Mt. Airy Post 191 American Legion Baseball

The intention of this contract is to promote fair play and respect for all participants within the Mt. Airy American Legion Post 191 Baseball Club, Inc. (Post 191 Baseball).  It is expected that all participants read and understand the Parent’s Code of Conduct and continue to observe and follow all the principles contained within the Code throughout the year. 

1. I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflict without resorting to hostility or violence. 
2. I will remember that players learn by example. I will applaud good plays by both my child’s team and their opponents. I will not be critical of, or embarrass any player, including opposition players. 
3. I will never question the official’s judgment or honesty in public.  
4. I will never yell, taunt, threaten or inflict physical violence upon any player, coach, official or spectator at any Post 191 Baseball activity.  I will refrain from the use of abusive or vulgar language, racial, ethnic or gender-related slurs at any time.  I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from any Post 191 baseball game. 
5. I will leave the coaching to the coaching staff.  I will encourage my child to play in a manner consistent with the team’s strategy or plans. 
6. I will emphasize a serious approach to practices.
7. I will not throw objects of any kind on the field. 
8. I will communicate all and any concerns regarding inappropriate behavior to the Team Manager or Coach. 
9. I understand the benefits from participating in a team sport, the commitment, the discipline and the social skills learned and acquired. 
10. I will remember that my child plays baseball for his or her enjoyment, not mine. 

Game Behavior

To further clarify, unacceptable behaviors in the stands include (but are not limited to) the following: 

• Using obscene, racial or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time. 
• Taunting players, coaches, officials or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing, threatening physical violence, or physical violence. 

Penalties

1. The first violation of the Code of Conduct will result in a warning to the offending party.   
2. Upon the second violation, the offending parent will be asked to leave the practice or game immediately.  Failure to do so will result in a suspension.
3. The third violation will result in a suspension from all team activities and be subject to review from the Board of Director’s Disciplinary Committee.