Parent’s & Coaches 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 sport events.
I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win.
I will insist my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
I will provide support for coaches and officials working with my child to provide a positive, enjoyable experience for all.
I will demand a drug and alcohol free sports environment for my child and agree to assist by refraining from their use at all youth sports events.
I will remember that the game is for children and 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 will promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience within my personal constraints by assisting with coaching, being a respectful fan, providing transportation or whatever I am capable of doing.
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 NYSCA Coach’s Code of Ethics.
Parent’s & Coaches’ Behavior Policy
A parent or legal guardian must sign this policy, as well as, the Parent’s Code of Ethics before registration is complete.
All spectators will be held accountable under this policy.
Any spectator in violation of the “Parent’s Code of Ethics” or acting in an inappropriate manner will be required to go through the Parent’s Alliance for Youth Sports (PAYS) program at the Moore Community Center. This must be done before the spectator will be allowed to attend youth sports activities at Buck Thomas Park or the MooreCommunity Center.
The PAYS program is approximately 1 ½ hours long and consists of watching a video and discussion. There will be a $50 fee for any spectator required to attend the PAYS program.
Any further violation of this policy will result in a minimum one year suspension from attendance of any youth sports activity at Buck Thomas Park or the MooreCommunity Center. A third violation will result in a life-time suspension from aforementioned areas that cannot be appealed for a minimum of two years. Appeals will go through the Parks and Recreation Director.
By signing below, I/we affirm that I/we have read, understand, and agree to abide by the above “Parent’s Code of Ethics” and the “Parent’s Behavior Policy”.
Player’s Name (please print):______
Parent/Guardian Signature:______Date:______
Parent/Guardian Signature:______Date:______