Players

1. I will play to have fun
2. I will work very hard to improve my skills
3. I will follow and learn from my coach’s directions and suggestions
4. I will learn, and play by, the rules of the game/organization
5. I will play fair and try hard during the game and remember that winning isn’t everything
6. I will always respect my teammates, opponents, coaches, members of the organization and officials
7. I will not boo, taunt, or yell negative comments about my team, my manager or coach, the opponents or the officials
8. I will support my teammates and tell them when they are playing well
9. I will never argue with an official’s decision
10. I will always shake hands with my opponents after a game

Parents/Spectators

1. I will not force my child to participate in a sport
2. I will remember that children participate in sports to have fun and that the game is for the youth and not the adults
3. I will let the coaches coach and will refrain from yelling directions to the players
4. I will speak to the coach after the game and not in front of the children if I have any concerns
5. If necessary, I will speak to those in charge of the program as soon as possible and not let issues linger
6. I will respect the rules of the game and never argue with the officials
7. I will respect the rules of the organization
8. I will be a positive role model by supporting and respecting the players, coaches, spectators and officials at every game and practice
9. I will support the members of the organization
10. I will not boo or taunt any player, coach or official
11. I will recognize all players’ efforts and encourage everyone’s best performance
12. I will cheer for all the children on the team, not just my own
13. I will value skill development, fair competition and effort
14. I will have my child arrive on time for all practices and games and let the coach know in advance if my child will be absent, arriving late or leaving early
15. I will try to support the team and my child by being at his/her games
16. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of the athletes

Coaches

1. I will make skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, fun and learning the rules of the game the goals of my team
2. I will be a positive role model by respecting my team, our opponents, members of the organization and the officials
3. I will learn, and play by, the rules of the game/organization and never argue with the official’s decision
4. I will be generous with my praise, emphasizing the children’s effort and not the outcome of the game
5. I will be fair, honest and consistent in my coaching philosophies and practices
6. I will ensure that all children have an equitable playing experience consistent with the rules and regulations of the organization’s guidelines for each program
7. I will strive to hold regularly scheduled organized practices throughout the season
8. I will recognize that children learn differently and adapt my practices to the needs of each child
9. I will participate in coach education
10. I will communicate clearly with parents about my goals for the team and what I expect their role and behavior as parents to be
11. I will ask my assistant coaches, my players and my parents to refrain from booing, taunting and yelling negative comments regarding either team
12. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of the children