Folcroft Boys Club Parents Code of Conduct Parents' Code of Ethics (Provided by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association)
Sport Parents Code of Conduct for the important message it holds about the proper role of parents in supporting their child in sports. Parents should read and understand 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: • I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following this Parents' Code of Ethics Pledge. • I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sports event. • I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win. • I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
• I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all. • I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events. • I will remember that the game is for youth -not for adults. • I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child. • I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials, with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability. • I promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as, being a respectable fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation. • I will require that my child's coach have the knowledge and responsibility needed to be a positive youth sports coach.
* 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. * Parents are to ensure that their child arrives on time ready to play for games and practices. * Parents and their guests are expected to be supportive of the players and not to engage in * If an umpire ejects a parent or one of their guests from the field/court during a game, that person must appear in front of the FBC board prior to being allowed to return to the field. * Parents will not discuss their child’s status with the team, i.e. playing time, positioning, batting order etc… with the coach during the course of the game. Discussions of this nature shall take place between parents and the team manager after the game at an appropriate time for all parties. *** Failure to follow and/or violations our Code of Conduct by either parent or player, will result in disciplinary actions, including suspensions and up to expulsion from club. Each case will be reviewed on an individual basis and decisions will be made after reviewing all facts involved with incident.