Sport Parent Code of Conduct
We, the Fair Oaks Orangevale Little League, have
implemented the following Sport Parent/Family Code of Conduct for the
important message it holds about the proper role of parents, family
members, and guests in supporting their player in sports.
Parents/Families should read, understand and AGREE prior to their
players participating in our league. ANY PARENT/FAMILY MEMBER GUILTY OF
IMPROPER CONDUCT AT ANY GAME OR PRACTICE WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE
SPORTS FACILITY AND BE SUSPENDED FROM THE FOLLOWING GAME. REPEAT
VIOLATIONS MAY CAUSE A MULTIPLE GAME SUSPENSION, OR THE SEASON
FORFEITURE OF THE PRIVILEGE OF ATTENDING ALL GAMES.
Preamble
The essential elements of character-building and ethics in 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.”
I therefore agree:
1. I will not force my player to participate in sports.
2. I will remember that players participate to have fun 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 player or the safety of others.
4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
5. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my player and
encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by
demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and
spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
6. 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.
7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of the athletes.
8. I will teach my player to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
9. I will demand that my player treat other players, coaches, officials
and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or
ability.
10. I will teach my player that doing one’s best is more important than
winning, so that my player will never feel defeated by the outcome of a
game or his/her performance.
11. I will praise my player for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my player feel like a winner every time.
12. I will never ridicule or yell at my player or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
13. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they
benefit my player over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and
competition in the lower age groups.
14. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes
ahead of any personal desire I may have for my player to win.
15. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and
will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and
will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
16. I will demand a sports environment for my player that is free from
drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all
sports events.
17. I will refrain from coaching my player or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.