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I will not force my child to participate in sports.
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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 an 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 positive role models 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 other sporting event.
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I (and my guests) will not engage in any 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 resolved 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 other participant 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. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the
lower age groups.
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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,
tobacco and alcohol, and Il 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 an official coach.
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