We encourage all parents to follow the code and to have our parents set the example that our children can use as role models.

The Code: I hereby pledge to provide constructive support, care and encouragement for my child participating in the Valley Park Athletic Association youth sport programs by following the Parents' Code of Conduct:

• I promise to encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, parents, coaches and officials at every game, practice, or other related event; in order to promote a constructive and enjoyable experience for all.
• I promise to treat players, parents, coaches, fans, and officials with respect at all times; and to ask my child to do the same, keeping in mind that the umpires are usually just a few years older than my own child.
• I promise to place the emotional and physical wellbeing of my child ahead of any personal desire to win. I accept the responsibility that my words and actions have a direct influence on my child; therefore, what I say and do at my child's events will be constructive and encouraging.
• I promise to see that my child plays in a safe and healthy (physical and mental) environment.>
• I promise to remember that baseball / softball is a game and that games are played to have fun, and to do all that I can to make the experience fun for all children playing the game.
• I promise to remember that the game is for the children - not for the adults, and to show my child that I care more about them then I do about the score of a game.