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If children are to grow and develop in their physical activity, an environment of positive communication and respect must exist. Parents and dancers will follow the following:

R.C.H.D.A. Parent of Dance or Participant Code of Conduct

I will remember that my child dances for his or her enjoyment, not for mine.

I will encourage my child to respect the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of an event.

I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard. I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making mistakes or losing at a competition.

I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud the good performances of both my child and their competition. I will not force my child to participate in dance.

I will never question the judge’s decision or honesty in public.

I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse.

I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteers who give their time to support the dance competitions for my child, understanding that I have a responsibility to be a part of my childʼs development.

R.C.H.D.A. Dancer and Participant Code of Conduct

I will remember that I dance for my enjoyment and not solely for the enjoyment of others.

I will respect the rules and resolve conflicts without hostility or violence.

I understand that doing oneʼs best is as important as winning, so I will try never to feel defeated by an event’s outcome.

I will compete fairly and try hard.

I will applaud good performances and congratulate my competitors on their achievements.

I will never question the judge’s decision or honesty in public.

I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse.

I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteers who give their time to support the dance competitions.