PLAYER’S NAME:______________________________________
(First and Last name) (Complete a form for each player)
SOCCER PARENT/COACH CODE OF CONDUCT
1. I will not force my
child to participate in soccer.
2. I will remember that my child
participates in soccer to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.
3. I will inform the coach of any
physical disabilities or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the
safety of others.
4. I will learn the Laws of the Game
and the policies of the league.
5. 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,
referees, assistant referees, and spectators at every game and practice.
6. I (and my guests) will not engage in
any kind of unsporting conduct with any referee, assistant referee, 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 behavior or
practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes.
8. I will teach my child to play by the
laws of the game and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or
violence.
9. I will demand that my child treat
other players, coaches, referees, assistant referees, 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 the game or his/her performance.
11. I will praise my child for competing,
trying hard and make my child feel like a winner every time.
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 well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for
my child to win.
15. I will respect the referees, assistant
referees, and their authority during games, will never question, discuss or
confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at
an agreed time and place.
16. I will demand a sports environment for
my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, 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
team coaches.
I also agree
that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be
subject to disciplinary action that could include but is not limited to the
following:
Verbal
warning by the head coach, field marshal, or any Soccer Club Board Member.
Written
warning by Tuttle Youth Soccer Club staff.
Parental/Coach game suspension with written
documentation of incident kept on file by Tuttle Youth Soccer Club.
Game termination through the referee/field
marshal will result in a 3 game suspension with written documentation of
incident kept on file by Tuttle Youth Soccer Club.
Repeated
incidents will result in parental/coach season suspension.
SIGNATURES OF BOTH
PARENTS/GUARDIANS (if applicable) ARE NEEDED:
(Coaches must
complete a form also if not completed as a parent.)
____________________________________________________________
Print and Sign
Your Name Parent 1/Guardian 1 Signature Date
____________________________________________________________
Print and Sign Your Name Parent
2/Guardian 2 Signature Date