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Harlem Little League Parents Code of Conduct

Harlem Little League has implemented the following Sport Parent Code of Conduct for the  important message it holds about the proper role of parents in supporting their child in sports.

Any parent guilty of improper conduct at any game or practice will be asked to leave the sports  facility and be suspended from the following game. Failure to comply with directions of game or  league officials may result in a call to the NYPD. 

Repeat violations may cause a multiple game suspension, or the season forfeiture of the  privilege of attending all games. 

Preamble

 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 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/her performance.

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 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 the lower 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, tobacco,  alcohol and marijuana and I will refrain from their use 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. 

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