The Parent's Code: Do not force an unwilling child to participate in sports.

Remember children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment, not yours.

Teach your children to always play by the rules.

Teach your children that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than a victory.

Help your child work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. Your child will then be a winner even in defeat.

Do not ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or for losing a game. Set a good example. Children learn best by example.

Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team.

Do not publicly question the Referees' judgment and never their honesty.

Recognize the value and importance of volunteer coaches, referees and officials and give them their due respect. There would be no AYSO soccer without them.

Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from all youth sporting activities.