Parent and Participant Standards

Participant Parent Guardian First & Last Name

I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for children participating in youth sports by following Standards:• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and officials at every game, practice or other youth sports events• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of children ahead of my personal desire to win.• I will insist that children play in a safe and healthy environment.• I will require that coaches be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach upholds a Volunteers Standards.• I will support coaches and officials working with children in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all involved.• I will demand a sports environment for all participants that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their uses at all youth sports events.• I will remember that the game is for the youth.• I will do my best to make youth sports fun for my child and others.• I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability• I fully support a policy of “ZERO TOLERANCE” to violence, abusive language and such matters detrimental to all players, participants and patrons.• I will not approach the scores table for any reason. If I have an issue I will contact the league coordinator. The parent/guardian signing is responsible for the actions of anyone who attends a game or practice on behalf of the mentioned player below.

Child Participant First & Last Name

The following Standards applies to all players involved in Unlocked Potential programs Failure to abide by the standards will result in a breach of the Participant Standards.• I will respect myself, staff, coaches, equipment and others when competing in the Unlocked Potential Programs. • I will exhibit good sportsmanship when competing regardless of the outcome of the competition. • I will agree to let my coach resolve ALL differences with officials and/or referees.• I agree to dress properly. When playing in league games I must wear my basketball jersey to be able to participate in games and have my jersey tucked in. • I agree to model appropriate behavior and to be a role model for my teammates as well as for my opponents.• I agree to resolve all disagreements in a non-violent manner.• I agree to line up at the conclusion of each competition and greet my opponent regardless of the outcome of the game. • I will not approach the scores table for any reason. If I have an issue I will contact the league coordinator.By signing below, I acknowledge that the Participant Standards has been explained to me by my parent(s) and I agree to abide by these Standards without exception. Furthermore, I agree to represent myself, my team/program and Unlocked Potential programs to the best of my ability. (copy)