Parents & Fans

Since athletics should be educational in nature, it is important that all parents demonstrate good sportsmanship and serve as role models for our athletes and students. Sportsmanship is an overt display of respect for the rules of sport and for all others – players, coaches, officials and fans. It also involves a commitment to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity. This means-

• There can be no vulgar or inappropriate language from our fans or spectators. 

• Taunting or trash talking toward our opponents and their fans will not be tolerated.

• Spectators cannot leave the bleachers or enter competition spaces during a contest.

• Fans should be supportive and positive. Cheering should be done for our team and not against our opponent. 

• Parents should not openly question coaching decisions during contests or direct blame on specific members of the team. 

• Fans should not impede or interfere with our opponent’s cheerleaders from leading their cheers.

• In some specific sports, such as basketball and volleyball, we should not yell while an opponent  takes a foul shot or as a player attempts to serve.

At Estes Park School District, the following chain of command is in effect:

• Superintendent

• Athletic Director

• Principal

• Head Coach 

• Assistant/Sub-Varsity Coach

• Student-Athlete 

If there are any questions or concerns involving some aspect of our athletic program, the athlete should first contact the appropriate coach. If there is no resolution, they would then go to the head coach. If there is still no resolution, the athletic director will facilitate a meeting, but only after the appropriate chain of command has been followed.

When expressing questions or concern with a coach, please refer to and use the following guidelines:

• Never approach a coach immediately after a contest. This is not the proper time or place for a discussion concerning your student-athlete or the team. Please wait 24-hours to communicate with the coach. This will eliminate some emotion from competition and ensure a more productive conversation. 

• Call or email the following day to make an appointment which is convenient for both you and the coach. In-person meetings are most productive, as intent and tone can get lost through text messages and email. 

• Raise your questions or concerns in a calm and civil manner. 

• Both parents and coaches should listen and seek to understand. 

• If a resolution is not agreed upon, the coach will inform the athletic director of the situation and the athletic director will facilitate a meeting.