Players' Code of Behavior
 

Play by the rules

Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the game.

Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in any way.

Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team's performance will benefit, so will you.

Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they be by your team or the opposition.

Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.

Co-operate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.

Play for the fun of it, and not just to please parents and coaches.

Coaches Code of Behavior
 

Remember that children participate for pleasure and that winning is only part of the fun.

Never ridicule of yell at a child for making a mistake or losing.

Be reasonable in your demands on young players' time and energy and enthusiasm.

Teach your players to follow the rules.

Whenever possible, group players to ensure that everyone has a reasonable chance of success.

Avoid overplaying the talented players. The just-average need and deserve equal time.

Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate

Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgment of officials and opposing coaches.

Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.

Keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of the growth and development of children.

Parents' Code of Behavior
 

Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, not yours.

Encourage children to participate, do not force them.

Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

Encourage children to play by the rules.

Never ridicule of yell at a child for making a mistake or losing.

Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good plays by all teams.

Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

Respect officials' decisions and teach children to do likewise.

Show appreciation of volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.

Spectators' Code of Behavior
 

Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, not yours.

Condemn any form of violence, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players.

Applaud good performance and efforts from each team. Congratulate all participants upon their performance.

Respect officials' decisions and teach children to do the same.

Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.

Show respect for your team's opponents. Without them there would be no game.

Do not use foul language or harass players, coaches or officials.

Encourage players to follow the rules and the officials' decision.