Newtown Recreation

As a Chapter of the NYSCA (National Youth Sports Coaches Association), our Parents are required to follow the Parent's Code of Ethics Pledge.

Parent's Code of Ethics Pledge 

I HEREBY PLEDGE TO PROVIDE POSITIVE SUPPORT, CARE, AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR MY CHILD PARTICIPATING IN YOUTH SPORTS BY FOLLOWING THIS PARENTS’ CODE OF ETHICS: 

I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice or other youth sports event. 

I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win. 

I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment 

I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches’ Code of Ethics. 

I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all. 

I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events. 

I will remember that the game is for youth – not adults. 

I will do my best to make youth sports fun for my child. 

I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability. 

I will help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation. 

I will read the National Standards For Youth Sports and do what I can to help all youth sports organizations implement and enforce them.