Parents’ Code of Ethics
Belleville Youth Basketball
(Provided by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association)


I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child
participating in youth sports by following this Parents’ Code of Ethics Pledge

I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all
players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or youth sports event

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

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

I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a
positive and enjoyable experience for all.

I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco,
alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all youth basketball events

I will remember that the game is for youth – not for adults

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

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

I promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I
can, such as being a respectable fan, assisting with coaching or providing
transportation

I will require that my child’s coach have the knowledge and responsibility needed to
be a positive youth basketball coach.