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Members of Athletes for a Better World are those individuals who affirm and seek to live by the following:

Life Principles Learned Through Sports
Because I am a role model and have the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference in the lives of others, I commit to this Code. I will take responsibility and appropriate actions when I fail to live up to it.
As an individual:
I will develop my skills to the best of my ability and give my best effort in practice and competition.
I will compete within the spirit and letter of the rules of my sport.
I will respect the dignity of every human being, and will not be abusive or dehumanizing of anyone either as an athlete or as a fan.
As a member of a team:
I will place team goals ahead of personal goals.
I will be a positive influence on the relationships on the team.
I will follow the team rules established by the coach.
As a member of society:
I will display caring and honorable behavior off the field and be a positive influence in my community and world.
I will give of my time, skills, and money as I am able for the betterment of my community and world.
For Younger Athletes:

Life Principles Learned Through Sports
Because I am example for others, I will try to live by the following Code. When I make mistakes, I will say that I am sorry and try to do better.
As an individual:
I will try my hardest in practice and in games.
I will play by the rules.
I will be kind to everyone, and will not call others names.
As a member of a team:
I will put the team ahead of myself.
I will try to help everyone on the team be friends with each other.
I will follow the team rules made by the coach.
As a member of society:
I will always try to set a good example for everyone who sees me.
I will do my part to help others in my community and world.
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