Badger Region’s Family Resources and Parent Education Page
Whether you are new to volleyball or looking to help grow the sport in a positive way, the Badger Region appreciates you visiting the Parent/Spectator Education page. Make sure to scroll down to check all the parent code of conduct and lots of sportsmanship opportunities in the Badger Region.
2025-26 Age Definitions
All 40 regions of USA Volleyball use a player’s birthday, not grade, to determine what age level the player can participate in.
PARENTS
P is for praising, which your child needs often.
A is for accepting, so hard edges will soften.
R is for recognizing your child’s many talents.
E is for encouraging a good healthy balance.
N is for nurturing, to help your child grow.
T is for teaching, then letting go.
S is for smiling at the growth and the glow.
Parent-Spectator Code of Conduct
USA Volleyball is committed to the safety and well-being of every participant and spectator at this event and will not tolerate harassment, discrimination, abuse, or misconduct. By entering any event, you agree to abide by the following standards of behavior (click here)
I WILL
- I will always display good sportsmanship.
- I will educate myself on the unique rules of this facility and abide by them.
- I will be polite and respectful to everyone.
- I will immediately notify the event director if I witness any harassment or discrimination.
- I will acknowledge that the spectator seating around the courts is for the primary use of those watching the match in progress.
- I will acknowledge that spectators may rightfully choose to remain in a seat for an entire match without switching sides of the court if/when teams switch.
I WILL NOT
- I will not exhibit any behavior that is unruly, disruptive, threatening, or violent in nature, including verbal or physical harassment toward anyone.
- I will not display signs, symbols, images, use language or make gestures that are threatening, abusive, or discriminatory toward an individual’s race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation.
- I will not bring and/or carry any weapons including, but not limited to, knives, concealed weapons, and firearms into the event.
- I will not use tobacco, vaping devices or e-cigarettes, marijuana, illegal drugs, or controlled substances at this event.
- I will not bring on site or consume alcohol while inside the venue of any youth/junior volleyball event.
Failure to abide by the above code of conduct may result in immediate sanction and/or removal from ANY event.
WARNING
Risk of injury from volleyballs or other objects may occur at this event. Attend at your own risk. Please pay close attention to your surroundings and be on alert at all times, especially during active play.
More Resources
- Print this and hang it at your events (A reminder for parents & sportsmanship)
- Changing the Game Project: resources on being a successful sports parent
- Coach-Parent Partnership: guidelines for developing a healthy coach/parent relationship.
- Positive Coaching Alliance: valuable resources for sports parenting
- Parents Association for Youth Sports: education and membership program
- YESports: a mastery approach to parenting in sports
- USAV Parent Resources: helpful resources on parenting in the volleyball world
- NCAA.org: information on college rules and regulations
- What Parents Should Say: some guidelines on what parents should say as their children perform.
- Sports lingo: Terms that you may hear around our sport.
WON80 Sportmanship
Learn more about the Badger Region’s partnership with Won80, a company founded on educating athletes, coaches and spectators on ways to make youth sports a more positive environment.
Caught Doing good
Recognize a coach, athlete, official or spectator who goes above and beyond to make the Badger Region a better place.
e.S.P. (Wristband program)
We are looking for a few good sports! See a fan in the stands that makes positive sportsmanship a priority? If so, they deserve an “Enthusiastic. Supportive. Positive” wristband from the Badger Region that can be redeemed for prizes at the Badger Region Championships.
