Coaches shall remain unconditionally supportive of the Association’s commitment to the ideals of good sportsmanship, team play, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority. Likewise, coaches shall remain sensitive to the physical and emotional well being of the players on their teams. In order to adhere to these principles the coaches agree as follows:

•   Coaches will be positive role models and teach the game of baseball to their best ability.

•   Coaches will display and instill in their players the principles of good sportsmanship and team play.

•   Coaches will do their best to provide the players a positive experience.

•   Coaches will ensure that winning and/or losing teams do so in a manner which exhibits respect and good sportsmanship.

•   Coaches will treat all players, coaches, parents, spectators, umpires and league officials with respect.

•   Coaches will provide instruction in a manner that is constructive and supportive.

•   Coaches will not ridicule or demean players, umpires or league officials.

•   Coaches will not engage in or tolerate behavior that endangers the health or well-being of a child.

•   Coaches will comply with the decisions of league officials and observe all rules, policies and procedures as established or endorsed by the Association.

•   Coaches will not use abusive or profane language.

•   Coaches will be drug and alcohol free while at any athletic event of the Association.

•   Coaches will not use any tobacco products in the dugout or on the playing field.

Coaches acknowledge the need to demonstrate fundamental proficiencies with respect to the game of baseball and first aid. Consequently, all coaches agree to attend any skill sessions that may be required by the Board of Directors and any first aid courses that may be mandated by the Board of Directors.

•   Display good sportsmanship and team play at all times.

•   Follow the direction of the coaching staff.

•   Respect all coaches, players, league officials, umpires and spectators.

•   Abide by the rules of the game as approved by the Association.

•   Make every attempt to be on time and ready to play for all games and practices.

•   Use abusive or profane language.

•   Taunt or humiliate any other player.

•   Question an umpire’s call.

•   Abuse, mistreat or mishandle any equipment or property of the Association (e.g., throwing bats or batting helmets).

PARENTS AND VOLUNTEERS

Parents and Volunteers shall support the players, coaches, umpires and league officials. Parents and Volunteers agree as follows:

• Parents and Volunteers will be positive role models.

• Parents and Volunteers will display and instill in all players the principles of good sportsmanship and team play.

• Parents and Volunteers will do their best to provide the players a positive experience.

• Parents and Volunteers shall not “coach” or “officiate” unless they officially serve in this capacity.

• Parents will make certain that their children show respect for all other players, coaches, umpires, league officials and spectators.

• Parents agree to inform the coach of any disability or ailment that may affect the safety of their child.

• Parents and Volunteers agree not to ridicule or demean players, coaches, umpires, or league officials in any public forum.

• Parents and Volunteers agree to treat all players, coaches and umpires fairly and with respect.

• Parents and Volunteers will comply with the decisions of league officials.

• Parents and Volunteers will abide by the rules, regulations and by-laws as established or endorsed by the Association.

• Parents and Volunteers will respect the opponent and avoid any confrontation with opposing players, spectators, or coaches.

• Parents and Volunteers will not use abusive or profane language.

• Parents and Volunteers will be drug and alcohol free while at any athletic event of the Association.

CONSEQUENCES

All members of the Association are subject to consequences which may lead to discipline or possible termination of membership as determined necessary by the Board of Directors of the Association for failure to comply with the Member Code of Conduct.  All members agree to abide by these rules as part of their registration in the program.  It is the responsibility of all members to be familiar with the expectations set forth in the Member Code of Conduct.