Parents Code of Conduct

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; I will encourage my child to participate in all team activities including practices and games. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults. 

• I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others. 

• I will learn the rules of the game and policies of the league/organization (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 sporting event |(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, threatening or violent behavior, or using profane language or gestures I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes. 

• I will teach my child to play by the rules and resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence 

• I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability 

• I will teach my child that doing one's best is more important that winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game/performance 

• I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner everytime I will never ridicule my child or any other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition. 

• I will emphasize skill development and how they benefit my child over winning 

• 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 I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game/practice field, and will take time to speak with the coaches at an agreed upon time and place away from players, parents, and spectators I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at any sporting event 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. 

• As a parent/guardian of a player of the Panther Valley Youth Basketball Association, I understand that I must adhere to the parental Code of Conduct as outlined above. If I fail to follow these guidelines, the Panther Valley Youth Basketball Association reserves the right to serve consequences based on the severity of the offense.