PLAYERS

• I will play ball hockey because I want to, not just because my parents, my friends, others or coaches want me to.

• I will play by the rules of the League and in the spirit of the game.

• I will control my temper - fighting or "mouthing off" can spoil the activity for everybody.

• I will respect my opponents.

• I will do my best to be a true team player. I will support my teammates, attend all possible games and arrive on time.

• I will remember that winning isn't everything - that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best are also important.

• I will acknowledge all good plays/performances - those of my team and those of my opponents.

• I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and show them respect.

SPECTATORS

• I will remember that participants play ball hockey for their enjoyment. They are not playing to entertain me.

• I will not have unrealistic expectations. I will remember that players are not professionals and cannot be judged by professional standards.

• I will respect the official's decisions and I will encourage the participants to do the same.

• I will never ridicule a player for making a mistake. I will give positive comments that motivate and encourage continued effort.

• I will condemn the use of violence in any form and will express my disapproval in an appropriate manner to coaches and league officials.

• I will show respect for my team's opponents, because, without them, there would be no game.

• I will not use bad language, nor will I harass players, coaches, officials, or other spectators.

PARENTS

• I will not force my child to participate in ball hockey and remember that my child plays ball hockey for his or her own enjoyment, not mine.

• I will remember that the League is a community-based league operated for the benefit of the children of

• our community. I will respect the democratic processes of the League.

• I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

• I will teach my child that doing one's best is as important as winning so that my child will never feel defeated by the

• outcome of a game.

• I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a game.

• I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good plays/ performances by both my child's team

• and their opponents.

• I will never question the official's judgement or honesty in public.

• I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's ball hockey games.

COACHES AND ALL-LEAGUE OFFICIALS

• I will be reasonable in scheduling games and practices, remembering that players and parents have other interests and obligations.

• I will teach my players to play fairly and respect the rules, officials, and opponents.

• I will ensure that all players get equal instructions, support, and playing time.

• I will not ridicule or yell at players for performing poorly. I will remember that players play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves.

• I will make sure that the players' equipment and the League facilities are safe and match the player's ages and abilities.

• I will remember that participants need a coach they can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example.

• I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills.

• I will work in cooperation with the league officials for the benefit of the League and the game.