Parent’s code of conduct:

• Children have more need for example than criticism.
• Make athletic participation for your child and others a positive experience.
• Attempt to relieve the pressure of competition, not increase it.  A child is easily affected by outside influences.
• Be kind to your child’s coach and officials.  The coach is a volunteer giving personal time and money to provide a recreational activity for your child.  The coach is providing a valuable community service, often without reward other than the personal satisfaction of having served his or her community.
• The opponents are necessary friends.  Without them your child could not participate meaningfully.
• Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team.

Parents are asked not to voice their displeasure with the way their child or child’s team is playing or with the calls that the referees are making.  Parents are asked to set an example for their children and show respect for all the people on the floor, players, referees and minor officials.

KEEP IN MIND WE ARE ALL HERE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PLAYERS.

Their enjoyment of the game is lessened by outbreaks from the parents of either team.  Cheer the teams on, encourage good sportsmanship and allow them to enjoy the game.

Between the exuberance of the winner and the disappointment of the loser we find the person called the official.  All of them follow the same creed, to watch every move of every player and to call the game to the best of his/her ability.

Do not openly question his/her judgement and never their honesty.  He/she is a symbol of fair play, integrity and sportsmanship.  Accept the results of each game.  Encourage the child to be gracious in victory and turn defeat to victory by helping the child work towards improvement.

IF THE CHILDREN ENJOY THE GAME WE ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK.