2023 T-Ball, Baseball, and Softball Parent Code of Conduct

    Our program is to inspire the youth of the Bunn area to participate in Sports, to practice the ideals of sportsmanship regardless of race, color, sex, creed or national origin, and to bring them together through the means of a common physical fitness and athletic competition. We are to provide a program where they receive instruction in the fundamental skills of that sport. The mission is to enable children to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, we will teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that children will use throughout their lives.
    BUNN YOUTH SPORTS PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT

    PREAMBLE- The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Good Citizenship. 

    I THEREFORE AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
    1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.
    2. I will remember that children participate to have fun, and that the game is for youth, not adults.
    3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
    4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
    5. I (and my guests) will be positive role models for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy and by demonstrating positive support to ALL players, coaches, officials, and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
    6. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent such as booing, taunting, and refusing to shake hands or using profane language or gestures.
    7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes.
    8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
    9. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
    10. I will teach my child that doing ones best is more important than winning, so that my child feels like a winner every time.
    11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard and make my child feel like a winner every time. I will never ridicule my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
    12. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child.
    13. I will promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
    14. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss or confront coaches at the game field and will make time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
    15. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
    16. I will refrain from the use of any alcoholic beverage or tobacco products (including chewing tobacco) on any School Property or any Bunn Youth Sports Function.
    17. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices unless I am an official coach.
    18. Betting on, for, and/or against Bunn Youth Sports, our teams associated with Bunn Youth Sports, and/or any team that our teams play against is illegal and you will be banned for life. 

    ​**I ALSO AGREE THAT IS I FAIL TO ABIDE BY THE AFOREMENTIONED RULES AND GUIDELINES; I WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION THAT WILL INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
    1. Warning: I will accept this as my first warning. 
    2. Written warning.
    3. Parental game suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file.
    4. Game forfeit through the official or coach.
    5. Parental season suspension.

    Remember:
    Bunn Youth Sports is a non-profit organization. Our main objective is to provide sports to the youth in the Southern Franklin County communities promoting good sportsmanship and team spirit. Our goal is to teach every child the game at their level and inspire them to play the game to the best of their ability with total encouragement in a positive atmosphere.

    ​Waiver and Signature
    I authorize and give my permission for my child to participate with the Bunn Youth Sports in the sport listed for the season indicated. I have received a copy of the Code of Conduct for players, parents, and spectators and will have all aforementioned persons abide by the rules. I know that with any sport there is possibility of serious injuries, by executing this permission form, I Hereby agree to hold SFYFA, Bunn Youth Sports and its Affiliations harmless from any expense of any kind incurred by/or on behalf of my child by reason of injury received by my child while participating in this sport. I, therefore, will assume all responsibilities for any accident or injury. In the event of a medical emergency, I hereby give permission to medical personnel to provide necessary medical treatment either to myself or to the minor child listed as a participant. I agree to abide by all recreational rules govern this program. I understand that any athletic or other type of equipment issued to him/her belongs to the SFYFA and that he/she is responsible for it. When he/she stops participating in said event, I will see that he/she returns any and all equipment. I certify that all information contained on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. 

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