Parent Code of Conduct

Please remember that your responsibility as a parent with the Glen Shields Soccer Club's youth program, requires you to abide by the following rules:

1. To ensure that your child has adult supervision (excluding coach) at all games and practices. It is not the coach's responsibility to supervise your child.

2. To respect the decision of the referee. They will make mistakes but they are doing their best. Please refrain from shouting at them if you disagree with their calls. The referee has the last word on all calls. If you need to complain, do so via e-mail.

3. To support your child's coach, please control your emotions at the games and do not criticize the coach, assistant coach, Convenor or opponents. Please communicate with everyone in a positive manner.

4. To refrain from coaching your child from the sidelines. Instead be a "cheerleader" for your child and the other players on the team and respect the difference between the roles of the coach and the parent.

5. To ensure your child is ready for games and practices. As a rule, arrive at least 15 minutes before the game and ensure your player is dressed in his/her uniform.

6. Ensure your child is well hydrated with water and well protected from sunburn with the appropriate SPF level of sunscreen on very hot days.

7. To support the Club's "team balancing" philosophy. Please accept the decision of Convenors and the Club when a player is reassigned to another team for balancing purposes. Every attempt will be made to balance teams as early in the season as possible – usually prior to Photo Week.

Any parents/guardians/guests who do not follow the Club's Code of Conduct may be asked to leave the field and may receive a warning letter. If a parent should break the Code of Conduct a second time, said parent may be asked to leave the Club for the remainder of the season.