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NORTHWEST AQUATIC
LEAGUE
PARENT/COACH CODE OF
CONDUCT
Children’s
sports are supposed to be fun-for the
children. Unfortunately, many parent, fans and coaches don’t
realize that their actions, whether verbal or nonverbal, can have a
lasting emotional effect on children. Too many children are leaving
sports activities because the fun is unfairly taken away by adults.
This following Code of Conduct
is for parents and spectators to
abide by at every practice and
meet.
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, and caring and good citizenship. The
highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects
these "six pillars of character."
I therefore
agree:
I also agree that
if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I
will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is
not limited to the following:
1. I will remember
that children participate to have fun and that the sport is for
youth, not adults.
2. I will inform the
coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the
safety of my child or the safety of others.
3. I will learn the
rules of the sport and the policies of the
league.
4. 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 swimmers, coaches, officials and
spectators at every meet, practice, or other sporting
event.
5. I (and my guests)
will not engage in any kind of unsportsman-like conduct with any
official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting;
refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or
gestures.
6. I will not
encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health
and well being of the athletes.
7. I will teach my
child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without
resorting to hostility or violence.
8. I will demand that
my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators
with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or
ability.
9. 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 race
or his/her performance.
10. I will praise my
child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel
like a winner every time.
11. I will never
ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a
mistake or losing a competition.
12. I will emphasize
skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over
winning. I will also de-emphasize meets and competition in the
lower age groups.
13. 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.
14. I will respect the
officials and their authority during meets and will never question,
discuss, or confront coaches or officials at the meets, and will
take time to speak with them at an agreed upon time and
place.
15. 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.
16. I will refrain
from coaching my child or other players during meets and practices,
unless I am one of the official coaches of the
team.
Verbal warning by official, head
coach and/or head of league organization
Written
warning
Parental meet suspension with written
documentation of incident kept on file by organizations
involved.
Meet forfeit through the official or
coach
Parental season
suspension.
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Parent/Guardian
signature Parent/Guardian signature
The basis for this code of conduct is
produced by the National Youth Sports Safety
Foundation
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