PARENTS

I will not force my child to participate in hockey.

I will remember that my child plays hockey for his or her enjoyment, not for mine.

I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

I will teach my child that doing one's best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game.

I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard.

I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a game.

I will remember that children learn best by example. 

I will applaud good plays and performances by both my child's team and its opponents.

I will never question the officials' judgment or honesty in public.

I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's hockey games.

I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches who give their time to coach hockey for my child.