Sportsmanship Statement
Parental ethics at game time
A Good Sporting Parent...
! Never yells instructions, advice or coaching tips to your child during the game.
! Never denigrate another player on your team or on the opposing team - even in conversation in the stands.
! Never question a coach's strategies, decisions, or overall skills in public; if you have a beef with the coach, make an appointment to see him or her in private.
! Never use sarcasm in a "cheer".
! Never verbally abuse an umpire or referee.
! Never use whining, disparaging questions in your conversations with other parents.
! ALWAYS be willing to cheer for a good play, no matter which team makes it.
! ALWAYS help others appreciate the skills and efforts of all athletes involved in the competition.
! ALWAYS accept a win with humility.
! ALWAYS accept a defeat with good-natured sportsmanship.
! ALWAYS be ready to give credit to adult volunteers; they give so much of their time and energy.
! ALWAYS remain quiet when in doubt as to the helpfulness of a contemplated comment or cheer.
! ALWAYS show interest in other parents and their children as persons and families.
The BIBLE counsels parents, "Do not exasperate your children". (Ephesians 6:4).