Parents Code of Conduct

I will

• I will remember that the game is for the children – not adults.
• I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
• I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.
• Set a good example. Children learn best by example.
• Applaud good plays by my team and by members of the opposing team.
• Never leave my child alone without informing the coach or asking another parent present to look after my child’s welfare.

With the Officials I will

• Not publicly question umpire’s judgment and never their honesty.
• Remember that only the coach should question an umpire's call relating to the proper interpretation of a rule. Judgment calls should not be questioned.
• Remember that umpires are usually parents just like me and they are there to help make my child’s youth baseball experiences a positive one. They need my support by refraining from umpiring from the sidelines. As a volunteer organization, there’s always an opportunity for me to take an interest umpiring.
• Remember that the umpire does not care who wins. Any mistakes they make are honest ones, and my children need to know that I believe this. Being an umpire is a difficult job, and I will do my best to respect their job.

With my child’s team I will

• Respect and support all players, the manager and the coaches.
• Remember that coaches are usually parents just like me. They volunteer time to help make my child’s youth baseball experiences a positive one. They need my support by refraining from coaching from the sidelines. As a volunteer organization, there’s always an opportunity for me to take an interest in coaching.
• Recognize the value and importance of volunteer coaches and give them their due respect. Without them, there would be no baseball or softball program.

With my child I will

• Through encouragement and good example, help assure that all the boys and girls learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline.
• I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
• Remember that parents serve as role models for their children. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sports activities.
• Remember that my child is the one playing baseball, not me.