PARENT'S CODE OF ETHICS

I HEREBY PLEDGE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, CARE AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR
MY CHILD PARTICIPATING IN YOUTH SPORTS BY FOLLOWING THIS
CODE OF ETHICS:

  • I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players,
    coaches and officials at every game, practice or other youth sports event.


  • I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of any personal
    desire to win.


  • I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.

  • I will provide support for coaches and officials working with my child to provide a
    positive, enjoyable experience for all.


  • I will demand a drug, alcohol and tobacco-free sports environment for my child and
    agree to assist by refraining from their use at all youth sports events.


  • I will remember that the game is for children and not adults.

  • I will do my best to make youth sports fun for my child.

  • I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect
    regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.


  • I will promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience within my personal
    constraints by assisting with coaching, being a respectful fan, providing transportation
    or whatever I am capable of doing.


  • I will require that my child's coach be trained in the responsibilites of being a youth
    sports coach and that the coach agree to the youth sports Coaches' Code of Ethics.


  • I will read the NYSCA National Standards for Youth Sports and do everything in my
    power to assist all youth sports organizations to implement and enforce them.



                                                                                                                                                  
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