Fair Play Policy...

Leduc Ringette supports a concept of Zero Tolerance.

"Membership and participation in the LRA is a privilege and not a right."

ALL Members and Players shall respect ALL Members, Players, Parents, Officials, Fans, Team Personnel, and Volunteers whether at home or away.

For the participants and spectators of ringette or any other sport, the following guidelines will help make you or your child's experience with sports a good one. Please help the coaches and officials create a positive atmosphere of competition for you or your child by reading and adhering to these simple guidelines.

Fair Play Code for Athletes
* I will participate because I want to, not just because my parents or coaches want me to.
* I will play by the rules, and in the spirit of the game.
* I will control my temper as I understand that fighting and "mouthing off" can spoil the activity for everybody.
* I will respect my opponents.
* I will do my best to be a true team player.
* I will remember that winning isn't everything - that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best are also important.
* I will acknowledge all good plays/performances-those of my team and of my opponents.
* I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and show them respect.

Fair Play Code For Coaches
* I will be reasonable when scheduling games and practices, remembering that young athletes have other interests and obligations.
* I will teach my athletes to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials and their opponents.
* I will ensure that all athletes get equal instruction, support and playing time.
* I will not ridicule or yell at my athletes for making mistakes or performing poorly. I will remember that children play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves.
*I will make sure equipment and facilities are safe and match the athletes ages and abilities.
* I will remember that children need a coach they can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example.
* I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills.

Fair Play Code for Parents
* I will not force my child to participate in sports.
* I will remember that my child plays sports 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/event.
* 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 competition.
* I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good plays/performances by both my child's team and their opponents.
* I will never question the official's judgment or honesty in public.
* I will support all their efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's sporting activities.
* I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches who give their time to provide sport activities for my child.

Fair Play - Athlete -Coach Agreement
ATHLETE
I Agree To:
1. Always play by the rules.
2. Never argue with an official. When a call is disputed, I'll let the coach or team captain handle it.
3. Remember that I'm playing because I enjoy the sport. Winning is fun, but so are many other things about the sport.
4. Working to achieve my personal best and not to get discouraged if it's not the best.
5. Show appreciation for good plays/performances, even by opponents.
6. Control my temper and not be a show-off.
7. Play fairly at all times.

COACH
I Agree To:   
1. Remind my athletes that winning a game or trophy isn't the only measure of success.
2. Encourage my athletes and offer constructive criticism
3. Instruct my athletes to follow both the letter and the spirit of the rules.
4. Teach my athletes that officials are an important part of the game. They should be respected at all times, as should their decisions.
5. Encourage my athletes to be good sports.
6. Give every participant a chance to play and learn the skills.
7. Remember that my actions speak louder than my words.