KYBSL Code of Conduct

CODE OF CONDUCT

CHARACTER • COURAGE • LOYALTY

Preface:
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 is achieved when competition reflects these "six pillars of character."

I therefore agree:

1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.

2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.

3. I will inform the coach of any medical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.

4. I will learn the rules 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, officials and spectators at every game and practice.

6. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of un-sportsman-like conduct with any official, 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 behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the players.

8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

9. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.

10. I will teach my child that doing your best is more important than winning.

11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and 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 game.

13. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning.

14. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches or umpires at or on the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place in a manner which does NOT include verbal or physical harassment whether it be in person and/or other forms of communication such as phone and/or e-mail.

15. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.

16. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games unless I am one of the recognized coaches on the field of play.