PLAYERS:
As a Player, I understand that I must follow these rules to stay in good standing (For Teens, Majors, and Seniors Leagues):
- Respect the game, play fairly, and follow its rules and regulations.
- Show respect for authority to the officials of the game and of the league.
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship before, during, and after games.
- Help parents and fans understand the league philosophy so they can watch and enjoy the game.
- Be courteous to opposing teams and treat all players and coaches with respect.
- Be modest when successful and be gracious in defeat.
- Respect the privilege of the use of public facilities.
- Refrain from the use of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and abusive language.
PARENTS / GUARDIANS:
As a Parent/Guardian, I recognize that parents/guardians are the most important role models for their children, and that sports help to develop a sense of teamwork, self-worth, and sportsmanship. As such, I agree to abide by the following:
- Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, fans, and officials at games, practices and other sporting events.
- Place the well-being of my child before any personal desire to win.
- Advocate a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and abusive language, and refrain from their use during youth sporting events.
- Encourage my child to play by the rules and respect the rights of other players, coaches, fans, and officials.
COACHES:
As a Coach, I recognize that coaches are role models for their team members and all participants involved in the activity, and that sports help to develop a sense of teamwork, self-worth and sportsmanship. As such, I agree to abide by the following:
- Place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of a personal desire or external pressure to win.
- Do my best to provide a safe playing environment for all participants.
- Lead by example by demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all involved.
- Provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and abusive language and refrain from their use at all sporting events.
- Respect the game and league officials and communicate with them in an appropriate manner.
- Be knowledgeable of the league rules and regulations, and teach these rules to all players on my team.
- Encourage my team members to play by the league rules and respect the rights of other players, coaches, fans, and officials.
- Be responsible for my own behavior and also the behavior of my assistant coaches, players, their parents, and fans.
NOTE: All spectators shall also conduct themselves in a proper and respectful manner at the fields |
