Rules / Regulations / Guidelines are important to all organized and well managed programs.

KEEPING THE FUN IN YOUTH SPORTS
Jake was crying by the time the football game ended. It wasn't because his team had lost. It wasn't because he was unhappy about his own playing. It wasn't even because of anything the other team had said or done. Jake's tears came after his dad yelled at him -- in front of all his teammates -- for missing the key play that could have saved the game. Jake is just 8 years old.

If your child has ever participated in a sport, you've undoubtedly met people like Jake's dad, parents who behave inappropriately and upset their kids. These parents get so wrapped up in winning and losing or how well their own kids perform that they lose sight of what's really important. They forget that one of the most important goals of kids' sports is to promote a sense of good sportsmanship.

Following are some tips on how to help your child reap the benefits of youth sports by focusing on learning sportsmanship, developing self-confidence, and having fun.

OTHER SPORTSMANSHIP TIPS:
Applaud good plays no matter who makes them.

Set a good example with your courteous behavior toward the parents of kids on the other team. Congratulate them when their kids win.

Keep your perspective. It's just a game. Even if the team loses every game of the season, it's unlikely to ruin your child's life or chances of success.

Why Are We Here? Sports do not build character they reveal it. To rewrite a well known quote, Ask not what sports can do for you, but what sports can do for your kid.

Below are some useful files in PDF format for your review:

CLICK & READ - KEEPING IT FUN

CLICK & READ - KEEPING YOUR PLAYER HEALTHY, HAPPY & SMART

CLICK & READ - PLAYERS' RULES AND GUIDELINES

CLICK & READ - PLAYERS DISCIPLINE POLICY

CLICK & READ - DHYFA PARENTS' GUIDELINES

CLICK & READ - TEAM INFORMATION

JFA 2011 RULE BOOK

JFA CERRTIFICATON WEIGHT CHART

JFA GAME DAY WEIGHT CHART