I will not force my child to participate in a sport.
I will remember that children participate in athletics to have fun and that the game is for youth and not adults.
I will let the coach, coach and will refrain from yelling direction to the players.
If I have any concerns, I will speak to the manager after the game and not in front of the children.
I will respect the rules of the game and never argue with the officials.
I will be a positive role model by supporting and respecting the players, coaches, spectators and officials at every game and practice.
I will not boo or taunt any player, coach or official.
I will recognize all players, efforts and encourage everyone’s best performance over the outcome of the game.
I will cheer for all the children on the team, not just my own.
I will value skill development, fair competition and effort.
I will have my child arrive on time for all games and practices and let the coach know in advance if my child will be absent, arriving late or leaving early.
I will try to support the team and my child by being at his/her game.
I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of the athletes.
MANAGER’S/COACH’S CODE OF CONDUCT
I will make skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, fun and learning the rules of the game the goals of my team.
I will be a positive role model by respecting my team, our opponent and the officials.
I will learn and play by the rules of the game and never argue with the official’s decision
I will be generous with my praise, emphasizing the children’s effort and not the outcome of the game.
I will be fair, honest and consistent in my coaching philosophies and practices.
I will ensure that all children have an equitable playing experience consistent with the rules and regulations of the Little League guidelines.
I will strive to hold regularly scheduled organized practices throughout the season.
I will recognize that children learn differently and adapt my practices to the needs of each child.
I will participate in coach education.
I will communicate clearly with parents about my goals for the team and what I expect their role and behavior as parents to be.
I will ask my assistant coaches, my players, and my parents to refrain from booing, taunting and yelling negative comments regarding either team.
I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of the athletes.
