Cumberland Youth Baseball/Softball League: ByLaws / Conduct

Friday, March 21
Click here to view the CYBSL ByLaws

At the Annual Meeting on March 20, 2008, the general membership voted to approve the revised CYBSL By Laws as presented by the Executive Committee. Click the link above to view these revised By Laws.

Sunday, March 6
Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

This document outlines Cumberland Youth Baseball/Softball’s Code of Conduct for Managers, Coaches, Players and parents. The National Headquarters of Little League Baseball, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, provides it to ensure all participants understand and practice principles of behavior that support the purpose of Little League baseball as indentified:

“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 Cumberland Youth Baseball/Softball programs. All participants (Managers, Coaches, Parents and Players) accept responsibility for adhering to the Code of Conduct upon registration into Cumberland Little League. Violations should be reported to the Cumberland Youth Baseball/Softball League Board of Directors for resolution:

Manager/Coach

  • Present an image of professionalism and competency, to include dress and appearance.
  • Present exemplary behavior during all Little League games 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.

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