Ethics

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.

Parent’s Code of Ethics

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

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

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

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

  • I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches’ Code of Ethics.

  • 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 from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.

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

  • I will do my very 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 will help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation with parental permission.

Modified version of Parents Code of Ethics from © National Alliance for Youth Sports.

Coaches’ Code of Ethics

I hereby pledge to live up to my certification as a HYSA Coach by following the Coaches’ Code of Ethics:

  • I will place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of my personal desire to win.

  • I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.

  • I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players.

  • I will promise to review and practice basic first aid principles needed to treat injuries of my players.

  • I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players.

  • I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players.

  • I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.

  • I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach, and I will teach these rules to my players.

  • I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for all the skills that I teach.

  • I will ensure that another adult is with me at all games and practices.

  • I understand that all players need to be transported by their parents or receive parental permission for other travel arrangements.

Modified version of Coaches’ Code of Ethics from © National Alliance for Youth Sports.