ______________________________________________ Date: ________________
Signed: ______________________________________________ Date: ________________