Bill of Rights for Young Athletes

• Right to participate in sports
• Right to participate at a level commensurate with each child's maturity and ability
• Right to have qualified adult leadership
• Right to play as a child and not as an adult
• Right of children to share in the leadership and decision-making of their sport participation
• Right to participate in safe and healthy environments
• Right to proper preparation for participation in sports
• Right to an equal opportunity to strive for success
• Right to be treated with dignity
• Right to have fun in sports