Rules of the Ballpark

*Youth sports programs play an important role in promoting the physical, social and emotional development of children. The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are the foundations of sportsmanship and are demonstrated by the core principles of respect, responsibility, fairness and good citizenship.

AT THE BALLPARK, THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PERMITTED:

* Smoking
* Alcohol
* Dumping
* Drugs
* Heckling
* Littering - Please use the trash cans!
* Soliciting
* Unsportsmanlike Conduct
* Unsupervised Children
* Vandalism
* Weapons
* Pets of any kind

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

We, the Sweeny Little League Board of Directors, have implemented the following Parent Code of Conduct for the important message that it holds about the proper role of parents in supporting the youth of our community and their child in sports.

As a Sweeny Little League Parent, I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for each child participating in SLL by adhering to the following code of conduct:

  • I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support at all times.
  • I will remember that children participate to havefun,and that the game is for youth, not adults.
  • I 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.
  • I will respect the officials and their authority during games.
  • I will not confront coaches or managers at any time during games.
  • I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games.
  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

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 SLL Board of Directors or Code of Conduct Committee that could include, but is not limited to the following:

  • Verbal Warning
  • Written Warning
  • Parental suspension for games
  • Parental season suspension
  • Parental removal from all league activities

The Sweeny Little League Board of Directors retains the sole authority to determine what, if any, disciplinary action is appropriate for any conduct infraction.

PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT

Player's responsibilities are simple; be respectful of others, be responsible, play fair, and always do your best, and always exhibit good sportsmanship.

As a Sweeny Little League participant I hereby pledge that I will:

  • Encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials, and parents.
  • Be a team player and support my teammates.
  • Be on time and attend every practice and game that I can, and will notify my coaches if I cannot.
  • Work hard to improve my skills.
  • Do my best to listen and learn from my coaches.
  • Encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity.
  • Congratulate the other team after each game as a demonstration of sportsmanship.
  • Refrain from using violence, unfriendly language, or insults to others.
  • Be generous when I win and gracious when I lose.
  • 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.
  • Conductmyselfwith honor and dignity.
  • Applaud the efforts of my teammates and opponents.

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 SLL 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& Fall Ball)
  • Player being expelled from the league

The Sweeny Little League Board of Directors retains the sole authority to determine what, if any, disciplinary action is appropriate for any conduct infraction.


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