As a Parent, Spectator or Coach:

1. I will enjoy my child’s opportunity to experience the benefits of softball.
    
   1. I will trust in my child’s ability to have fun as well as to perform and achieve excellence on her own.
       
   2. I will help my child to learn the right lessons from winning and losing and from individual accomplishments and mistakes.
       
   3. I will respect my child’s teammates and fellow parents as well as the player, parent and coaches of the opposing teams.
       
   4. I will give only encouragement and applaud only positive accomplishments whether for my child, her teammates, their opponents or the umpires.
       
2. I will respect my child’s coach and support his/her efforts.
    
   1. I will not instruct from the sidelines unless asked to by the coach.
       
   2. I will insure that my child will attend all games and practices and, when not possible, I agree to inform the coach in advance.
       
   3. I will respect all facilities made available so my child can play games and practice softball.
       
   4. I will respect any equipment or uniform that may be loaned to my child so that she can participate.
       
3. I will respect the umpires and their authority at all times.
    
4. I will never demonstrate threatening or abusive behavior and/or use foul language.
    
5. I will follow all policies/procedures of the HAMILTON GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION while at the facility.