Parent Code of Conduct

The purpose of the following Sports Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct is to help define appropriate parental/guardian actions that support the mission and philosophy of the St. Catherine of Alexandria Athletics Program. Parents/Guardians must read and sign this form in order for their student athlete to participate in the Athletics Program. 2022/2023 form is signed on the registration document.

As a parent/guardian, I agree to the following:

I will remember the game is for kids, not adults.
I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child, and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy towards all players, coaches, officials, and spectators at all games and practices.
I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct (booing, taunting, etc) or any other form of harassment towards any official, coach, player or parent.
I (and my guests) will not use any profane language or gestures.
I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes.
I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect.
I will teach my child the importance of hustle, playing fair, and doing one’s best.
I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
I will promote the emotional and physical well being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my own child.
I will respect the officials and their authority during games, and will never publicly question their decisions.
I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches for the team.
I acknowledge my child is a student first and an athlete second. I have read the SCA Academic and Behavior Policy and understand my child will be suspended from sports for poor academic performance and poor behavior.
I understand my child cannot attend practice and/or games on days my child is absent from school. Failure to follow this rule will result in the student athlete sitting out the next competition.
I will respect the coaches and coordinators for the time they donate, and I will never publicly confront, question or criticize them. This includes all forms of social media. I understand that it is recommended to wait 24 hours before a coach is approached with a complaint.