Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct

As the parent/guardian of the registrant, the registrant and I agree to abide by all rules of OYSA and Columbia County United, its affiliated organizations, and sponsors. Parents should read, understand and agree to this Code of Conduct prior to their children) participating in our league. Any parent guilty of improper conduct at any game or practice will be asked to leave the sports facility and may be suspended from the following game. Repeat violations may cause a multiple game suspensions, or the season forfeiture of the privilege of attending all games. The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: 1. Trustworthiness 2. Respect 3. Responsibility 4. Fairness 5. Caring 6. Good Citizenship The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these six pillars of character. I therefore agree: I will not force my child to participate in sports. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice, or other sporting event. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profound language or gestures. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or ability. I will teach my child that doing one's best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups. I will promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of the athletes ahead of nay personal desire I may have for my child to win. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never questions, discuss, or confront coaches at the game filed, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.

In addition, when registering your child, you will be asked to agreed to the following Waiver:

I, the parent/guardian of the minor registrant, agree that in consideration for the registrant being allowed to participate in Oregon Youth Soccer Association (OYSA) and Columbia County United soccer programs and activities (referred to as PROGRAMS below) we agree as follows: The registrant and I agree to release, waive, discharge and indemnify OYSA and Columbia County United, from any and all liabilities, claims, demands or causes of action that may arise, by or on behalf of the registrant, from or related to any loss, damage, permanent disability or injury, including death sustained by the registrant while they are participating in the PROGRAMS and/or while the registrant is being transported from the same, which transportation I hereby authorize. This release, waiver, discharge and indemnification clause includes any claims for injury and death based on negligence of OYSA or Columbia County United. The participant and I are fully aware of the risks connected with participation in the PROGRAMS. These risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of my child, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, event officials and monitors, and lack of hydration. I, therefore, expressly assume all of the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for maintaining the safety of my child.