Athlete Participation Contract
I, ________(Athlete Name Here) , hereby pledge to honor and support
______Team Name Here______________ by adhering to the teams Athlete Participation Contract as
stated below.
- I will be respectful by using appropriate language in appropriate tones when interacting with
other athletes, coaches, officials, parents, and spectators. I will not taunt, use obscene gestures, or
engage in boastful celebrations that demean fellow athletes.
- I will treat everyone fairly regardless of gender, ethnic origins, race, religion, or sexual
orientation.
- I will treat all athletes, coaches, officials, parents, and spectators with dignity and respect.
- I will not provide, use, of condone the use of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages.
- I will not provide, use, or condone, the use of performance-enhancing drugs or mind-altering
recreational drugs.
- I will arrive on time for all practices, meetings, and contests, with only emergencies and illnesses
being acceptable reasons for tardiness or absence.
- I will play by the rules of the sport, demonstrating and encouraging good sportsmanship both in
victory and defeat.
- I will be honest, I will not lie, cheat or steal
- I will be respectful by not fighting or damaging the property of others.
- I will do my best to play safely so as not to injure myself or anyone else.
- I will respect my teammates by not bullying them or engaging in hazing activities.
- I will respect the dignity of others by not sexually harassing or molesting them.
- I will encourage and assist my teammates in becoming better athletes and human beings.
I have read and understand the above statements and agree to conduct myself in a manner consistent with
each.
Signature of athlete __________________________________ Date ___________________
Signature of parent __________________________________ Date ___________________