We, Knappa Kids Athletics
have implemented the following Sport Parent Code of
Conduct for the important message it holds about the
proper role of parents in supporting their child in sports.
Parents should read, understand and sign this form prior.
to their children participating in our league.
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,
• Good Citizenship.
I therefore agree:
1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.
2. I will remember that children participate to have fun
and that the game is for youth, not adults.
3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or
ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the
safety of others.
4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of
the league or trust that the volunteer board and coaches have this information.
5. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my
child and encourage sportsmanship like behavior,
supporting all players, coaches, officials.
6. 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.
7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices
that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes.
8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to
resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
9. I will teach my child to treat other players,
coaches, officials and spectators with respect
regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
10. 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.
12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a
competition.
13. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning.
14. I will promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of the athletes.
15. 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.
16. I will support a sports environment for my child free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will
refrain from their use at all sports events.
17. 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.
Any parent guilty of improper conduct at any game or practice will be asked to leave the sports facility and maybe suspended from following games. Repeat violations may cause a multiple game suspension, or the season forfeiture of the privilege of attending all games.