LCYO
CODE OF CONDUCT
OBJECTIVE
The goal of LCYO is to assure that it's members - players, coaches, parents and
directors - maintain the highest standard of sportsmanship and ethical behavior
at all times. In order to achieve this goal, a Code of Conduct has been
adopted by LCYO's Board of Directors. In addition "Procedures to
address Misconduct" have been written to address various violations to the
Code of Conduct.
PLAYERS
All players shall abstain from the following activities at all times.
Any violation of these rules will result in the appropriate action being taken
from the "Procedures to Address Misconduct".
- Foul or obscene language.
- Indecent gestures.
- Fighting
- Arguing with Umpires for any reason.
- Umpire abuse of any type.
- Substance abuse.
- Object throwing in anger.
- Showing disrespect or arguing with coaches.
- Harassing of opposing team's players, coaches or
parents. (General Baseball chatter is not harassing).
DIRECTORS
Directors are responsible for providing direction and organization for LCYO.
A Director is expected to maintain exemplary behavior and sportsmanship at all
times. Directors are expected to:
- Act on the behalf of the league and the office they
are representing above their own personal goals and objectives.
- Maintain the "Code of Conduct" for coaches
and parents when conducting business on the behalf of LCYO.
- To conform to all the rules established by LCYO, the
Pony League and the ASA.
COACHES
All coaches shall
abstain from the following actions at all times. Any violation of these
rules will result in the appropriate action being taken from the
"Procedures to Address Misconduct".
- Foul or obscene language
- Indecent gestures.
- Fighting (Physical contact of any type)
- Umpire abuse.
- Substance abuse.
- Object throwing.
- Arguing with opposing team coaches or parents.
- Harassing of own or opposing team's players, coaches
or parents.
- Violating written division rules or safety rules.
PARENTS/SPECTATORS
Spectators and parents shall abstain from the following actions at all times.
Any violation of these rules will result in the appropriate action being taken
from the "Procedures to Address Misconduct".
- Foul or obscene language.
- Indecent gestures.
- Umpire abuse.
- Substance abuses.
- Object throwing.
- Arguing with the opposing team's coaches or parents
for any reason.
- Heckling or harassing own or opposing players, coaches
or parents.
- Entering the playing field or dugout without the
approval of both team managers and the umpire.
PROCEDURES
TO ADDRESS VIOLATIONS
Most first time minor
violations to the "Code of Conduct" should be resolved between
individuals or within the team. Serious violations to the "Code of
Conduct" should be immediately reported to the appropriate Division
Director and the Baseball or Softball Director. The Baseball or Softball
Director will conduct a thorough review of the situation (and, if necessary, with the assistance of
the appropriate Division Director) and report the findings to the LCYO Board of
Directors at the first scheduled Board meeting. Special Board meetings can
be called to address serious violations of the "Code of Conduct" at
the discretion of the LCYO President.
The Board of Directors
will make the final determination of which actions, if any, may be appropriate
to the circumstances. If disciplinary actions are necessary, options which
are available include, but are not limited to the following actions:
- Players: restriction of play, asked to leave team.
- Parents: asked to not attend games, barred from games.
- Coaches: restriction from coaching, barred from coaching.
- Board Member: relieved of Board Member duties, removal from Board.
