Our club’s mission is to provide a positive, safe, and development-focused environment for all players. Parents play a critical role in fostering that environment. By participating in our club, parents and guardians agree to the following standards:

1. Support a Positive Environment

• Encourage your child and all players with positive comments.
• Focus on effort, improvement, and sportsmanship—not scores or results.
• Celebrate teamwork, respect, and hard work.

2. Respect Coaches and Their Decisions

• Allow coaches to coach. Do not shout instructions from the sidelines.
• Trust the coaches’ judgment regarding playing time, positions, and team strategy.
• Address concerns privately and respectfully—never during games or in front of players.

3. Respect Referees and Game Officials

• Understand that referees (often youth themselves) will make mistakes.
• Do not criticize, shout at, or approach referees during or after games.
• Model respect; children learn from your behavior.

4. Promote Player Safety

• Ensure your child arrives with proper equipment and hydration.
• Inform coaches of any medical conditions or injuries.
• Support the club’s concussion, SafeSport, and emergency policies.

5. Practice Good Sportsmanship

• Show respect to all players, coaches, spectators, and opponents.
• Avoid taunting, yelling, or the use of offensive language.
• Make the sidelines a supportive and welcoming environment.

6. Communicate Constructively

• Use appropriate communication channels for questions or issues.
• Do not post negative comments about players, parents, referees, or club matters on social media.
• Give coaches and volunteers reasonable time to respond to messages.

7. Observe the 24-Hour Rule

• Wait at least 24 hours after a game before discussing concerns with a coach or club official.
• This helps ensure productive, calm communication.

8. Volunteer and Participate Positively

• Your involvement is encouraged, but please follow volunteer guidelines.
• Support club fundraisers and events when possible.

9. Refrain from Sideline Coaching

• Limit your sideline behavior to positive cheering.
• Never attempt to direct play or contradict the coach’s instructions.

10. Follow All Club Policies

• Adhere to team rules, schedules, attendance expectations, and financial commitments.
• Respect field rules, facility guidelines, and league protocols.

Consequences for Violations

The club may take any of the following actions based on severity and frequency:

1. Verbal warning
2. Written warning
3. Sideline suspension
4. Required meeting with club leadership
5. Removal from practices or games
6. Suspension or removal of your child from the club (rare and last resort)