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Codes of Honor 

COACH'S CODE

  • Soccer is a game for happiness.
  • The laws of soccer should be regarded as mutual agreement, the spirit of letter of which no one should try to evade or break.
  • Visiting teams and spectators are honored guest.
  • No advantages except those of superior skill should be sought.
  • Official decisions should be accepted without looking angry, no matter how unfair they may seem.
  • Winning is desirable, but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the game.
  • Losing can be a triumph when the team has given its best.
  • The ideal is the greatest good to the greatest number.
  • In soccer, as in life, treat others as you would have them treat you.

PLAYER'S CODE

  • Play the game for the game's sake.
  • Be generous when you win.
  • Be graceful when you lose.
  • Be fair always, no matter what the cost.
  • Obey the laws of the game.
  • Work for the good of you team.
  • Accept the decisions of the officials with good grace.
  • Believe in the honesty of your opponents.
  • Conduct yourself with honor and dignity.

PARENT'S CODE

  • Parents should remember:
  • Children have more need of example than criticism.
  • Make athletic participation for your child and others a positive experience.
  • Attempt to relieve the pressure of competition, not increase it. A Child is easily affected by outside influences.
  • Be kind to your child's coach and to officials. They are volunteers giving of personal time and money to provide a recreational activity for you child.
  • The opponents are necessary friends. Without them, you child could not participate. Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team.
  • Between the exuberance of the winner and the disappointment of the loser we find a person called a referee. All of them follow the same creed to watch every move of every player and to call the game to the best of his/her ability. Do not openly question his/her judgement and never the honesty. He/she is a symbol of fair play, integrity and sportsmanship.
  • Accept the results of each game. Encourage your child to: Be gracious in victory, and Turn defeat to victory by working toward improvements.