Parent Code of Conduct

Thank you for supporting the Belmont Minor Soccer Association. 

Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct

As a parent/guardian of a player with Belmont Minor Soccer, I will:

• Represent with pride.
  Remember that I represent my player, the team, the league, and my community, and conduct myself accordingly.

• Promote respect and safety.
  Support all efforts to eliminate verbal and physical abuse from the game of soccer by setting a positive example. 

• Treat others with dignity.
  Treat coaches/parents/officials/players the same way I would want myself and my child to be treated. I will demonstrate respect, dignity, and sportsmanship at all times.

• Keep the game positive.
  Make soccer participation a positive experience. I will smile, encourage enjoyment, and emphasize effort and participation over results. 

• Respect coaches and officials.
  Remember that coaches are volunteers who give their time to support my child. If I have concerns, I will address them privately at an appropriate time and never in front of the team. I will respect officials and their role in the game. 

• Commit to the team.

  1. Ensure my child arrives on time for practices and games whenever possible, properly equipped with uniform, shin guards, soccer shoes, and water bottle.

  2. Notify coaches in advance if my child will miss an event.

  3. Ensure my child is prepared with proper nutrition and hydration before, during, and after games.

  4. Use sport as an opportunity to teach responsibility, encouraging my child to pack their own equipment.

• Be my child’s cheerleader.

  1. Allow the coach to coach, the referee to officiate, and my child to play.

  2. Encourage good sportsmanship through positive applause.

  3. Build confidence by highlighting positives from each game or practice.

  4. Support my child unconditionally and focus on their strengths and effort.

• Model positivity.
  Refrain from criticizing my child or any other child on the field.

• Respect the referee.

  1. Remember that referees strive to officiate fairly and to the best of their ability.

  2. I will not openly question their judgment and never their integrity.

  3. I will accept calls and move on.

• Be gracious in all outcomes.

  1. Show respect for players, coaches, referees, and opponents.

  2. Be gracious in victory and defeat, and encourage my child to do the same.

• Remember the big picture.

  1. Understand that games have winners and losers.

  2. Teach my child to handle both outcomes with grace and to value doing their best as much as winning.