DHYS believes that children deserve to have fun in a safe and caring environment. No guns are allowed at Medlock Park or any DHYS-sponsored activity.

Please pledge to do everything you can to make this possible for all the children in our program.

Players

• As a player I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches.
• I will treat my managers and coaches with respect, and I will expect to be treated accordingly.
• I will encourage good sportsmanship from my teammates, managers, coaches, parents and officials at every practice and game.
• I will attend all practices and games that I can and notify my manager if I cannot.
• I will expect to receive at a minimum playing time as outlined in the DHYS Local Rules.
• I will remember that the main goal is to learn and have fun and will let my parents, managers, and coaches know if it stops being fun.
• I expect to play in an alcohol, tobacco and drug free environment and expect adults to comply.

Parents
As a parent I will provide positive support and encouragement for my child.

• I will place the physical and emotional well-being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win.
• I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
• I will provide support for managers, coaches and officials working with my child to provide a fun experience for all.
• I will demand a drug & alcohol-free environment for my child, and I will not use or allow use of such substances at any game or practice.
• I will remember that not all children are gifted with the same athletic ability but all benefit from encouragement and practice.
• I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
• I will ask my child to treat other players, managers, coaches, fans and officials with respect.
• I will make sure that my child arrives at practice and games on time.

Managers & Coaches
As a manager/coach I will provide positive support and encouragement for all players.

• I will plan for all practices and games.
• I will welcome other managers, coaches, parents, and players.
• I will listen to players and discuss player progress with parents.
• I will be courteous to umpires.
• I will know emergency procedures and put players safety first.
• I will know and understand the rules for the age group in which I manage/coach.
• I will not use profanity or threatening behavior when coaching.
• I will support the rules and regulations of Druid Hills Youth Sports Association and the DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Department.