PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT Select a sports’ program that is developed and organized to enhance emotional, physical, social and educational well being of children. Provide a drug- and alcohol-free environment. Recognize that youth sports are only a small part of a child’s life. Encourage training of coaches and assistants. Make a serious effort to take an active role in the youth sports’ experience of their child, providing positive support as a spectator, coach, league administrator and/or caring parent. Be a positive role model, exhibiting sportsmanlike behavior at games, practices and home while also giving positive reinforcement to their child and support their child’s coaches. Demonstrate their commitment to their child’s youth sports’ experience by annually signing a parental code of ethics. Insist on safe playing facilities, healthful playing situations and proper first-aid applications, should the need arise. Parents, coaches and league administrators must provide equal play opportunity for all youth regardless of race, creed, sex, economic status or ability.