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Building a Positive Sports Experience for All

At Youth Sports & Fitness, we believe that sports should be fun, safe, and rewarding for every child. To create a positive experience, we ask all parents, players, and coaches to follow our sportsmanship guidelines and participation rules.

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Sportsmanship Requirements

All parents and guardians must complete Sportsmanship Training before registering their child for Youth Sports. This ensures everyone understands the values of respect, teamwork, and fair play.

  • I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sports event.
  • I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.
  • I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
  • I will require that my child's coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches' Code of Ethics.
  • I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all. 
  •  I will demand a sport environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
  • I will remember that the game is for youth - not for adults.
  • I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
  • I will help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation.
  • I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability. 

Parent Code of Conduct

As a parent or guardian, you play a big role in your child's sports experience. We ask all parents to

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Encourage good sportsmanship by being positive and respectful

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Support the coach and avoid coaching from the sidelines

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Let kids play and have fun – with skill development, not winning, as the goal

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Respect referees and officials, rather than arguing with them

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Follow all game-day rules and arrival times

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Review the Parent Code of Conduct  

Player Expectations

All players are expected to

  • Give their best effort at every practice and game
  • Show respect to teammates, coaches, referees, and opponents
  • Follow the rules and listen to their coaches
  • Demonstrate good sportsmanship, win or lose
  • Review the Player Code of Ethics 
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