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In a nation where 25% of Australian children and adolescents are currently overweight or obese, health organisations around Australia are vigorously promoting the need for children to be encouraged take part in sport. Active participation in sport not only provides children with increased fitness and enjoyment but also fosters physical and life skills. Being involved in sport should be fun or at least that’s how it’s supposed to be. There is, however, an epidemic that has spread throughout Australia and indeed the world, most commonly known as the “ugly parent syndrome”. This syndrome is dreaded by all referees, associations and participants in sport. The problem can simply be put as “parents and or coaches who behave in an unacceptable and disturbing manner”. This behaviour can include swearing, aggressively disputing calls made by an official, arguing and intimidating officials and other parents, invading the sporting field and can even lead to physical violence In a land that idolises it sporting heroes this shameful behaviour destroys the very essence of good sportsmanship an