I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following this Parents Code of Sports Ethics Pledge...

I will encourage good sportsmanship by deomonstrating 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, and 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 hereby pledge to provide a positive attitude and be responsible for my participation in Youth Sports by following this Code of Ethics...

I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and practice.

I will attend every practice and game that is reasonably possible and notify my coach if I cannot.

I will expect to receive a fair and equal amount of playing time.

I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches.

I will treat my coaches with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or abilities and I will expect to be treated accordingly.

I deserve to have fun during my sports experience and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being fun.

I deserve to play in an alcohol, tobacco and druge free environment and expect adults to respect that wish.

I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it's important to me.

I will do my very best in school.

I will remember that sports is an oppotunity to learn and have fun.

 

Always conduct oneself in a manner which exemplifies good sportsmanship and good leadership.

Attend Association meetings and sign-ups.

Organize the team and conduct seasonal practices.

Ensure that all equipment is taken care of, replaced when necessary and be responsible for all players during practices and games.

See that absolutely no one alters uniforms in any way.

Be responsible for everyone and everything at any Association function, including their coaches and players.

No coach shall solicit additional money for any purpose from players, parents, or sponsors.

Shall cooperate and participate in all official PYFA fundraising activities.

Shall be responsible for collecting his team's equipment and turning it into the Equipment Manager by November 30th.

Shall compile a list of players on his team and submit it to the Secretary of the Association befor ethe first game of the season. This list should include the player's name, address, telephone number and jersey number.

If any coach misses two unexcused (decided by the officers of the league) or unrepresented Association meetings, he loses his voting privileges, and faces the board.  If any coach misses more than four Association meetings, he will be suspended for one year from date.