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Guidelines for Parent Conduct

• Place the well being of the child before a personal desire to win in order to ensure a child has the best athletic experience possible.
• Be a positive role model and encourage good sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy.
• Support all players, coaches and officials at every game and practice.
• Refrain from engaging in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent such as booing, taunting, using profane language or gestures.
• Never engage in yelling at children/participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
• Advocate for an environment that is free of drugs, tobacco, alcohol and abusive language.
• Encourage children to play by the rules, respect the rights of other players, coaches, fans and officials.
• Be respectful of officials and coach's decisions.
• Do not instruct a child before or after a game as it may conflict with the coach's plans and strategies.
• Address parental concerns by speaking with coaches in an appropriate manner including proper time and place. Be sure to follow the designated chain of command.