Building a Positive Sports Experience for All
At Youth Sports & Fitness, we believe that sports should be fun, safe, and rewarding for every child. To create a positive experience, we ask all parents, players, and coaches to follow our sportsmanship guidelines and participation rules.

Sportsmanship Requirements
All parents and guardians must complete Sportsmanship Training before registering their child for Youth Sports. This ensures everyone understands the values of respect, teamwork, and fair play.
- Promote a Safe & Positive Sports Experience — NAYS equips parents with tools to help children enjoy the lifelong benefits of sports in a healthy, encouraging environment.
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Commit to Positive Participation — Parents are encouraged to take the NAYS Sports Parent Pledge, reinforcing supportive behavior and receiving helpful tips through a free email series.
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Stay Connected to Youth Sports Best Practices — NAYS offers free newsletters, articles, and family activities that highlight safety, wellness, and positive youth development.
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Parent Code of Conduct
As a parent or guardian, you play a big role in your child's sports experience. We ask all parents to
Encourage good sportsmanship by being positive and respectful
Support the coach and avoid coaching from the sidelines
Let kids play and have fun – with skill development, not winning, as the goal
Respect referees and officials, rather than arguing with them
Follow all game-day rules and arrival times
Review the Parent Code of Conduct
Player Expectations
All players are expected to
- Give their best effort at every practice and game
- Show respect to teammates, coaches, referees, and opponents
- Follow the rules and listen to their coaches
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship, win or lose
- Review the Player Code of Ethics