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The
essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are
embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles of
trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good
citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition
reflects these "six pillars of character."
I
therefore agree:
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I
will not force my child to participate in sports and I will remember
that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth,
not adults.
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I
will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may
affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
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I
will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
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I
(and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage
sportsmanship by being respectful and courteous and by demonstrating
positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators.
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I
will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and
spectators with respect, will play by the rules and will resolve
conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
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I
will teach my child that doing one's best is more important than
winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a
game or his/her performance by praising my child for competing fairly
and never ridiculing my child or other participant for making a mistake
or losing a competition.
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I
will promote the emotional and physical well being of the athletes ahead
of a personal desire to win. I will recognize and emphasize skill
development over winning.
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I
will respect the authority of officials and coaches during games and
will never question, discuss, or confront officials or coaches at the
game or practice field. I will take time to speak with coaches at an
agreed upon time and place.
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I
will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and
practices, unless I am one of the official coaches or have been invited
to do so by the official coaches of the team.
I
also agree that if I fail to abide by these rules and guidelines I will
be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to,
the following:
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Verbal
warning by official, head coach, and/or head of league organization
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Written
warning
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Parental
game suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file by
organizations involved
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Game
forfeit through the official or coach
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Parental
season suspension
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