As a KBA parent/family member, I WILL:
~ Remember that children participate to have fun
~ Be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship
~ Teach my child to play by the rules and resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence
~ Demand that my child treats coaches, officials and other players with respect regardless of race, creed, colour, sex, or ability
~ Teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning
~ Praise my child for competing fairly and trying their best
~ Promote the emotional and physical well being of athletes ahead of my personal desire to win
~ Respect the officials and their authority during games
As a KBA parent/family member, I WILL NOT:
~ Force my child to participate
~ Engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent ~ Boo, taunt, refuse to shake hands, or use profane language
~ Encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of athletes
~ Ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a game
~ Use drugs, tobacco, or alcohol at any league event
~ Coach my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am a coach.