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Parent Code
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Pleasant
Hill Little League
Youth
Sports Parent Code of Conduct
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, and good citizenship.
The highest potential of sports in achieved when competition
reflects these "six pillars of character."
I
therefore agree:
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I will
not force my child to participate in sport.
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I will
remember that children participate to have fun and that
the game is for youth, not adults.
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I will
inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment
that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of
others.
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I will
learn the rules of the game and the policies of the
league.
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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 sporting event.
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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.
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I will
not encourage any behaviors or practices that would
endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.
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I will
teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve
conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
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I will
demand that my child treat other players, coaches,
officials and spectators with respect regardless of race,
creed, color, sex or ability.
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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.
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I will
praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and
make my child feel like a winner every time.
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I will
never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants
for making a mistake or losing a competition.
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I will
emphasize skill development and practices and how they
benefit my child over winning.
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I will
promote the emotional and physical well-being of the
athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my
child to win.
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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.
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I will
demand a sports environment for my child that is free from
drugs and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at
all sports events.
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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.
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