Parent Code of Conduct

Youth and High School sports are supposed to be fun – for the children. Actions by parents, fans and coaches, whether verbal or nonverbal, can have a lasting emotional effect on children. As a parent or guardian of a player, your actions reflect not only on you, but your child and his/her team. Any parent guilty of improper conduct at any game or practice will be asked to leave the sports facility and may be suspended from the following game. Repeat offenders may be subject to permanent suspension from our program.

As a parent, you agree to abide by and follow the rules and guidelines below:



• I understand that the use of foul language towards anyone (coaches, teammates, officials, 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 player, coach, official or spectator. I will not tolerate these acts from any players, coaches or adults associated with the program. These acts shall be considered harassment and will result in the immediate removal from the practice, game or event.
• 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 club 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 never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a game.
• I will not complain or become confrontational about penalties or calls made by the officials and I will respect the referees and their decisions at all times.
• I will support the coaches allow them to do their job by not coaching my child or other players during games and practices. I will not openly question or confront coaches before, during or after games 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 or his/her team to win.
• 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 WILL REMEMBER THAT THIS IS JUST A GAME FOR CHILDREN, AND WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE OUTCOME IN ANY MANNER.