The essential elements of character building and ethics in youth sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “Six Pillars of Character.” Therefore, I agree:

1. I will not force my child to participate in youth sports.
2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and to learn and that the game is for youth, not adults.
3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
5. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
6. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstration positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
7. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent such as booing and taunting, refusing to shake hands or using profane language or gestures.
8. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.
9. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
10. I will teach my child that doing one’s best as part of the team is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard and make my child feel like a winner every time.
12. I will emphasize that the desire to win, skill development and working hard at practices is more important than winning.
    
13. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
14. I will respect the officials and their authority during games. If there is a question about a call, I will let the coaches handle it through the appropriate channels.
15. I will never confront coaches at the game field or in front of the players. I will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
16. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and I will refrain from their use all youth sports events.
17. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.
18. I will allow the coaches to determine individual playing time and position for each player
19. If I have any questions or concerns about other adults or coaches that cannot be resolved peacefully and respectfully between us, I will report the situation to the director of the sport and/or the Board of Directors and go through the process of healthy conflict resolution. I will not gossip about the situation or slander the other person. 

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 not limited to the following:

• Verbal warning 
• Written warning
• Suspension from one game
• Suspension for the rest of the season

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