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Fair Play Guidelines
Fair Play Code For Players:
1. I will participate because I want to, not because my guardians want me to.
2. I will play with integrity and by the rules.
3. I will control my temper - negativity, fighting, and “mouthing off” spoils the game for
everyone.
4. I will respect my opponents and team mates, because without them there would be no
game.
5. I will do my best to be a team player.
6. I will remember that winning isn’t everything, that having fun, making friends, improving
my on and off field skills and trying my best are what’s important.
7. I will acknowledge all good plays and performances, whether my team mates or the
opponents.
8. I will remember that coaches and referees are there to help me. I will accept their
decision and show them respect.
9. I will never question or argue the referees calls on the field or their honesty.
I will not use bad or negative language towards team mates, opponents, referees,
coaches or spectators.
Fair Play Code For Coaches
1. I will be reasonable when scheduling extra games and practices, young players have
other interests and obligations outside of the sport.
2. I will teach my players to be respectful of the rules, opponents, and referees and to play
the game fairly.
3. I will ensure all players get equal instruction and support.
4. I will not yell or ridicule players for making mistakes or performing poorly. I will
remember youth play to have fun and will encourage and help build their confidence on
and off the field.
5. I will ensure the facilities and equipment are safe.
6. I will remember that youth need a coach they can respect, and will be generous with
praise and lead by example.
7. I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills.
8. I will not have unrealistic expectations and remember youth are not miniature
professional athletes and should not be judge at that standard.
9. I will encourage everyone to play by the rules and resolve conflicts without hostility or
violence.
10. I will never yell or ridicule a youth for making a mistake or losing a match. I will give
positive comments to encourage and motivate.
11. I will not tolerate violence in any form towards team mates, opponents, coaches,
referees, or spectators.
12. I will never the referees judgment or honesty in public.
13. I will respect the referees decision and encourage everyone to do the same.
14. I will support every effort to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sports.
15. I will show respect for my teams opponents, without them their would be no game.
16. I will not use bad language, nor will I harass athletes, coaches, referees, or spectators.
Fair Play Code For Parents/Spectators
1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.
2. I will remember youth play sports for their enjoyment, not mine.
3. I will not have unrealistic expectations and remember they are not miniature
professionals and shouldn’t be judged by those standards.
4. I will encourage all youth to play by the rules and not resort to hostility or violence or
any kind.
5. I will teach all youth that doing their best is more important then winning, and doing
this will never leave them feeling defeated following a match.
6. I will never yell at youth for making a mistake or losing a competition, instead I will give
positive encouragement.
7. I will remember youth learn best by role models leading by example. I will applaud good
plays by both teams.
8. I will condemn the use of violence in any form and will express my disapproval in an
appropriate manner to coaches of referees.
9. I will never questions the referees decision or honesty publicly.
10. I will respect the referees decision and encourage everyone to do the same.
11. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sports.
12. I will show respect and appreciation for volunteer coaches who give their time to the
team.
13. I will show respect for my teams opponent, because without them their would be no
game.
14. I will not use bad language, nor will I harass athletes, coaches, referees, or spectators.
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