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Parents Code of Ethics
MRJFA Parents Code of Ethics 1. I will not force my child to participate in football, flag football, or cheerleading. 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 Mid Rivers Junior Football Association 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. This includes verbally berating. 7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing 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 never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a game. 11. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child. 12. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire that I may have. 13. 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 away from the children. 14. I will demand a sports enviroment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all MRJFA events as appropriate. Smoking is not allowed around the children. 15. 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, or have been asked to assist. 16. Any disagreement with a coach will first be discussed with the coach, then with the assigned board member to my team, and then to the President of the MRJFA. 17. I must participate or buyout of any fundraisers, within reason, that I am asked to and will donate a minimum of 5 working hours per child enrolled at MRJFA (this includes but is not limited to chain gangs at games and concession duty). 18. I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action, that could include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Verbal Warning
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