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Building a Positive Sports Experience for All
At Youth Sports & Fitness, we believe that sports should be fun, safe, and rewarding for every child. To create a positive experience, we ask all parents, players, and coaches to follow our sportsmanship guidelines and participation rules.
Sportsmanship Requirements
All parents and guardians must complete Sportsmanship Training before registering their child for Youth Sports. This ensures everyone understands the values of respect, teamwork, and fair play.
- I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sports event.
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I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.
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I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
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I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
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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.
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I will remember that the game is for the youth- not for adults.
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I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
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I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials, with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.
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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.
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I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches’ Code of Ethics.
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I will read the NYSCA National Standards for Youth Sports.
Parent Code of Conduct
As a parent or guardian, you play a big role in your child's sports experience. We ask all parents to
Encourage good sportsmanship by being positive and respectful
Support the coach and avoid coaching from the sidelines
Let kids play and have fun – with skill development, not winning, as the goal
Respect referees and officials, rather than arguing with them
Follow all game-day rules and arrival times
Review the Parent Code of Conduct
Player Expectations
All players are expected to
- Give their best effort at every practice and game
- Show respect to teammates, coaches, referees, and opponents
- Follow the rules and listen to their coaches
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship, win or lose
- Review the Player Code of Ethics
