Minnesota Youth Sports Policies: Understanding Regulations and Guidelines

Since 1991, MYAS has been a cornerstone of youth sports development in Minnesota. One reason our organization has been so successful is our commitment to policies that promote good sportsmanship.

Read on to learn more about how we encourage good sportsmanship in our leagues.

Players, Coaches, Parents and Officials Are Held to High Standards

Everyone’s role is different in making a youth sports league happen, but one requirement is the same for everyone: respect above all else.

We don’t just expect players to maintain a kind and positive attitude. Parents, coaches and officials are asked to lead by example and be positive role models for our youth.

Good sportsmanship, for everyone, means no trash-talking, no profanity and placing the emotional and physical well-being of everyone involved above the desire to win. This includes the people on your team as well as your opponents.

Good sportsmanship means that we’re all here to have fun in an environment that is free of alcohol, drugs and tobacco and that is inclusive of everyone.

Discrimination Is Never Okay

Inclusivity is important in all areas of life. We work better together when everyone feels valued, respected and welcome regardless of their background or identity. Our differences help us learn more about others and about ourselves.

MYAS is committed to non-discrimination. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, religion, gender, disability status or any other classification that is protected by local state or federal law.

Our leagues show good sportsmanship by not just tolerating differences, but celebrating them. We all have so much to learn from each other, on and off the field. Let’s keep our youth sports leagues an inclusive place for all.

Disciplinary Policy

We ask that everyone sign a Code of Conduct before they are involved with a team so that our youth sports leagues remain fun and inclusive. We are all responsible for following that code and promoting good sportsmanship.

No one wants to have to take disciplinary action, but it is done with the kids’ best interests in mind. The severity of the unsportsmanlike act determines the severity of the discipline. Possible disciplinary actions include suspension, disqualification or expulsion from the program. These actions may be conducted on or off-site.

Again, disciplinary action is not fun for anyone – we would much rather have a great time at a game or practice together. Let’s all bring our best attitudes to the program so that discipline isn’t needed.

We’re All in This Together

At the end of the day, our rules are simple: good sportsmanship comes first. Let’s keep our leagues Minnesota Nice in all that we say and do.

For more details about our policies, click here. To learn more about youth sports opportunities in your area, contact MYAS today.