For Parents

We've pulled together all the important information for parents that will help save you time and trouble. If you have an idea on how we can improve this page we are open to suggestions. Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can assist, and thank you for encouraging your children to express their athleticism through Knox Youth Sports!

PRACTICE & GAME LOCATIONS
Practice/game schedules and locations are sport and/or team dependent. For more information on your sport of interest, please review that sport's web page. All of the potential locations are listed to the right as a convenience. Please confirm all practice and game locations with the coach prior to your first scheduled meeting.

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"LIKE" US ON FACEBOOK
Knox Youth Sports is social! We hope you'll take a moment to like our Facebook fan page. Feel free to post comments or ask questions and we'll do our best to respond in a timely manner. You may also enjoy our Facebook group page, where you can connect with other members in the members-only online forum.

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LIGHTNING & THUNDER POLICY
In accordance with recommended City of Knoxville and the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration safety precautions, and more importantly for the safety of the childen who play at KYS, in 2012, we adoped the following lightning & thunder policy for Lakeshore Park.

1) Upon hearing thunder, and/or seeing lightning, all players, fans, coaches, umpires and scorekeepers must pack up all equipment and leave the fields, either going to a car, or to the KYS office building in Cedar Cottage.
2) The TVA concession stand is not a safe option.
3) Coaches need to come to the KYS office building.
4) There will be a 30 minute waiting period following the last occasion of thunder and/or lightning before returning to the park.
5) Coaches will be notified (at the KYS office) if and when play will resume.
6) Coaches will be responsible for notifying their families about game status.
7) Having cell phone contact numbers is imperative.
8) KYS will continue to post phone and email messages if there are cancellations.
9) No one will be allowed to enter the park until the delay has been lifted.
10) Families arriving for a later game need to stay in their cars.
11) Coaches arriving for a later game need to come to the KYS office.

Thank you for helping to assure that KYS is the safest possible place
for our children to participate in youth sports. ---The KYS Staff

Please view the bulletins page for last-minute cancellations.

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CODE OF CONDUCT
Our primary goal is to give each participant in basketball, baseball, and softball the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills and have a positive experience while participating in KYS programs. Volunteer coaches will encourage and instruct players in a structured and disciplined environment. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of the game. Winning is not among our top priorities. Inappropriate behavior or parental interference will not be tolerated.

Parents are advised to follow these rules and guidelines:

1) Cheer and encourage both teams during games.
2) If additional children attend your team’s practices, please supervise and keep the noisy ones away from the gym or field.
3) Do not approach your coach at any time with a negative attitude.
4) Express your appreciation to your coach if your child’s experience is positive.
5) Remember, your conduct during adversity will be observed and may provide your
child the greatest lesson he or she may learn in sports competition.

Coaches, please inform your families and guests before they attend games about the following:

1) Do not display poor sportsmanship.
2) Do not instruct or criticize players.
3) Do not harass or abuse referees or umpires.
4) Leave any personal problems, prejudices, and jealousies outside the gym and ball park.

KYS will not tolerate coaches, parents, or spectators who display poor sportsmanship or try to interfere with basketball, baseball, or softball games. Most coaches teach players about respect and sportsmanship and expect parents and spectators to reinforce these lessons. If you have a concern about your child’s team, please contact the staff.

If a coach, parent, or spectator violates the preceding guidelines, KYS will take the following actions:

1) First offense: warning.
2) Second offense: expulsion from gym or park with your child and/or possible
forfeiture of game.
3) Third offense: possible suspension from KYS programs for a duration to be
determined by Knox Youth Sports Board of Directors.