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Code of Ethics and Conduct for Coaches, Players and Parents
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Code of Ethics for Managers/Coaches, Players and Spectators
Adopted and Approved by DC Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball League
Spring 2000

Managers/Coaches:

By example of behavior, the manager and coach have a great impact on his or her team, the players, parents and other team supporters. The manager and coach have an affirmative obligation to create a constructive, enjoyable and non-hostile environment in which the game is played. Disputes as to rules and their application or judgment calls may only be raised in a dignified, brief and non-aggressive manner and to the extent satisfaction is not attained; managers should simply play the game under appeal. Appeals will be determined by the Rules Committee. Accordingly, it is the policy of DC Babe Ruth Baseball, Inc. that each manager and coach shall:

                        Be concerned for the safety and welfare of each participant.

                Abide by a doctor’s decision in all matters of a player’s health and injuries
                and ability to play.

                Not allow a player to enter or re-enter a game if there is any doubt as to
                the seriousness of the player’s injury.

                Inspect the environment and the equipment of each participant.

                Attend training clinics and CPR/first sessions.

                Never use any physical means against spectators, players, officials or other
                managers or coaches.

                Not unduly criticize players in front of spectators or other players.
                Criticism should be constructive in nature.

                Refrain from using profanity to a youth or in the conduct of activities
                dealing with youngsters.

                Accept gracefully the decision of officials, as being fair and called to the
                best ability of the official.

                Not criticize, aggravate or incite the opposing team, coaches or fans, by
                word of mouth or gesture.

                Not consume alcoholic beverages or use illegal drugs and/or appear under            
                under the influence of same when dealing with youngsters.

                
Not utilize or allow players to utilize tobacco products, including
smokeless or chewing tobacco, during games or practices.

Be responsible for the conduct of the players, coaches, parents and supporters of his/her team members during games and take reasonable action to secure their comportment with the principles of this Code of Ethics.

Violations of this Code of Ethics shall be considered a serious matter by the Board and could subject the violator to appropriate action, including separation from the league. Reports of or disputes relating to possible violations shall be brought to the attention of the Chief Commissioner. A committee will be established to resolve conduct abuses that can not be handled at the coach/manager level.
                


General guidelines for players:

Sportsmanship

        All players must remain in the area of the dugout, unless on deck, preparing to
        enter the game, in play or coaching bases.

There is something to be learned from both winning and losing; let’s keep winning in its proper prospective.

Let’s make games fun filled learning experiences.

It is everyone’s responsibility to keep the games drug, alcohol and tobacco free.

Prejudice of any kind will not be tolerated.

Program Guidelines
        
        Skill development and game strategy
Stress conditioning to enhance players’ speed, endurance, strength and flexibility.

Practice with your players to improve their skills and techniques.

Develop team building activities.

Teach and stress the rules of baseball.

Make safety precautions a priority to prevent injuries.

Inappropriate Behavior by all

        Managers/coaches and players and spectators:

Poor sportsmanship, cursing, vulgarity, obscene gestures and berating others.

Misuse or abuse of equipment.

Failure to follow outlined rules and regulations.

Any other conduct that is unbecoming of managers, coaches, players, officials and parents.

Furthermore; no parent or spectators are allowed to enter the field of play or dugout area, during the game, interfere with officials, managers, coaches or players, disrupt the flow of the game by verbal obscenities or physical gestures or throwing objects onto the field of play, and conducting themselves in a manner noted as Inappropriate Behavior. There should be no use of alcohol, drugs or tobacco in the stands area, by parents or spectators.


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