Code of Conduct

Introduction

Newberg Baseball is a community organization that sponsors youth baseball activity emphasizing fun, fair play and sportsmanship. The mission of Newberg Baseball is to enhance every participant's enjoyment of their baseball experience. To better achieve this goal, we are outlining a Code of Conduct for all parents, coaches and players involved in Newberg Baseball. The Code of Conduct is a written contract between the parents, players, and coaches to abide by the rules and regulations of the game as well as maintain a cooperative attitude and uphold the ideals of fair play and sportsmanship. This contract is more than just paper; it is the essence of our goals and objectives and thus, adherence to it is of primary importance. Children who wish to play, parents who want their children to play, and Coaches who wish to coach on teams sanctioned by Newberg Baseball is required to agree to and to sign this Code of Conduct.

Players Code of Conduct

All players Will …

• Display good sportsmanship and team play at all times.
• Follow the direction of the Coaching Staff.
• Show respect for all opponents, coaches, players, umpires, league officials and spectators.
• Make every attempt to be on time and ready to play for all games and practices.
• Inform coaching staff in a timely manner when unable to attend practice or games.

All Players Will Not …

• Use abusive or profane language.
• Taunt or humiliate any other player.
• Abuse, mistreat or mishandle any equipment or property (e.g. Throwing batting helmets)
• Threaten or fight any person while at any game or practice.

Parents & Spectators Code of Conduct

Parents and Spectators will support the players, coaches, umpires, opponents, and league or tournament officials. Parents and Spectators won't "coach" or "officiate". Parents and spectators may be removed from any Newberg Baseball event by Newberg Baseball Board members, coaches, or Umpires for disruptive behavior or violations of the Newberg Baseball code of conduct.

All Parents and Spectators Will …

• Conduct themselves in a manner that displays the principals of good sportsmanship and team play.
• Show respect for all opponents, coaches, players, umpires, league officials and spectators.
• Inform the Coaching Staff of any disability or ailment that may affect the safety of their child.
• Comply with the decisions of league officials and observe all rules, policies and procedures as established or endorsed by Newberg Baseball.
• Plan to ensure that the players are punctual in arrival at and departure from all Newberg Baseball athletic events.
• Be drug and alcohol free while at any Newberg Baseball Event athletic event.

All Parents and Spectators Will Not …

• Ridicule, demean, threaten, or engage in a confrontation with players, coaches, other spectators, or umpires.

Coaches Code of Conduct

Coaches will remain unconditionally supportive of the Newberg Baseball commitment to the ideals of good sportsmanship, team play, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority. Likewise, coaches will remain sensitive to the physical and emotional well-being of the players.

All Coaches Will …

• Be positive role models.
• Display and instill in their players the principals of good sportsmanship and team play.
• Conduct themselves in a manner that best serves the interests of the players, parents and Newberg Baseball.
• Do their best to provide their players a positive experience.
• Ensure that their teams always exhibit good sportsmanship, win or lose. "Humble in Victory and Gracious in Defeat."
• Treat all players, coaches, opponents, umpires, league officials and spectators with respect.
• Provide instruction in a manner that is constructive and supportive.
• Teach the game of baseball to the best of their ability.
• Comply with the decisions of league and tournament officials and observe all rules, policies, and procedures as established or endorsed by Newberg Baseball.
• Be drug and alcohol free while at any Newberg Baseball athletic event.

All Coaches Will Not …

• Ridicule or demean any players, coaches, opponents, umpires, league officials or spectators.
• Argue with opponents, players, or spectators on any playing field or during any team function.
• Tolerate behavior that endangers the health or well-being of a child.
• Use any tobacco products in the dugout or on any playing field or during any team function (practice, game etc.)

Conclusion

The Newberg Baseball Board of Directors reserves the right to impose penalties, including, without limitation, game suspensions, dismissal from the team, suspension, or revocation of Newberg Baseball participation for serious or repeated violation of this Code of Conduct or other conduct deemed to be harmful to Newberg Baseball. We agree to abide by the rules and regulations stated herein, and we are bound to all decisions and impositions of these rules. It is with the spirit of cooperation, for the betterment of baseball and our family that we willingly abide by this contract. Our signatures and that of our child is our written approval of this contract.

Player's Printed Name: ________________________ Date: __________________

Player's Signature: _____________________________

Parent 1 Printed Name: ________________________ Date: __________________

Parent 1 Signature: _____________________________

Parent 2 Printed Name: ________________________ Date: __________________

Parent 2 Signature: _____________________________

Coach Printed Name: ________________________ Date: __________________

Coach Signature: _____________________________