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Code of Ethics for Parents

I will help my child learn to enjoy sports and develop the skills that he or she is capable of performing.

I will learn the strengths and weaknesses of my child so that I may place the young athlete in situations where he or she has a maximum opportunity for success.

I will become thoroughly familiar with the techniques and rules of the sport my child chooses.

I will do my best to learn the fundamental teaching skills and strategies related to my child's sport.

I will practice and help my child so that he or she will have the opportunity for skill improvement through active participation.

I will communicate with my child the rights and responsibilities of others who are involved in the sport.

I will protect the health and safety of my child by insisting that all of the activities under my control are conducted in accord with his or her psychological and physiological welfare.

I will treat each player, opposing coach, official, parent and administrator with respect and dignity.

I will uphold the authority of officials and coaches who are working with my child. I will assist them when possible and use good judgment if I disagree with them.

I will become familiar with the objectives of the sports program with which my child is affiliated.

I will strive to help select activities that uphold our family values.

I will help my child develop good sportsmanship and a desire to strive for success.

Bill of Rights for Young Athletes

The right to participate in sports.

The right to participate at a level commensurate with each child's developmental stage.

The right to have qualified adult leadership.

The right to participate in safe and healthy environments.

The right to share in the leadership and decision-making of their sport.

The right to play as a child and not as an adult.

The right to proper preparation for participation in sports.

The right to an equal opportunity to strive for success.

The right to be treated with dignity.

The right to have fun in sports.