Parent Code of Conduct

Sports offer children the opportunity to learn sportsmanship, teamwork, fair play, perseverance,
self-confidence, and determination. Sports help players understand the importance of effort, skill
improvement, life lessons, and to develop the courage to learn from and overcome mistakes.
Inappropriate behavior by parents, coaches, and players can create a hostile youth soccer
atmosphere. It has been shown that a Code of Conduct plays a crucial role in promoting a more
positive and fun playing environment.
This Code of Conduct highlights the following:
● Healthy competition is instructive. However, an excessive “win-at-all-costs” mentality can be
detrimental to children.
● The winning team is not always the team with the most goals.
● Our referees and coaches are all volunteers generously donating their time.
○ Recognize that they are all volunteers doing the best they can to ensure that the game
is played fairly and safely, and that the children are having a good time.
● The expertise and experience levels of our volunteers vary:
○ Some of our referees are teenagers engaging in community service while acquiring
valuable skills.
○ Some of our coaches are brand new to the sport but have graciously stepped up to
assist – we provide them with training, but your patience is appreciated as they gain
knowledge and experience.
○ Many of our board members, like age group coordinators, are also newcomers. They
will greatly benefit from your cooperation as they navigate overseeing an age group.
Prior to the beginning of the season, it is mandatory for parents and coaches to carefully read and
sign this document. We will also require players in our 14U and above age groups to do the same.
Unfortunately, parental and coaching misbehavior and player dissent can be a problem in youth
sports. If you do not comply with this code or any other AYSO governing document, it may affect
parents' ability to attend games. Do not allow your actions to affect someone's ability to participate in
our program. Players' dissent can lead to being suspended and/or removed from their team.
Thank you for taking the time to make youth soccer in West Oahu an encouraging and safe space for
our keiki to enjoy the beautiful sport of soccer!

Parents/Guardians: ALL PARENTS
● Respect for All: I will treat all players, coaches, referees, and parents with respect, courtesy,
and kindness.
● Positive Support: I will provide positive encouragement to my child and their teammates,
emphasizing effort, improvement, and enjoyment of the game over winning at all costs.
● Coach and Referee Respect: I will respect the authority and decisions of the coaches and
referees, understanding that they are committed to the safety and development of the players.
● Conflict Resolution: If I have concerns or disagreements, I will address them through
appropriate channels, such as discussing them with the coach privately or contacting the age
group coordinator or region commissioner.
● Sideline Behavior:
○ I will maintain a positive and sportsmanlike demeanor while watching games, refraining
from negative comments, gestures, or behavior that can undermine the players'
experience.
○ I will stand clear of the sideline so I will not endanger the safety of the players or the
sideline referee.
○ I will stay on my team's side of the field at all times before, during and after the games.
Only coaches, players and referees are allowed on the field.
● Fair Play and Sportsmanship: I will encourage my child to play with integrity, adhering to the
rules of the game, and displaying good sportsmanship at all times.
● Communication: I will maintain open and constructive communication with my child about
their soccer experience, emphasizing enjoyment, self-improvement, and teamwork. I will not
use profanity at any time.
● Kids Zone Parents Pledge: I will abide by the Kids Zone Parents Pledge set out below.