Code of Conduct

Parent's Code of Conduct

I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING:

1. Remember that youth are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment not mine
2. Encourage players to abide by the rules of the game.
3. Communicate to children that an honest effort is more important than winning.
4. Turn defeat into victory by helping my child work towards skill development and goodsportsmanship.
5. I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a game.
6. Remember that all players’ experiences and development are important.
7. Always conduct myself in a positive manner by respecting other parents, spectators,players, coaches, and officials.
8. Recognize that the coaches, not parents, are the primary source of instruction andauthority in the game.
9. Recognize the value, authority, and importance of our coaches and team interest.
10. Bullying or encouragement of bullying on any level willNOTbe tolerated.
11. Recognize that my actions represent not only myself, but the community of Willistonand WillistonBasin Skating Club.

I AGREE NOT TO:

1. Force an unwilling child to participate in WBSC.
2. Publicly criticize or ridicule a coach, player, or official.
3. Condone physical or verbal abuse of players.

If any parent/guardian is disrespectful or obstructs/interferes with a coach during the instruction time (on or off the ice), or is verbally or physically abusive to a coach, official, or player, the parent/guardian may be suspended from the program for a period of time determined by the WBSC Board or other disciplinary action may be taken by the WBSC Board. The minimum dispensary action will be one game and can be up to the entire season. This will serve as the initial warning for all parents/legal guardians/spectators. We acknowledge the receipt of the Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct and will submit any questions we have to the Board of Directors of the Williston Basin Skating Club.