SDKC Parent Code of Ethics and Release Form
Parent Code of Ethics
I herby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following this code of ethics.
*I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sports events.
*I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win.
*I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
*I will provide support for coaches and officials working with my child to provide an enjoyable experience for all.
*I will demand a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free sports environment for my child. I agree to smoke only in designated areas of the park.
*I will remember that the game is for the children and not the adults.
* I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
* I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.
*I will promise to help my child enjoy the sports experience within my personal constraint by assisting with coaching, being a respectful fan, providing transportation, or whatever I am capable of doing.
Consent and Release
*I understand that my child/dependent will be engaged in strenuous activity and for this reason certify that he/she is in good health and able to participate in all activities.
*I further acknowledge that some sports include either intentional or incidental contact and that injury even with proper protective gear and proper coaching techniques is possible.
*I agree that the participant and I will abide by the rules and by-laws of SDKC.
*I am aware of the risks and hazards incidental to such participation and assume all risks associated with such participation and do herby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the parents, local leagues, Board of Directors, coaches, Soddy Daisy Kids Club, organizers, sponsors, supervisors, league officers, commissioners, and all participants from all claims arising out of injury.
*As the parent or legal guardian, in the event of injury, I herby give consent for medical treatment. This care may be given under whatever conditions are necessary to preserve the life or well being of my child/dependent.
Name of child__________________________________________
Parent or Guardian signature______________________________
Parent or Guardian printed name___________________________
