West Lincoln Optimist Club | Bringing Out The Best In Kids

2. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating respect and positive support of all players, coaches and officials at every game, practice or other youth sports activity.

3. I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win.

4. I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.

5. I will support coaches and officials working with my child to provide a positive, enjoyable experience for all.

6. I will notify the coach of my child absence prior to games and practices.

7. I will demand a drug and alcohol free environment for my child and agree to assist by refraining from their use at all youth sports events.

8. I will remember that youth sports activities are for the children and not the adults.

9. I will do my best to make youth sports fun for my child.

10. I will encourage my child to treat other players, coaches, officials and fans with respect regardless of race sex, creed, of ability.

11. I will help my child enjoy the youth sports experience within my personal constraints by assisting with coaching or officiating, performing maintenance, or whatever I am capable of doing, as well as being a respectful and sportsman-like fan and spectator.

12. I will not make any alterations to league-issued apparel or equipment that must be returned at the season’s end. I understand that if any alterations are made or equipment is not returned, I may be held financially responsible for replacing those league items.

13. I understand that a violation of this code may result in the suspension or termination of my child’s participation in the West Lincoln Optimist Youth Sports Program.

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PLAYER CODES OF CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. I hereby pledge to provide a positive attitude among my teammates and coaches and demonstrate the positive aspects of youth sports whole participating in the West Lincoln Optimist Youth Sports Program.

2. I will observe good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support of all players, coaches and officials at every game, practice or other youth sports activity.

3. I will treat players, coaches, officials and fans, regardless of race, sex, creed or ability, with respect by refraining from rude or abusive language, actions or gestures.

4. I will demonstrate humility in winning and dignity in losing, knowing that each provides positive contributions to being a good sport and growing up.

5. I will make every effort to arrive at all practices, game or related events at scheduled time and ready to play or provide advanced notification of my expected absence or late arrival.

6. I will pay attention of my coaches and follow their directions, realizing they have given freely of their own time to teach me how to play the sport, making it more fun for me.

7. I will remain personally alert and attentive, refrain from unsafe actions such as throwing equipment or unnecessary physical contact and watch out for other players to ensure safe and healthy playing conditions and I will encourage my teammates to do the same.

8. I will try my best to learn the rules and the necessary skills of the sport in order to have the most fun understanding and playing the game.

9. I understand that a violation of this code may result in the suspension or termination of my participation in the West Lincoln Optimist Youth Sports Program.