1. I shall not criticize referees or umpires. Many of our officials are young and learning how to officiate much as your children are learning to play. Please be patient and treat them as if they were your own child. It is the coach’s job alone to discuss any problems with the officials.
2. I shall not “Grand Stand” the Coach(es). It’s very difficult to teach children the game, foster a competitive spirit “and” deal with unruly or demanding parents. Please try to be a cooperative, helpful parent that supports the coach and the team. Also, please refrain from being a “sideline coach”.
3. I will set a good example of sportsmanship for the children. Yelling at referees, players on the field or coaches, shows great disrespect for them and sets a poor standard of sportsmanship. The opponents are necessary friends. Without opponents your child could not play the game. Make sure to applaud good plays your team members and members of the opposing team make.
4. I will encourage my kids AND the rest of the kids on the team. Let’s pump all these kids up so they’ll have the times of their lives out there. Keep the comments positive and the results will be too!
5. I will address any team or player problems quietly and only with the team coach.
Arguing or questioning the coach in public is detrimental to getting a successful resolution and sets a bad example for the players.
6. I will make an effort to attend and be on time to all team events. A commitment to the team is important, plus on game days, plenty of time should be allowed for proper warm ups to help avoid dangerous injuries. If you can’t make it, please try to arrange for alternate transportation.
7. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
8. I am aware that my coach is also my leader. It is the responsibility of the coaches and the officials to monitor both the players and parents conduct. Any fan who becomes a nuisance, out of control or aggressive may be asked to leave the game and field area.
9. I will always refrain from using abusive or profane language. ABUSIVE OR PROFANE LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ON THE PARK GROUNDS OR TOWARD ANY PERSON IN ATTENDANCE.
10. I will remember the officials are in control of the game and I will follow their instructions. If the officials determine that a person is being disruptive to the game, that person will be asked to leave the game immediately. The game will be stopped until the offending person has removed themselves from the playing area.
11. I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:
Verbal warning by official, head coach, and/or league commissioner
Written warning by official, head coach, and or league commissioner
Parental game suspension of 1 – 4 games (with written documentation of incident kept on file)
Parent or Guardian Signature Date