Youth and High School sports are supposed to be fun – for the children. Actions by parents, fans and
coaches, whether verbal or nonverbal, can have a lasting emotional effect on children. Too many of
today’s youth are leaving sports activities because the fun is unfairly taken away by adults. The
Beyond Tennis Academy strongly believes the essential elements of character-building and ethics in
sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: Trustworthiness, Respect,
Responsibility, Effort, Caring and Good Citizenship. As a parent or guardian of a player in the
Beyond Tennis Academy, your actions reflect not only on you, but your child, his/her team and the
academy.
As a parent in the Beyond Tennis Academy, you agree to abide by and follow the rules and guidelines.
below:
- I will adhere to the Beyond Tennis Academy Zero Tolerance Policy. I will never be under the
influence of or in possession of drugs, alcohol, tobacco products or weapons of any kind at
practices, games, trips or other events. - I understand that the use of foul language towards anyone (coaches, teammates, officials,
opponents or spectators) will not be tolerated. I will not engage in any language or actions with
the intent to initiate, hurt, intimidate or humiliate any player, coach, official or spectator. I will
not tolerate these acts from any players, coaches or adults associated with Beyond Tennis Academy
These acts shall be considered harassment and will result in the immediate removal from the
practice, game or event. - I will not tolerate the intent to initiate, hurt, intimidate or humiliate any player, coach, official or
spectator. The posting of negative, demeaning or derogatory comments will not be tolerated. These
acts shall be considered harassment and may result in the immediate removal from the Academy.
Furthermore, if I see anything of concern from or about an official, a coach, player or club member, I
will
immediately contact my child’s coach. As a parent, I understand that I am accountable for the actions of
my child. I will stress to my child the importance of proper conduct and provide parental oversight to
prevent any type of bullying by my child.
- I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official,
coach, player or parent such as booing, taunting or using profane language or gestures. I will
maintain self control at games, practices and other club events. - I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by
showing respect and courtesy, and demonstrate positive support for all players, coaches,
officials and spectators at every game, practice or event. - I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of
the athletes. - I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to
hostility or violence. I will demand that my child treat all players, coaches, officials and
spectators with respect. - I will praise my child for playing hard, competing fairly.
- I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a game
or during practices. - I will support the coaches allow them to do their job by not coaching my child or other players
during games and practices. I will not openly question or confront coaches before, during or
after games or practices. I will take the time to speak with coaches about any concerns calmly,
privately and at an agreed upon time and place. - I will not force my child to participate in tennis.
- I will promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of the athletes ahead of any personal
desire I have for my child or his/her team to win. - I will inform the coach of any physical disability, illness or injury that may affect the safety of my
child or the safety of others. - I realize that if I violate this Code of Conduct I may be subject to disciplinary action that could
include
one or more, but not limited to the following:
-Verbal warning by Head Coach
-Written Warning
-Parental practice/game suspension with written documentation of incident
-Parental Season suspension
-Parental Suspension from all future lessons, games or events
By signing below, the Parent/Guardian agrees to abide by and be subject to this Code of Conduct.
Parent/Guardian Name (printed):____________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:______________________________________________
Date:______________