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Code of Conduct for Parents and Players and Rules for our Fields

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

We, the Salem Youth Baseball Little League, have implemented the following Sport Parent Code of Conduct for the important message it holds about the proper role of parents in supporting their child in sports. IT IS A REQUIREMENT TO read AND understand THESE GUIDELINES FOR participatION in our league.

Any parent guilty of improper conduct at any game or practice will be asked to leave the sports facility and be suspended from the following game. Repeat violations may cause a multiple game suspension, or the season forfeiture of the privilege of attending all games.

Preamble
The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles:

  • Trustworthiness,
  • Respect,
  • Responsibility,
  • Fairness,
  • Caring, and
  • Good Citizenship.

The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character.”

I therefore agree

  1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.
  2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.
  3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
  4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
  5. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
  6. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language
  7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of the athletes.
  8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
  9. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
  10. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
  11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
  12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
  13. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
  14. I will promote the emotional and physical well- being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
  15. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
  16. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
  17. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.

 

The objective of Salem Youth Baseball, Inc. shall be to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger, and happier boys and girls and will grow to be decent, healthy, and trustworthy adults.

 

To achieve this objective, Salem Youth Baseball will provide a supervised program of competitive baseball practices and games. It is expected that the players, coaches, managers and parents affiliated with Salem Youth Baseball will maintain a code of conduct and good sportsmanship. The guidelines for the code of conduct shall include but are not limited to the following:

Umpires, managers, coaches, players, parents and spectators shall treat each other with respect at all times.

Managers, coaches, and players shall convey good sportsmanship in words and actions at all times.

 

Violations to the code of conduct can result in warnings, ejections, and/or suspensions. The league directors and executive board shall be involved in any reprimands.

PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT

Please review this with your player prior to the start of the season.  Your players coaches and team will discuss it as well. 

Our players responsibilities are simple: be respectful of others, be responsible, play fair and do your best. As a Salem Youth Baseball Little League player, I hereby pledge that I will:  

  • Treat everyone as I want to be treated.
  • Always play with my best effort.
  • Encourage fair play from fellow players.
  • Be a team player and support my teammates.
  • Be on time and attend every practice and game that I can, and notify my coaches if I cannot.
  • Work hard to improve my skills.
  • Do my best to listen and learn from my coaches.
  • Congratulate the other team after each game as a demonstration of good will.
  • Refrain from using violence, unfriendly or obscene language, or insults to others.
  • Never throw equipment.
  • Be generous when I win and gracious when I lose.
  • Learn and obey the rules of the game and always work for the good of the team.
  • Accept the decisions of the officials with grace and never challenge or question calls. Refrain from challenging or questioning on-field calls by officials and/or managers and coaches.
  • Accept the in-game decisions by your managers and coaches without disrespect and distraction.
  • Conduct myself with honor and dignity.
  • Applaud the efforts of my teammates and opponents.

 

Violations to the code of conduct can result in warnings, ejections, and/or suspensions. The league directors and executive board shall be involved in any reprimands.

FIELD RESPONSIBILITY POLICIES

We cannot allow the following at the Michele Field Complex (Veterans, Bergeron and Michele 3) and at the school fields:

 

DOGS: Policies for both the Town of Salem and Little League do not allow the presence of dogs.  Please leave them at home when you come to the ballpark and do not put the league officers and coaches in a confrontational position to send you and your dog home. 

Smoking, Vaping, Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages

Aggressive and Confrontational Language and Actions

 

We need to work together as a community to foster a safe and mature setting for our players, coaches and umpires.  

By confirming you understand these policies at our fields, you are also acknowledging that all guests for your player(s) will adhere to these policies.  SYB thanks you in advance for your understanding. 

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