Fair Play Code

Fair Play Code for Parents

  1. I will not force my child to Participate in sports.
  2. I will remember that my child plays sport for his or her enjoyment, not for mine.
  3. I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
  4. I will teach my child 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.
  5. I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard.
  6. I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
  7. I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good plays performance by both my child's team and their opponents.
  8. I will never question the official's judgment or honesty in public.
  9. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's sporting activities.
  10. I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches who give their time to provide sport activities for my child.

Fair Play Code for Spectators

  1. I will remember that children play sport for their enjoyment. They are not playing to entertain me.
  2. I will not have unrealistic expectations. I will remember that child athletes are not miniature professionals and cannot be judged by professional standards.
  3. I will respect the official's decisions and I will encourage participants to do the same.
  4. I will never ridicule an athlete for making a mistake during a competition. I will give positive comments that motivate and encourage continued effort.
  5. I will condemn the use of violence in any form and will express my disapproval