Parent Pledge

In my words and action, I pledge to:

1. Attend and participate in team parent meetings
2. Be on time or early when dropping off or picking up my child for a practice or game
3. Ensure my child is supported or encouraged by family or loved ones at games
4. Encourage my child to have fun and keep sport in its proper perspective
5. Define winning for my child as doing his/her very best
6. Endeavor to learn the Laws (rules) of soccer and support the efforts of the referees
7. Honor the game and show respect for all involved including the coaches, players, opponents, spectators and referees
8. Applaud and encourage players from both teams and not yell out instructions
9. Not make negative comments about the game, coaches, referees or players in my child's presence
10. Encourage others to refain from negative or abusive sideline behavior

as extracted from the "Problems Outside the Touchline" handbook, 2003 edition, copyright AYSO

We will excuse the tenth pledge error of mentioning a "sideline" even though the sixth pledge is to learn the rules of the game

Note that there is a Kids Zone Pledge? for parents as well.

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