IYAA Parental Code of Conduct
 

1. I will enjoy my child's opportunity to experience the benefits of athletics.
    

2. I will trust in my child's ability to have fun as well as to perform and achieve excellence on his or her own.
    

3. I will help my child to learn the right lessons from winning and losing and from individual accomplishments and   mistakes.
     

4. I will respect my child's teammates and fellow parents as well as the players, parents and coaches from opposing teams.   

5. I will give only encouragement and applaud only positive accomplishments whether for my child, his or her teammates, their opponents or the officials.
    

6. I will respect my child's coach and support his/her efforts.
    

7. I will not instruct from the sidelines unless asked to by the coach.
    

8. I will insure that my child will attend all games or competitions and practices when possible and, when not possible.
    

9. I agree to inform the coach in advance.
    

10. I will respect all facilities made available so my child can participate in meets and practice track and field.
     

11. I will respect the officials and their authority during games.
     

12. I will never demonstrate threatening or abusive behavior or use foul language.
     

13. I will be responsible to report to IYAA any perceived misconduct by coach, player, parent, or official so it can be dealt with in the appropriate manner.
     

14. I will not use tobacco products (i.e. smoking, chewing tobacco) at the Charlie Bowen complexor during IYAA functions.
     

15. I will not consume alcoholic beverages at the Charlie Bowen complex or during IYAA functions.