TEAM PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT

 

     1.          Always accept supervision and direction from the manager and coaches in a positive manner.

     2.          Communicate positively with my teammates; refrain from being critical of their mistakes.

     3.          Treat opposing players with dignity and respect; win without boasting and lose without making excuses.

     4.          Respect and accept umpiring decisions without gesture or argument.

     5.          Refrain from foul language, taunting and talking disrespectfully.

     6.          Be aware of safety and refrain from throwing a bat, ball, helmet, or other equipment in anger.

     7.          Understand that I have made a commitment to Little League and my team and will make every effort to attend all practices and games and to let my manager know when I will be late or cannot make it. Further, I will not put another baseball league or team ahead of my Little League team during our season.

     8.          Remain on the bench with my teammates during games even if I am not batting.

     9.          Refrain from overly aggressive or angry reactions to making an out or an error.

 10.          Help clean out the dugouts after each game.

 11.          Be responsible for my own equipment and belongings.

 12.          Be properly equipped for all practices and games.

 13.          Always practice good sportsmanship, i.e., play hard but within the rules.

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

 

We, the Erindale Lions Little League, have implemented the following Sport Parent Code of Conduct for the important message it holds about the proper role of parents in supporting their child in sports. Parents should read, understand and sign this form prior to their children participating in our league. Any parent guilty of improper conduct at any game or practice will be asked to leave the sports facility and be suspended from the following game. Repeat violations may cause a multiple game suspension, or the season.

 

Preamble                        
The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these "six pillars of character."      
                  
I therefore agree:    

     1.          I will not force my child to participate in sports. 

     2.          I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults. 

     3.          I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.

     4.          I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league. 

     5.          I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or sporting event.

     6.          I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting, refusing to shake hands, or using profane language or gestures.

     7.          I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.

     8.          I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

     9.          I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.

 10.          I will teach my child that doing one's best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.

 11.          I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.

 12.          I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.

 13.          I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.

 14.          I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.

 15.          I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.

 16.          I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, cannabis, vaping, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all sports events. (Not allowed in any city park – Mississauga Parks By-law 0197-2020)

 17.          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. 

VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT

 

The Erindale Lions Little League Board of Directors has mandated the following Code of Conduct. All coaches and managers will read this Code of Conduct and sign in the space provided below, acknowledging that he or she understands and agrees to comply with the Code of Conduct. The signed form is to be returned to the President of the league.

 

No board member, manager, coach, player, or spectator shall, at any time: 

 

ü  Lay a hand upon, push, shove, strike, or threaten to strike an official. 

 

ü  Be guilty of heaping personal verbal or physical abuse upon any official for any real or imaginary belief of a wrong decision or judgment. 

 

ü  Be guilty of an objectionable demonstration of dissent at an official’s decision by throwing of gloves, helmets, hats, bats, balls, or any other forceful unsportsmanlike action. 

 

ü  Be guilty of using unnecessarily rough tactics in the play of a game against the body of an opposing player. 

 

ü  Be guilty of a physical attack upon any board member, official manager, coach, player or spectator. 

 

ü  Be guilty of the use of profane, obscene, or vulgar language in any manner at any time. 

 

ü  Appear on the field of play, stands, or anywhere else on the Little League complex or other field used by Erindale Little League/Cardinals while in an intoxicated state. Intoxicated will be defined as an odour or behavioral issue. (Possession and consumption of alcohol is not allowed in any city park. – Mississauga Parks By-law 0197-2020)

 

ü  Be guilty of gambling upon any play or outcome of any game with anyone at any time. 

 

ü  Smoke or vape, during a game while in the stands or on the playing field or in any dugout. Smoking of tobacco/cannabis or vaping is not allowed in any city park (Parks By-law 0197-2020)

 

ü  Be guilty of publicly discussing with spectators in a derogatory or abusive manner any play, decision or a personal opinion of any please during the game. 

 

ü  As a manager or coach, be guilty of mingling with or fraternizing with spectators during the course of the game. 

 

ü  Speak disrespectfully to or of any manager, coach, official or representative of the league.

 

ü  Be guilty of tampering or manipulating any league roster, schedules, draft positions or selections, official scorebooks, rankings, financial records or procedures. 

 

ü  Challenge an umpire’s authority. The umpires shall have the authority and discretion during a game to penalize the offender according to the infraction up to and including expulsion from the game. The Board of Directors will review all infractions of the Code of Conduct. Depending on the seriousness or frequency, the board may assess additional disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the league. 

 

ERINDALE LITTLE LEAGUE/CARDINALS PLAYER CONCUSSION CODE OF CONDUCT

I will keep myself safe and help prevent concussions by:

·        Wearing the proper equipment for my sport and wearing it correctly.

