Hite Saunders Little League
Parent Code of Conduct

Parent's Code of Conduct:

·       I will not force my child to participate in sports.

·       I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.

·       I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.

·       I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.

·       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 players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.

·       I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.

·       I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of the athletes.

·       I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

·       I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.

·       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 game or his/her performance.

·       I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.

·       I will never ridicule my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.

·       I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.

·       I will promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.

·       I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.

·       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.

·       There shall be no smoking, alcohol, or drug use on the field, in the dugout, or near the bleachers.  The fields are on Board of Education property and they do not permit smoking on their property.

·       I will communicate effectively with my child’s coach when they are unable to attend a practice or a game.  We strongly encourage you to use the DICK’S Team Sports HQ App.

*Any activity or action that could be considered criminal in manner will be reported to local law enforcement for their investigation.

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