El Dorado Public Schools has a code of expectations for all coaches, parents/guardians, athletes, staff, and community members participating in all athletic/activity experiences. Your PART in adhering to the following obligations as a parent/guardian/guest at athletic events and as a member of our community is appreciated and necessary to promote PRIDE for every person participating.

As a student athlete/participant, my #PartOfThePride includes:

• Making athletics and activities a positive experience for everyone involved (participants, coaches, officials, and spectators)

• Learning and adhering to the policies of the school district, school, and program

• Doing my best to understand and appreciate the rules of the contest

• Communicating with my teammates, coaches, fans, referees, and administrators in an appropriate manner

• Demonstrating sportsmanlike conduct towards all officials, coaches, players, parents, staff members, and community members in all environments (practice, games, concerts, social media, emails, phone calls, etc.)

• Engaging in a safe and healthy environment that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol

• Honoring the decision and authority of officials during competitions

• Respecting the property and equipment used at any sports or school facility

• Showing appreciation for good effort in both victory and defeat

As a coach/sponsor, my #PartOfThePride includes:

• Making athletics and activities a positive experience for everyone involved (participants, coaches, officials, and spectators)

• Learning and adhering to the policies of the school district, school, and program

• Teaching and appreciating the rules of the contest

• Communicating with all stakeholders (coaches, athletes, referees, parents, administrators) in an appropriate manner

• Modeling good sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy to all stakeholders

• Providing a safe and healthy environment that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol

• Honoring the decision and authority of officials before, during, and after competitions

• Respecting the property and equipment used at any sports or school facility

• Promoting appreciation for good effort in both victory and defeat

• Emphasizing the positive accomplishments and everyday growth

As a parent/guardian, my #PartOfThePride includes:

• Making athletics and activities a positive experience for everyone involved (participants, coaches, officials, and spectators)

• Learning and adhering to the policies of the school district, school, and program

• Helping my child learn that success is measured by the development of skills, not by winning, losing, or playing time

• Communicating with the coach in an appropriate way when I have a concern regarding my child, and waiting an appropriate 24 hours after competition to communicate with the coach

• Supporting sportsmanlike conduct towards all officials, coaches, players, parents, staff members, or community members in all environments (practice, games, concerts, social media, emails, phone calls, etc.)

• Reinforcing the district’s substance abuse policies by refraining from use of alcohol/other drugs before or during contests

• Teaching my child to respect the decisions of administrators, coaches, and officials by positively modeling this behavior

• Respecting the property and equipment used at any sports or school facility

• Refraining from overcoaching or ridiculing my child or other players during games

• Placing the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win

As a spectator/fan, my #PartOfThePride includes:

• Making athletics and activities a positive experience for everyone involved (participants, coaches, officials, and spectators)

• Supporting sportsmanlike conduct with all officials, coaches, players, parents, staff members, or community members in all environments (practice, games, concerts, social media, emails, phone calls, etc.)

• Whispering criticisms but shouting praises from the stands towards all participants, coaches, officials, and other spectators

• Reinforcing the district’s substance abuse policies by refraining from use of alcohol/other drugs before or during contests

• Respecting the property and equipment used at any sports or school facility

In the event an individual fails to adhere to and uphold their #PartOfThePride, the school administration and school district reserve the right to impose sanctions including disciplinary action that may include, but is not limited to, temporary and/or permanent removal from the activity and expulsion from all future events.

BOE Approved 7/10/23