Parents
Parental Code of Conduct
CNP Soccer Association seeks to instill positive character-building traits in our communities’ youth through the demonstration of good sportsmanship, respect for others, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship. We ask that parents and their guests attending CNP sponsored events help us by reflecting these character traits at games.
When attending CNP sponsored events, I therefore agree:
- I will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
- I will ensure that my child attends practices and participates with a positive attitude.
- I will maintain open communication with my child’s coach and do my best to inform him/her of schedule conflicts or illnesses that may keep my child from a game or practice. Players who are repeatedly not at practice should not have the expectation to take the field during weekend games without prior communication with your child’s coach.
- I will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing, taunting or using profane language or gestures, etc.
- I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes.
- I will teach my child to play by the spirit of the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
- I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, sex, or ability.
- I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.
- I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches or referees at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
- I will never approach an official before, during or after for ANY reason.
- I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.
- I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:
- Verbal warning by official, head coach, and/or member of league organization
- Written warning
- Parental game suspension with written documentation of incident
- Parental season suspension
Any issues with officials, coaches or players should be directed to the President or the Referee Assignor. They can be reached at [email protected].
Concussion Awareness
Rules of the Game
- Parent Pocket Guide – Rules of Game
- FIFA Laws of the Game
- US Soccer 2017 Player Development Initiative
Medical Release Form
Birth Certificates
- Birth Certificates are required for ALL players. They can be uploaded during the registration process.