NW Youth Baseball & Softball Code of Conduct
UpdatedMonday May 31, 2021 byDonnie Snyder.
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Abstain from using any tobacco or alcohol products in or around the playing field or the sports complex in which the field is located. |
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Refrain from participating in any game or practice activity when it is apparent that you have consumed alcohol prior to arriving for the activity. |
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Refrain from using abusive or profane language in or around the playing field or the sports complex in which the field is located. |
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Refuse to permit a player to participate in a practice or game when in doubt as to the player’s health or physical condition. |
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Abide by a doctor’s decision in all matters relating to a player’s health and physical ability to participate. |
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Provide equal opportunities for all players regardless of race, color, ethnic background, religion, or age, if otherwise qualified. |
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Refrain from accepting or offering any gift, gratuity, or favor that might influence your judgment, or with the intent of obtaining special privileges, and from exploiting any relationship with a player for your personal gain or other advantage. |
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Strive to promote good mental and physical health in all aspects of participation and refrain from any type of verbal or physical abuse of any players. |
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Constantly display and demand good sportsmanship in practice and in games, including, but not limited to, accepting decisions of game officials in a professional manner; refrain from criticizing opposing coaches, players, and fans; congratulate opposing players and coaches following a game; refrain from teaching unsportsmanlike strategies; and refrain from “running up the score” rather than providing more players with opportunities to participate. |
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Consistently act in a manner which is in keeping with the positive image and high standards of personal conduct which each program should strive to teach and to foster. |
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Conduct yourself in accordance with all rules, regulations, and determinations of the particular league or program in which you are participating. |
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Make any criticism “constructive” in nature and reserve it for private moments. |
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Hold a pre-season parents’ meeting, and maintain open communications with parents relating to all aspects of participation, including conduct of both parents and players. |
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Consistently act in the best interests of the players and the particular program in which you are participating so as to provide a positive experience for each player and to promote a positive image of the program. _______________________________________________________________________________ All volunteers serve Northwest Youth Baseball & Softball. Actions or activities which are considered contrary to these standards of conduct initially will be reported to the administrators of the particular program, and they will be expected and given a reasonable opportunity to take appropriate action; However, the Northwest Youth Baseball & Softball Board of Directors shall have the final authority to take appropriate action in that regard which it believes to be in the best interest of the participants, the program, and Northwest Youth Baseball & Softball. Such action may include but shall not be limited to removing the offender from a particular game, suspension of the offender for any appropriate period of time, or disqualification of the offender from participation in any program(s) operated by Northwest Youth Baseball & Softball. |