GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS

• Good sportsmanship and respect is to be shown at all times to your child, your child’s coaches, teammates and their parents, opposing coaches, opponents and parents, spectators and referees. 
• Derogatory or abusive language is expressly prohibited.
• Parents are not to address the referees under any circumstances.  That is the role of the speaking captains on the field and the coaches.   Parents are also prohibited from addressing the referee away from the game.  Questions about calls and game situations shall be directed to the coaches; coaches may, at their discretion, seek clarification from the referee.
• Parents, regardless of any playing or coaching experience, are not to coach the team from the sideline under any circumstances.  Involvement as a parent/fan must be limited to positive statements that encourage fair play and sportsmanship without providing specific instructions to players during the play of the game.
• Parents can discuss any problems and questions pertaining to their child with that child’s coach.  However, players should be encouraged to ask their coaches any questions they have and not filter them through their parents.
• Parents cannot discuss another child with the coach; such questions must be directed to that child’s parent or legal guardian.
• Parents and spectators must follow the instructions of the coach and/or referee during a game – including leaving the area if their behavior or actions so warrant it.

While some of the rules laid out above may seem obvious, these are the guidelines that we operate under as a club.  It is my sincere hope that no FC CHESCO parent or spectator will ever have to be prohibited from watching his or her child play; however, we will take such action if necessary.

Please review these Guidelines with your spouse and your child.