Taber and District Soccer Association

Fair Play for Parents and Spectators

Fair Play Code
For Parents/Spectators

  1. I will not unreasonably force my child to participate in sports.
  2. I will remember that my child plays sport for his or her enjoyment, not for mine.
  3. I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
  4. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game/event.
  5. I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard.
  6. I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
  7. I will remember that soccer is a team sport and recognize that absences affect not just my child but also a whole team.  I will try to minimize absences and encourage my child to be a team player.
  8. I will remember that children learn best by example.  I will applaud good plays/performances by both my child’s team and their opponents.
  9. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s sporting activities.
  10. I will be responsible for the actions of anyone I invite to come and spectate games with.
  11. I will refrain from using abusive or foul language toward any player, coach, official, or other Spector.
  12. I will never question the officials’ judgment or honesty in public.  I recognize that a referee has the right to refuse to continue refereeing a game if spectators are disruptive.
  13. I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches who give their time to provide sport activities for my child.  I will recognize and support their authority during games and practices.

 
Failure to comply with any of the above could result in disciplinary action.