This document outlines Arcadia Little League's Code of Conduct for Managers, Coaches, Players and Parents. It is provided to ensure all participants understand and practice principles of behavior that support the purpose of Little League baseball as identified by Headquarters National Little League Baseball, Williamsport, Pennsylvania:
- "Little League is a program of service to youth. It is geared to provide an outlet of healthful activity and training under good leadership in the atmosphere of wholesome community participation. The movement is dedicated to helping children become good and decent citizens. It strives to inspire them with a goal and to enrich their lives towards the day when they must take their places in the world. It establishes the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play."
In light of this, the following Code of Conduct is designed to instill and maintain the highest level of sportsmanship, integrity, fairness and professionalism in the Arcadia Little League program. All participants (Managers, Coaches, Parents and Players) accept responsibility for adhering to the Code of Conduct upon registration into Academy Little League. Violations should be reported to the Arcadia Little League Board for resolution:
Manager/Coach:
- Present an image of professionalism and competency, to include dress and appearance.
- Present exemplary behavior during all Little League and/or related activities.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, honesty and respect for the game which necessarily includes fair play.
- Comply with established game, League and National Little League rules.
- Display and encourage sportsmanship; encourage the same by players and fans.
- Place the emotional and physical well-being of players at the top of your priorities (to include a safe playing environment).
- Will not use tobacco, drugs or alcohol while involved in/around Little League and/or related activities.
Player:
- Present exemplary behavior during all Little League and/or related activities.
- Display and encourage sportsmanship at all times.
- Demonstrate respect to Managers, Coaches, Umpires and other players.
- Will not use tobacco, drugs or alcohol while involved in/around Little League and/or related activities.
Parents:
- Present exemplary behavior during all Little League and/or related activities, remembering that all Managers, Coaches and Board Members are volunteers.
- Display and encourage sportsmanship at all times.
- Demonstrate respect to Managers, Coaches, Umpires and players.
- Help maintain a clean and safe playing environment.
- Will not use tobacco, drugs or alcohol while involved in/around Little League and/or related activities.
I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action levied by the ARLL Board of Directors or Code of Conduct Committee that could include but is not limited to the following:
· Verbal warning
· Written warning
· Player suspension for games
· Player suspension for season including postseason (All Stars)
· Player being expelled from the league
The Arcadia Little League Board of Directors retains the sole authority to determine what, if any, disciplinary action is appropriate for any conduct infraction.