We,
the North Smithfield Little League, have implemented
the following Sport Parent Code of Conduct for
the important message it holds about the proper
role of parents in supporting their child in
sports. Parents should read, understand and
sign this form prior to their children participating
in our league.
Any
parent 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 child to participate
in sports.
2. I will remember that children 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
child 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 child 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.
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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 child to play by the rules
and to resolve conflicts without resorting to
hostility or violence.
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 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 never ridicule or yell at my child
or other participants for making a mistake or
losing a competition.
13. I will emphasize skill development and practices
and how they benefit my child over winning.
I will also deemphasize 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 child 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
child 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 child or
other players during games and practices, unless
I am one of the official coaches of the team.
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