United Community Unit School District #304
Athletic Parent Code Of Conduct
In accordance with the Illinois High Schools Association (IESA 2.090) and Illinois High School Association (IHSA 2.040) policies, it is the member school’s responsibility to “take such measures as are necessary to ensure proper behavior on the part of their own students and spectators.”  Parents are required to read and abide by the Athletic Parent Code of Conduct for United Schools.  Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action including but not limited to immediate removal from the activity, suspension from the season, suspension from any activities, or suspension of your child from the team.  The essential elements of character building and ethics and embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship.  The highest potential of athletics is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character”.
Therefore I agree:
1.  I will not force my student to participate in United athletics or activities.
2.  I will refrain from coaching my student or other players during games and practices.
3.  I agree to provide timely pick up of my student following practices and games.
4.  I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field and will take time to speak to the coaches at an agreed upon time and place.  (24 hour rule)
5.  I will remember that student athletes participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.
6.  I will teach my student that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his or her performance.
7.  I will demand that my student treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
8.  I will promote emotional and physical well being of the student athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my own student to win.
9.  I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of the student athletes.
10.  I (and any guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials, and spectators at every game, practice or sporting event.
11.  I (and any guests) will not engage in any unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing, and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
12.  I understand that any violation of this code of conduct will cause dismissal, suspension, or permanent expulsion from future athletic contexts.
13.  I have read and understand the expectations for the parent code of conduct at United sporting events.
** Any violation from fan may result in suspension or expulsion.