Parents are an important part of a player's soccer development and of a team's success. Parents are an integral part of the Palatine Celtic Soccer Club community. As such, parents' behavior on the sideline and support of their child is of the utmost importance. Towards that end, this contract outlines what is expected of parents in order to create a positive environment for all players. By allowing your player to accept a spot on a Palatine Celtic SC roster, you are accepting the parent/guardian code of conduct.As a Celtic SC parent, I promise to adhere to the following:

• Follow the Golden Rule.  Treat others how you want to be treated.  Set a good example by showing respect, dignity, and total sportsmanship at all times. Youth soccer is for the kids.  If you feel too emotional about what is going on between the lines, please take a step back and remember that this is not a game you are playing.  Young players should be encouraged and free to learn through success and failure without any added pressure. 

• Please make sure your child(ren) are on time for training and warm-ups for games.  If you are going to be late, please make sure to contact the coach.  Also, please make sure your player is in the appropriate training and game uniform. Help your child be prepared for success! 

• Celtic SC encourages parents and others to attend games to cheer on our teams.  We however, do not want to hear booing, taunting, or screaming at officials, the other team’s parents or player during the match.  Please offer applause and encourage to both teams when you see great plays or a well played match. 

• Help us help your player be successful.  Offer words of encouragement after trainings or games.  It is important they feel they are improving and words from Mom and Dad are sometimes the best way to fill them with confidence. 

• Leave the officials alone.  They are doing their best just like the players and sometimes they make mistakes. Please keep your comments to the officials to zero during games. 

• Winning and losing are part of the development process.  We all want to win every time we play.  Unfortunately, this will not always happen.  How we react to losing builds character and resilience that winning misses.  Accept that young players will make mistakes that may lead to a loss because they are learning. 

• Please use the 24 hour rule.  Refrain from conversing with a coach about an issue for 24 hours after games.  This will give both parties an opportunity to cool off and speak appropriately. 

• Let the coach do what they do.  They have been empowered by the club to make decisions regarding playing time and tactics with the entire team in mind.  Players may play in different positions for a variety of reasons that only the coach may be privy to.  We trust he/she is making the best decisions possible for the entire team.  If you have questions, please set up an opportunity to speak with them.   



• Please follow all club and team rules during games, tournaments, and out-of-town tournaments.  Some rules may be set during these times and both players and parents need to be aware of these rules.