Parent misconduct has become a
growing problem
in youth athletics during recent years. Our goal as an organization is to provide a positive
environment for children to participate in a team sport. While learning
the skills of basketball we want the children to have fun, learn good
sportsmanship, and discover the meaning of teamwork. Your job as a parent
is to assist us by supporting these goals in the following manner.
I WILL…
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Demonstrate
good sportsmanship to my child by being positive in my comments toward
coaches, referees and players on both teams. |
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Always
use appropriate language toward officials and coaches. |
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Insist
on a tobacco, drug and alcohol free environment for my child and refrain
from their use at sporting events. |
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Consider
the effort of my child more important than winning the game. At these
young ages skill levels are varied and personal growth needs to be
noticed and commented on in order to raise the confidence of each child. |
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Recognize
that mistakes happen as part of the game. In order to grow in ability
children need to try a new skill, often unsuccessfully at first. |
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Remember
that the referees are teenagers who will make mistakes in calling the
game. |
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Refrain
from making negative comments toward the referees. |
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Provide
my child with transportation to games and practices and be on time. |
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Take
responsibility for all the children (siblings and others) under my
supervision during games and practices. |
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Read and
abide by the Zero Tolerance Policy. |
