PMFC Code of Conduct

PITTSGROVE MIDGET FOOTBALL CLUB

Parent Code of Conduct

1.  I will be responsible for providing transportation for my child to all practices and games in a timely fashion.

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 physical 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, practice or other sporting event.

6.  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.

7.  I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.

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 one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his or her performance.

12.    I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.

13.    I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in all age groups.

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 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.

16.    I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs and alcohol.  Furthermore, I will not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol 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 coaches of the team.

18. I will not verbally or physically threaten or make contact with any coach, official, or other by standers.

19. To the best of my ability, I will assist in all “HOME” game day events.  This shall include and not be limited to concessions, chain gang, clean up, etc.

20. I shall encourage my child to refrain from horse play before, during, and after all games and practices.

21.   equipment responsibility

• One verbal warning by an official, head coach, and/or head of the league organization.

• Parental game suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file by organizations involved.

• Parental season suspension