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In order for a program to be truly successful, it takes the cooperation of everyone involved: players, coaches, officials, league administrators, and especially parents. Parents have the following responsibilities and expectations when participating in ELBC programs:

• Parents have a responsibility to their children: To make sure that your child gets the most out of his or her playing experience, parents should show their unwavering support, including positive reinforcement of your child's performance and effort. This is absolutely essential, especially at an early age, to ensure their healthy development. Parents should also be positive role models, including, but not limited to, showing proper sportsmanship at all times and refraining from negativity of any kind.
• Parents have a responsibility to the coaches: Coaches volunteer their personal time to spend it with your child. They need you to be supportive of their decisions and not undermine their efforts. If you wish to address an issue with a coach, do so in a respectful manner. Make certain it is done at the right time and place and not in front of the children. Parents are expected to be respectful of the coaches and staff's time by being punctual for game and practice start and end times. It is highly recommended for parents to stay and support their children and assist the coach if requested.
• Parents have a responsibility for safety and security: In order to maintain the safety and security of all ELBC participants, it is essential for parents to report abusive behavior or dangerous situations that need to be addressed to the club administration. This is the only way that these programs can achieve their intended goals.
• Parents have a responsibility to other parents: Personal gain should not be derived from your child's performance. Competition and taunting between parents is never acceptable, and no parent should ever feel embarrassed or disappointed by their team or child's performance. Good plays should always be cheered, and disappointments should always be consoled, no matter whose team it affects.
• Parents have a responsibility to themselves: It is your responsibility to enjoy watching your child and other children participate and learn. The joy and pride associated with watching children participate in sports should be experienced to the fullest, because a lifetime of memories is being created before your very eyes.