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. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character.” I therefore as a parent/Guardian agree:
- Parents who fail to pay the full registration fees of any of ISC programs and after all collection efforts has been exhausted, the Club has the right to suspend the service for the player.
- Parents have 30days from the payment deadline to make arraignments of payment with the Club representative otherwise the Club shall suspend the service.
- Therefore as a parent, I shall pay all the registration fees due for the program
- Please notify the team Coach / Manager of any allergies or health issues re the player.
- I shall call my coach if I cannot make it for a practice or a game.
- I will not smoke or bring Alcoholic beverages around the soccer fields.
- I understand that Group Snacks are not the responsibility of the Club nor the coach and it can be easily arranged among parents as a group effort.
- I will not force my child to participate in sports.
- I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.
- I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
- 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, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
- I (and my guests) are fully responsible for our own safety as spectators during our presence watching the games and /or during our presence at any ISC owned or rented premises and release the Club, the OSA and the PHSA from any liability.
- I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
- I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being 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 regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
- I will teach my child 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/her performance.
- 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 or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.
- I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also deemphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
- I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
- 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 with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
- I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
- I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.
- I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to any of the following:
- Verbal warning by official, head coach, and/or head of league organization.
- Written warning.
- Parental game suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file by organizations involved.
- Game forfeit through the official or coach (internal league).
- Parental season suspension.
