ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA

 CYO BASKETBALL  

FAIR PLAY AGREEMENT
                       

For the Players and the Coaches

For the Parents/Guardians and Spectators

*Always play by the rules.

 

*Remember that young athletes should always
play for their fun.

 

*Never Argue with an official.
When a call is disputed, I will let the coach handle it.

 

*Teach my young athlete that honest effort is just as important as winning.

*Remember that I am playing because I enjoy the sport. 
Winning is fun, but so are many other aspects of the sport.

 

*Provide plenty of encouragement to my young athlete because that’s the best way to help him/her learn.

*I should never berate my opponent by trash talking,
taunting, or showboating.

 

*Encourage all sportsmanlike behavior.

*Work at achieving my personal best and not get discouraged
if it is not the best. 

 

*Applaud the volunteer effort of coaches and officials.

*Show appreciation for good players and good plays,
even by opponents.

*Remember that young athletes will only remember what we teach them.  Fair play and good sportsmanship begin at home.

 

*Control my temper and not show-off.

 

 

*Play fair at all times.