Fair Play Code

EDMONTON YOUTH BASKETBALL FAIR PLAY CODE
AS A PLAYER I WILL:
 

• Play by the rules and in the spirit of the game.
• Control my temper - fighting and "mouthing off" can spoil the activity for everybody
• Respect my opponents
• Do my best to be a true team player
• Remember that winning isn’t everything-that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best are as important
• Acknowledge all good plays/performances-those of my team and of my opponents
• Participate because I want, not just because my parents or coaches want me to
• Remember that coaches and officials are there to help me and I will show them respect
• I will not play in shoes I have worn to the gymnasium

AS A PARENT I WILL:
 

• Remember that my child plays sport for his or her enjoyment, not for mine
• Encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence
• Teach my chill that doing one’s best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game/event
• Make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard
• Never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition
• Remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good player’s performances by both my child’s team and their opponents
• Not force my child to participate in sports
• Never question the official’s judgment
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s sporting activities
• Respect and show appreciation for the trained volunteer coaches who give their time to provide sport activities for my child, understanding that I have a responsibility to be a part of my child’s development
• Supervise all of my children that attend the game that I am watching
• I will be on my best behavior at all times and will not use profane language or harass players, coaches, referees, league administrators or volunteers
• I will not wear my street shoes in the gymnasium

AS A COACH I WILL:
 

• Ensure that all athletes get fair playing time, instruction and support
• Teach my athletes to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials and opponents
• Not ridicule or yell at my athletes for making mistakes or for performing poorly. I will remember that children play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves
• Make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the athletes’ ages and abilities
• Remember that children need a coach they can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example
• Obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills
• Work in partnership with parents and players
• I will treat other coaches, players and referees with respect and yelling at participants will not be condoned.
• I will not wear my street shoes in the gymnasium

I have read and understand the above Fair Play Code

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(Player signature)

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(Parent/Guardian signature)

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(Coach Signature)