Code of Conduct

HYSA is committed to pledging a safe environment where good sportsmanship, honesty, and fair play is fostered. It is our belief that lessons, experiences, and life skills learned in sports produce healthy and respected citizens in the community.

Below are the expectations for conduct from athletes and parents at Hopkinton Youth Sports Association. We hold athletes, parents, coaches, and community members to a high standard of sportsmanship. Enforcing this Code of Conduct allows HYSA to promote a safe, rewarding, and fun sports experience for our entire community.

Registrants and HYSA community members are required to acknowledge the Code of Conduct online before the season begins, and must abide by the Code of Conduct throughout the entire season.

Code of Conduct for Players

  • I will be a good sport to players, coaches, officials, opponents, and parents at every game and practice, no matter win or lose.

  • I will learn the value of commitment by participating in as many practices and games as I can.

  • I will encourage my teammates and praise good efforts.

  • I will be honest, fair, and respectful to others at all times.

  • I will aim to learn all I can from sports.

  • I will arrive at practice on time and be ready to dedicate my attention to my coaches.

Code of Conduct for Parents

  • I will put the emotional and physical well-being of youth participants ahead of a personal desire to win.

  • I will respect players, coaches, officials, spectators, and families at all times.

  • I will respect the decisions of officials or coaches.

  • I will not engage in any violence or verbal threats or use any profanity.

  • I will not yell advice to my child during a game.

  • I will model good sportsmanship for all youth participants.

  • I will not belittle or ridicule anyone involved in a youth sporting event–in public, private, in-person, or online.

  • I will do my part to keep sports fun and positive for every youth participant.

CODE OF CONDUCT (pdf)