Athletic Mission Statement and Goals

Program Objectives

Game and Practice Times

Playing Time

Middle and Upper School Sports

Choosing a Sport/Special Considerations

Codes of Ethics for Parents, Players and Coaches

Athletics Directory

Code of Ethics for Parents & Other Spectators

• Respect the playing of the game, and appreciate and enjoy the efforts of the participants.
• Recognize the officials as persons of integrity and qualification, and respect their decisions accordingly.
• Refrain from creating disturbances that would be detrimental to the flow of the game and/or the safety of the participants involved.
• Respect for all players, coaches and officials, regardless of team loyalty, is essential for raising the standards of good sportsmanship.
• Be a positive supporter and model by encouraging the positive aspects of the play. Refrain from sideline coaching.
• Maintain a distance from players and coaches during games and contests. (Team benches are for the use of team members only.)
• Refrain from providing food or drink to players during games and contests. When providing post-game refreshments, please assist with clean-up.
• The use of name calling, sexual harassment or badgering is prohibited.
• Any concern resulting from the participation of the players, coaches or officials should be addressed at a time other than immediately at the conclusion of the game or event. The athletic department administrators and your child’s coach will always try to be receptive to your input.

Code of Ethics for Players

• Value one’s personal integrity.
• Strive for excellence.
• Willingly abide by the spirit of the rules as well as the letter of the rules throughout all games and practices.
• Treat all players, officials and coaches with respect and courtesy.
• Graciously accept constructive criticism.
• Exhibit dignity in manner and dress when representing Penn Charter both on and off the court or playing field.
• Recognize and value the contribution of each team member.
• Keep the importance of winning in perspective with regard to other objectives.
• Emphasize responsibility to the team over oneself.

Code of Ethics for Coaches

• Be a positive role model as a coach. Have pride in being a good example as a coach in appearance, conduct, language and sportsmanship, and teach the players the importance of these standards.
• Respect each player as an individual with unique needs, experience and characteristics, and develop this understanding and respect among players.
• Demonstrate and instill in players a respect for and courtesy toward opposing players, coaches and officials.
• Exhibit and develop in one’s players the ability to accept defeat or victory gracefully without undue emotion.
• Teach players to play within the spirit of the game and the letter of the rules.
• Emphasize the ideals of sportsmanship and fair play in all competitive situations.