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, not as an adult

• Right to share in leadership and decision-making of sport participation

• Right to participate in a safe and healthy environment

• 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