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	Sportsmanship Statement
Parents and Players - A Positive Influence
As a parent, part of enjoying your children's participation in sport and recreation is watching them enjoy themselves, learning skills, making friends, improving their performance and generally having fun. But some parents get too caught up in the excitement of the action. They forget the sport or recreation activity is for their child's benefit, not the parents' entertainment. The Parent Code of Ethics Contract provides you with information on what to watch for in your performance as a parent, so that your children can continue to have fun and play his or her own game.
Dealing with Violence and Anti-social Behavior
Everyone has heard of, or worse yet seen, the loud obnoxious parent on the sidelines during a child's sport or recreation activity. Whether the incident takes place at the gym, rink or field is irrelevant. This parent has it in for the referee, the coach, and possibly even the other parents. Every call, decision and play evokes some response from the "ugly" parent. Most parents are not like this. But one or a few parents can make a difference. They affect the ability of the coaches and officials to do their jobs. They embarrass children, steal their fun and maybe, without realizing it, train children to act overly aggressive and violent. In short, ugly parents are not setting a good example. And most kids learn from example. Whether it's by their friends, teammates or parents, those around them have a tremendous influence on their behavior. That's why it's important for parents and other adults to act appropriately. Be involved we're all part of the solution.
Players
Just like your parents it's important for you to show respect for your fellow opponents, teammates, coaches and officials. You must be a team player and acknowledge good players and team play. Learn to control your temper and play because you want to not because a parent or coach may want you to. Remember winning isn't everything, having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing your best should be just as important. Talk with your parents let them know what you expect from them, read the Athletes Fair Play Code of Ethics sign it and then have your parent sign their part! If we all work together we can make soccer a positive sport for everyone.
Coaches
Harassment can stem from a lack of communication and respect. One way to have a successful season is to work together. Discuss these fair play codes with your athletes and their parents. They may agree with them in principle, but discuss how you can ensure that they will live by them. Have your athletes and parents sign the codes of ethic and then return them to you.
Fair Play Codes of Ethics
Athletes Fair Play Code of Ethics I will play by the rules and in the spirit of the game. I will control my temper - fighting and "mouthing off" can spoil the activity for everybody. I will respect my opponents, teammates, coaches and officials. I will do my best to be a true team player. I will remember that winning isn't everything - that having fun, improving my skills, making friends and doing my best are as important. I will acknowledge all good plays and performance - those of my team and of my opponents. I will participate because I want to, not just because my parents or coaches want me to. I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions.
Parents Code of Ethics I will remember that my child plays sports for his or her enjoyment, not for mine. I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence. I will teach my child that doing one's best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game/event. I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard. I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition. I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good player's performances by both my child's team and their opponents. I will not force my child to participate in sports. I will never question the official's judgment or honesty in public. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's sporting activities. I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches who give their time to provide sport activities for my child, understanding that I have a responsibility to be a part of my child's development. I will respect and show appreciation for the other parents who share these beliefs.