Code of Conduct
for Players, Coaches, Parents and Spectators

Piqua Junior Baseball & Softball strives to create a positive atmosphere where children learn the game of baseball, develop values and have fun. All members of the Piqua Junior Baseball & Softball community have a role to play in creating this positive atmosphere. By giving careful thought to these codes of conduct and putting effort into living up to them, you can help create this positive atmosphere.

Please read the Parent’s Code of Conduct below and review the Player’s Code of Conduct with your child. All players, coaches, parents and spectators will be held to the Code of Conduct below.

PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT

     PLAYERS WILL:

1. Display good sportsmanship and team play at all times.
2. Follow the direction of the Coaching Staff.
3. Respect all, coaches, players, league officials, umpires and spectators.
4. Make every attempt to be on time and ready to play for all games and practices.
5. NOT use abusive or profane language.
6. NOT taunt or humiliate any other player.
7. NOT question an umpire’s call.
8. NOT abuse, mistreat or mishandle any Piqua Junior Baseball & Softball equipment or property (e.g., throwing batting helmets)
9. NOT use any tobacco products or e-cigarettes in the dugout, playing field or park.

COACHES - CODE OF CONDUCT

     COACHES WILL:

1. Be positive role models.
2. Display and instill in their players the principals of good sportsmanship and team play.
3. Conduct themselves in a manner that best serves the interests of the players
4. Do their best to provide the players a positive experience.
5. Ensure that winning and/or losing teams do so in a manner, which exhibits respect and good sportsmanship.
6. Treat all players, parents, spectators and league officials with respect.
7. Provide instruction in a manner that is constructive and supportive.
8. NOT ridicule or demean players, other coaches, umpires, parents, spectators or league officials.
9. NOT tolerate behavior that endangers the health or well-being of a child.
10. Comply with the decisions of league officials and observe all rules, policy and procedure as established or endorsed by Piqua Junior Baseball & Softball.
11. Teach the game of baseball to the best of their ability.
12. Be drug and alcohol free while at any event.
13. NOT use any tobacco products or e-cigarettes in the dugout, playing field or park.

PARENTS & SPECTATORS - CODE OF CONDUCT       

           PARENTS AND SPECTATORS WILL:

1. Be positive role models.
2. Display and instill in all players, the principals of good sportsmanship and team play.
3. Conduct themselves in a manner that best serves the interests of the players.
4. Do their best to provide the players a positive experience.
5. Make certain that their children show respect for all other players, coaches, officials and spectators.
6. Agree not to ridicule or demean players, coaches, umpires, or league officials in any public forum.
7. Agree to inform the coach of any disability or ailment that may affect the safety of their child.
8. Agree to treat all players, coaches and umpires fairly and with respect.
9. Comply with the decisions of league officials.
10. Support the rules, regulations and bylaws as established or endorsed by Piqua Junior Baseball & Softball.
11. NOT question an umpire’s call.
12. Respect the opponent and avoid any confrontation with opposing players, spectators, or coaches.
13. Be drug and alcohol free while at any event.
14. NOT use any tobacco products or e-cigarettes in the dugout, playing field or park.

Piqua Junior Baseball & Softball will be enforcing a ZERO TOLERANCE policy to breaking any of the above items listed in the CODE OF CONDUCT.

These rules will be enforced no matter if the game is home or away.

If a Player, Coach or Spectator/Parent is asked to leave an event by an Umpire OR a Piqua Junior Baseball & Softball Board member due to their conduct it will result in an AUTOMATIC 1 game suspension. If you are asked to leave another event during the season it will result in an automatic SEASON LONG ban.

** Piqua Junior Baseball and Softball Board reserves the right to impose additional suspensions based on the severity of the situation on a case by case basis.**

Please sign on the next sheet in acknowledgement and turn in with your sign up sheet.

By signing below you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the above Code Of Conduct.

 Parent or Guardian Name:

Printed Name

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