1. Do not force your children to participate in sports, but support their desires to play their chosen
sport.
2. Children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment. Make it fun.
3. Encourage your child to play by
the rules. Remember children learn best by example, so
applaud the good plays of both teams.
4. Do not embarrass your child by yelling at players, coaches, or officials. By showing a positive
attitude toward the game and all of its participants, your child will benefit.
5. Emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit your young athlete.
Deemphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
6. Know and study the rules of the game, and support the officials on and off the ice. This
approach will help in the development and support of the game. Any criticism of the officials only
hurts the game.
7. Applaud a good effort in victory and in defeat, and reinforce the positive points of the game.
Never yell or physically abuse your child after a game or practice, it is destructive. Work toward
removing the physical and verbal abuse in youth sport.
8. Recognize the importance of volunteer coaches. They are very important to the development of
your child and the sport. Communicate with them and support them.
9. If you enjoy the game, learn all you can about the game, and volunteer!
