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YOUTH BASEBALL

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Codes of ConductThe mission of Pequea Valley Youth Baseball is to provide a safe and wholesome environment conduciveto teaching the fundamentals of baseball, how to play competitively, and the ideas of teamwork, sports-manship, and respect for all young baseball players in the community.

In order to achieve our mission and have a fun, safe baseball season we ask parents, players, and coachesto observe a code of conduct.

Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct:I hereby pledge to provide positive support and encouragement for my child and his/her team by following thePVYB Code of Conduct.

l (. I will ensure that my child attends every practice and game on time and I will inform my child's coach whenhe/she is unable to attend.

\(. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officialsat every game, practice, or other PVYB events.

\( I will refrain from using profanities, yelling, speaking disrespectfully, or showing any form of aggressiontoward coaches, umpires, other parents, spectators, or players.

{(. I will respect the official's decision and will refrain from showing disapproval.

\ (. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win and will re-member that the game is for youth and not for adults.

l( I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs and alcohol, and will refrain from theiruse at all PVYB events.

"(. I will not smoke or use tobacco products on the field or in the bench area during practice or games.

l(. I will treat other players, coaches, spectators, and officials with respect regardless of race, gender, creed, orability.

\ (. I will be present at all practices and games unless prior arrangements have been made.

t (. I will not approach my child's coach with issues or concerns during a game.

\ (. I will wait 24 hours after an incident before discussing coaching issues and concerns with my child's coach.

\( I will seek to resolve issues with my child's coach in as constructive a manner as possible and will considerthe best interest of all the persons involved. If unable to resolve issues by working directly with my child'scoach, I agree to work with Jason Beegle (768-7438) or Troy Brown (442-0760)

Player Code of Conduct:I hereby pledge to be positive, support my team, and accept responsibility for my participation by following thePVYB Code of Conduct.

II I will attend every practice and game on time and will notify the coach if I cannot.

t ( I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials, and parents at every game,practice, or other PVYB event by demonstrating good sportsmanship.

t( I will refrain from using profanities, yelling, speaking disrespectfully or showing any form of aggressiontoward coaches, umpires, parents, spectators, or other players.

l.s.. I will respect the official's decision and will refrain from showing disagreement by throwing of gloves, hel-mets, hats, bats, balls, or any other forceful unsportsmanlike action.

l~ I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches.

l( I will treat other players, coaches, spectators, and officials with respect regardless of race, gender, creed, orability and I will expect to be treated accordingly.

l ( I deserve to play in an environment that is free of drugs and alcohol and expect adults to refrain from theiruse at all PVYB events.

\(, I deserve to play in an environment that is free of tobacco products on the field or in the bench area duringpractice or games and expect adults to refrain from their use in those areas.

l(, I will remember that participating in sports is an opportunity to learn and have fun.

t~ I will refrain from using unnecessarily rough tactics against the body of an opposing player.

((, I will remain on the bench and be attentive when my team is batting.

t( I will only swing a bat when it is my turn at bat. If I am on deck I may warm up only if my coach allows meand only in the designated area.

\ (. I will clean up trash around the bench and spectator areas after each game.

Consequences of noncompliance to the Parent and Player Code Conduct:

First Offense- Verbal warningSecond Offense- Player will sit out of practice or game. Parent will be asked to leave premises.Third Offense- Meeting with coach, player, parent(s) and board member.Fourth Offense- Dismissal of player without refund.

Coaches Code of Conduct:I hereby pledge to be a positive role model for my players and community by following the PVYB Code ofConduct.

,( I will communicate to parents any changes in practice and game schedules as soon as possible.

l( I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow coaches, players, officials, and parents at every game,practice, or other PVYB event by demonstrating good sportsmanship.

t(. I will refrain from using profanities, yelling, speaking disrespectfully, or showing any form of aggressiontoward coaches, umpires, spectators, or players during practices, games, or other PVYB events.

\ (. I will respect the official's decision and will refrain from showing disagreement by throwing of gloves, hel-mets, hats, bats, balls, or any other forceful unsportsmanlike action.

\~ I will treat other coaches, players, spectators, and officials with respect regardless of race, gender, creed, orability and I will expect to be treated accordingly.

t (. I will refrain from publicly discussing in a derogatory or abusive manner any play, decision, or a personalopinion of any players.

\ (. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of a personal desire to win and willremember that the game is for youth and not for adults.

\~ I will attend the coaches' clinic sponsored by the PVYB or an approved alternative clinic.

\_C I will demand a sports environment for my players that is free of drugs and alcohol, and will refrain fromtheir use at all sports events.

\ (. I will not smoke or use tobacco products on the field or in the bench area during practice or games

\ ~ I will use coaching techniques appropriate for each of the skills that I teach.

l (. I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players.

l~ I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players.