Parent and Spectator Code of Conduct

The Vashon Island Soccer Club proudly partners with the Positive Coaching Alliance and other local youth sports organizations to promote a character-building approach to sports on Vashon Island. We ask parents to join us in fostering a positive youth sports culture, where children can have fun while developing lifelong skills and strong character traits. Here’s how you can help:

• Make a commitment to Honor the Game in action and language no matter what others may do.

• Treat the players of the team, volunteer coaches, opponents, officials and other parents with respect and demonstrate good sportsmanship. 

• Only the coaches are to give instructions and feedback to players during the game. Parents and spectators don’t give instructions to players, because it confuses and distracts them. When players make their own decisions on the field they learn, develop confidence, and improve more quickly. 

• Be their cheerleader after plays. Cheer good plays by both teams; e.g. “Good job”, “Good try”, “Nice hustle”.

• If an official makes a "bad" call against your team: Honor the Game—Be Silent.

• If another parent on your team yells at an official: Gently remind them to Honor the Game.

• To help your child and their teammates learn from a game, ask them what they thought about the game and then LISTEN. Telling them what they did wrong or need to improve on will lower their confidence and interest in soccer.   

• Tell your child that you are proud of them and that you love watching the team play whether the team won or lost.

We are a recreational soccer club and our priority is to have fun while fostering a positive youth sports culture. Enjoy the game of soccer!