________ I will remember that children participate
to have fun, and that the game is for and about kids, not adults.
________ I will be a positive role model for
my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy
to players, coaches, umpires, and spectators.
________ I will teach my child to play by the
rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility
or violence.
________ I will respect the officials and
their authority and will not confront them at the game.
________ I will never ridicule or yell at my
child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a
competition.
________ I will not engage in unsportsmanlike
conduct such as booing, taunting, cursing, threats, or physical
assaults.
________ I will refrain from any unauthorized
coaching of my child or other players during games.
________ I will teach my child that doing one's
best is more important than winning.
I understand and accept the league policy that if
I violate the pledge I may be asked to leave the game. I also
understand that continued violations of the pledge will result
in my being banned from further attendance at games for the remainder
of the season.
Please put your initials next to each item of the pledge and
sign your name below.
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Father/Guardian Signature Date
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Mother/Guardian Signature
Date
Darrell J. Burnett, Ph.D.
30101 Town Center Drive, Suite 202 D
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
949-249-2882
email: djburnet@pacbell.net
website: www.djburnett.com