Fair Sportsman Pledge

Athlete:  

• I will participate because I want to 
• I will play by the rules and in the spirit of the game 
• I will respect my opponents 
• I will do my best to be a team player 

• I will accept the decisions of the officials and coaches and show respect 
• I will remember that winning isn’t everything, I am here to improve skills, do my best and have fun  

Parents: 

• I will be a positive team supporter 
• I will encourage a win philosophy and that doing your best is as important as winning 
• I will encourage my athlete to play by the rules and in the spirit of the game 
• I will accept the call of the officials and do my best to learn the rules of the game 

• I will respect the opponents and their fans 
• I will cheer not coach from the stands 
• I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteers who give their time to football for my child 
• I will ensure an adult accompanies my child to all practices and games.  

Coaches: 

• I will teach my athletes to play by the rules, to play fair and to respect the officials and opponents 
• I will not ridicule or yell at my athletes, I will teach good sportsmanship, skills and encourage confidence in themselves 
• I will encourage a win philosophy and that doing your best is as important as winning 

• I will remember that my athletes need a coach they can respect 
• I will never question the officials judgment or honesty in public