Suffolk County PAL Parents Ethics Pledge
Twice in recent years, the Deer Park Falcon organization has been the proud recipient of the Suffolk County PAL Sportsmanship award. We hope you enjoy your child's participation in football and remind you to please adhere to the guidelines of the Parents Ethics Pledge put forth by the PAL.
The Suffolk County Police Athletic League has adopted a zero tolerance policy for violence. this includes physical acts of violence, threats of violence or threatening behavior. A violation committed by any participant (player, coach, referee), parent, or fan, will result in immediate expulsion from the league and a fine to the organization from which he or she belongs. The following will bring to your attention the type of behavior we hope and expect from our parents.
1. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game or practice.
2. I will emphasize skill, development and practices, and how they benefit my child, over winning.
3. I will refrain from coaching my child or others during games and practices unless I am on official coach.
4. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or others.
5. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.
6. I will support my organization, our coaches and officials working with my child, to encourage a positive and very enjoyable experience for everyone.
7. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all Suffolk County PAL sporting events.
8. I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, officials and fans with respect regardless of race, sex, creed , or ability.
9. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will not question, discuss or confront coaches at the game field. I will speak with coaches at an agreed time and place.
10. I will not engage in any unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent, such as booing and taunting, refusing to shake hands, or using profane language or gestures.
11. I will help my child enjoy this football experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, becoming an assistant coach, providing transportation, anything that is positive.
12. Let the coaches coach, let the officials officiate and above anything else let the children play.
13. I will be responsible for the conduct of all guests that I bring to my child's game.
14. I will remember that this great game of football is just a game. Let my child dream his own dreams, let my child PLAY and have fun.
Thank you for your cooperation and have a great season.
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