Runestone GoKart Association

The essential elements of character-building and ethics in the Runestone Gokart mission statement are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and teaching good citizenship.

1. I will not force my child to participate in racing.
2. I will remember that children race to have fun.
3. I will inform the flagman and officials of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
4. I will learn the rules and the policies of the Runestone Gokart Association.
5. I will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all races, flagmen, officials and spectators at every race.                                                                                                                                                                                             6. I will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with the flagman, officials, racer, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the other racers.
8. I will teach my child to race by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
9. I will demand that my child treat other racers, flagman, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
10. I will teach my child that doing one's best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a race or his/her performance. 11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a race.
13. I will emphasize skill development and practice racing (hot laps) and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize races and competition in the lower age groups.
14. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the racers ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
15. I will respect the officials and their authority during races and will never question, discuss, or confront the flagman or officials during any race, and will take time to speak with flagman or officals after all the races are over for the evening.