·        Developing my skills and strength so that I can participate to the best of my ability.

·        Respecting the rules of my sport or activity.

·        My commitment to fair play and respect for all* (respecting other athletes, coaches, team trainers and officials)

·        A concussion is a brain injury that can have both short- and long-term effects.

·        A blow to my head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that causes the brain to move around inside the skull may cause a concussion.

·        I don’t need to lose consciousness to have had a concussion.

·        I have a commitment to concussion recognition and reporting, including self-reporting of possible concussion and reporting to a designated person when and individual suspects that another individual may have sustained a concussion. (Meaning: If I think I might have a concussion I should stop participating in further training, practice or competition immediately, or tell an adult if I think another athlete has a concussion).

·        Continuing to participate in further training, practice or competition with a possible concussion increases my risk of more severe, longer lasting symptoms, and increases my risk of other injuries.

I will not hide injuries or concussion symptoms. I will speak up for myself and others.

·        I will not hide my symptoms. I will tell a coach, official, team trainer, parent or another adult I trust if I experience any symptoms of concussion.

·        If someone else tells me about concussion symptoms, or I see signs they might have a concussion, I will tell a coach, official, team trainer, parent or another adult I trust so they can help.

·        I understand that if I have a suspected concussion, I will be removed from sport and that I will not be able to return to training, practice or competition until I undergo a medical assessment by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner and have been medically cleared to return to training, practice or competition. 

·        I have a commitment to sharing any pertinent information regarding incidents of removal from sport with the athlete’s school and any other sport organization with which the athlete has registered* (Meaning: If I am diagnosed with a concussion, I understand that letting all my other coaches and teachers know about my injury will help them support me while I recover.)

I will take the time I need to recover because it is important for my health.

·        I understand my commitment to supporting the return-to-sport process (I will have to follow my sport organization’s Return-to-Sport Protocol).

·        I understand I will have to be medically cleared by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner before returning to training, practice, or competition.

·        I will respect my coaches, team trainers, parents, health-care professionals, and medical doctors and nurse practitioners, regarding my health and safety.

 

COACHES/ TRAINERS CODE OF CONDUCT‐ CONCUSSION AWARENESS (as per Little League Canada)

I can help prevent concussions through my:

·       Efforts to ensure that my athletes wear the proper equipment and wear it correctly.

·       Efforts to help my athletes develop their skills and strength so they can participate to

the best of their abilities.

·       Respect for the rules of my sport or activity and efforts to ensure that my athletes do,

·       too.

·       Commitment to fair play and respect for all (respecting other coaches, team trainers,

officials and all participants and ensuring my athletes respect others and play fair). *

I will care for the health and safety of all participants by taking concussions

seriously. I understand that:

·       A concussion is a brain injury that can have both short- and long-term effects.

·       A blow to the head, face, or neck, or a blow to the body may cause the brain to move

around inside the skull and result in a concussion.

·       A person doesn’t need to lose consciousness to have had a concussion.

·       An athlete with a suspected concussion should stop participating in training, practice

or competition immediately.

·       I have a commitment to concussion recognition and reporting, including self-reporting

of possible concussion and reporting to a designated person when an individual

suspects that another individual may have sustained a concussion. *

·       Continuing to participate in further training, practice or competition with a suspected

concussion increases a person’s risk of more severe, longer lasting symptoms, and

increases their risk of other injuries or even death.

I will create an environment where participants feel safe and comfortable

speaking up. I will:

·       Encourage athletes not to hide their symptoms, but to tell me, an official, parent or

another adult they trust if they experience any symptoms of concussion after an

impact.

·       Lead by example. I will tell a fellow coach, official, team trainer and seek medical

attention by a physician or nurse practitioner if I am experiencing any concussion

symptoms.

·       Understand and respect that any athlete with a suspected concussion must be

removed from sport and not permitted to return until they undergo a medical

assessment by a physician or nurse practitioner and have been medically cleared to

return to training, practice or competition.

·       For coaches only: Commit to providing opportunities before and after each training,

practice and competition to enable athletes to discuss potential issues related to

concussions. *

I will support all participants to take the time they need to recover.

·       I understand my commitment to supporting the return-to-sport process. *

·       I understand the athletes will have to be cleared by a physician or nurse practitioner

before returning to sport.

·       I will respect my fellow coaches, team trainers, parents, physicians and nurse

practitioners and any decisions made with regards to the health and safety of my

athletes.

I will help prevent concussions, through my:

·       Commitment to zero-tolerance for prohibited play that is considered high risk for

causing concussions. *

·       Acknowledgement of mandatory expulsion from competition for violating zero tolerance

for prohibited play that is considered high risk for causing concussions. *

·       Acknowledgement of the escalating consequences for those who repeatedly violate

the Concussion Code of Conduct. *