Park Ridge Soccer Club

Code of Conduct—Parent Pledge

Park Ridge Soccer Club believes that players who have the privilege of membership in our Club and on our teams should conduct themselves as responsible representatives of the Club.  Failure by family or player to exhibit good sportsmanship can result in exclusion from the program and Park Ridge Soccer Club.

I PLEDGE TO GET MY CHILD TO PRACTICE AND GAMES ON TIME. I understand it can be embarrassing for my child to be late and that I may be putting him/her at risk by not providing adequate time for warm ups. I will be on time to pick up my child from all games and practices. This shows respect for the coach, and it tells my child that he or she is my top priority.

I PLEDGE TO USE POSITIVE ENCOURAGEMENT.  I understand that less than 1% of youth sports participants receive college scholarships and that the top three reasons kids play sports are a) to have fun, b) to make new friends, and c) to learn new skills. I understand that the game is for the players, and I will keep sports in the proper perspective.

I PLEDGE TO REFRAIN FROM YELLING OUT INSTRUCTIONS TO MY CHILD. I understand that this is the coach's job and that games are chaotic times for children trying to deal with fast-paced action. I will limit my comments to encouragement for both teams.

I WILL SHOW RESPECT TO THE COACHES AND REPRESENTATIVES OF PRSC. I realize that they have a difficult job and that their actions reflect their attempts to do what is in the best interests of the individual players, the teams and the Club.  Regardless of how I feel about any coaching decision, including those related to playing positions, playing time, or other matters, under no circumstances will I mistreat or confront a coach or representative of the Club in a verbally or physically inappropriate matter.

Our success cannot be achieved unless everyone works together. The goals of PRSC are to offer players direction in discipline, leadership, teamwork, and acceptance of rules and responsibility.

I will honor the PRSC Code of Conduct and Parent Pledge in my words and actions.