Parents Code of Conduct

  1. Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment not yours;

  2. Encourage children to participate, do not force them;

  3. Focus on the child’s effort and performance rather than winning or losing;

  4. Encourage children to always participate according to the rules;

  5. Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game;

  6. Remember that children learn by example. Applaud good play at all times (for both sides);

  7. Abusive language is unacceptable.

  8. Do not use remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability.

  9. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse for sporting activities;

  10. Show appreciation of volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them your child could not participate;

  11. Respect official’s decisions and teach children to do likewise;

  12. The consumption of alcohol and smoking is inappropriate at all junior games.