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Teel Ravens Player/ Parent Code of Conduct Agreement

 

The Teel Ravens organization is committed to providing a positive, safe environment for young players to learn and enjoy the game of baseball.   At the same time, we feel that playing baseball is a good opportunity to teach the boys sportsmanship, respect for others, how to win and lose gracefully, and how to take care of themselves.  We believe many valuable life lessons can be learned by being a part of a team. 

 

All players registered to play on a Teel Ravens baseball team and their parents are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is above and beyond respectful of others and reflects positively on the Teel Ravens organization and the game of baseball.  This player/ parent code of conduct is not intended to be an all‐inclusive list of rules concerning player/ parent behavior.  By accepting a position on a Ravens team, both player and parent agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.

 

Sportsmanship: All players and parents must learn and display a sense of fair play. Be humble in victory, gracious in defeat. Players and parents must represent your team and the Ravens organization by showing good sportsmanship at all times, win or lose.

 

Respect, Integrity and Pursuit of Excellence: The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and 6 core principles:

 

• Trustworthiness

• Respect

• Responsibility

• Fairness

• Caring

• Good Citizenship

 

All players and parents must treat all others as you expect to be treated. Strive to perform each aspect of the game to the highest level of your ability and with the highest level of integrity and fair play. Support your team and teammates at all times. Respect all opponents’ players and parents at all times. 

 

Player Conduct: Each player will agree to the following:

 

1. Respect your Coaches, Teammates, Parents, Opponents, Spectators, and Umpires.

 

2. Never argue with an umpire’s call or decision.(Umpires’s do not decide the outcome of a game)

 

3. No swearing, harassment, inappropriate behavior or language will be tolerated.

 

4. Always have a positive attitude win or lose.  

 

5.  Players are responsible for their own gear, drinks, other supplies during games and practices. 

 

6.  Be respectful of your surroundings.  It is not acceptable to jump fences, deface property, or litter.  We will use gates and other designated entrances and keep the dugouts and bull pens clean.

 

7. Teamwork is not a preference, it is a requirement‐ Encourage one another. Always support your team and teammates. Be the first to praise others and the last to brag or draw attention to yourself.

 

8. Be the first to lead by example.

 

9. Attend every practice and every game, and notify your coach if you cannot be there.

 

10.  No use of Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs will be Tolerated

 

11. No defaming of coaches, teammates VIA any electronic or social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) text messages, etc.   Players who violate this rule will be immediately removed from the team.

 

12. Work at home to improve your skills. Always pay attention to your coach’s instructions.  

 

13. Always give your best effort in practices and games.   

 

14. HAVE FUN…  

 

Parent/ Guardian Responsibility: Each parent will agree to the following:

 

1.  Be a positive role model for your player.  Demonstrate by example the proper behavior. Remember that children learn best by example, be supportive of both teams.  Do not embarrass your team by yelling at players, coaches, umpires or spectators. By showing a positive attitude toward the game and all of its participants your son will benefit. Any parent that cannot refrain from such behavior will be asked to leave.   

 

2. Respect your Sons Coaches, Teammates, Parents, Opponents, Spectators, and Umpires.

 

3. Be respectful of your coach’s decisions. They are there to teach and coach.  Let them do their job.  Instructing your player during a game or practices only adds confusion and uncertainty for the player and undermines the coach.    

 

4.  Stay out of the dugout and off the field during games and practices.  Make your player responsible for his own gear and supplies before arriving.   

 

5. Encourage your child to play by the rules.

 

6. Have your player at practices and games on time. If there are circumstances that will prevent this communicate this to the coach in a timely manner.  

 

7. Spend time with your son at home on skill development.  

 

8. Use positive encouragement to your player, his teammates, and coaches. All people perform at their best when they feel they are supported

 

9. No defaming of coaches, players, or other parents VIA any electronic or social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) text messages, etc.  Unfortunately, your child will have to be immediately removed from the team if this rule is violated. 

 

10. Allow for a 24 hour “COOL DOWN, be OBJECTIVE” period before you discuss any serious concerns you have with a coach before communicating with that coach in a constructive and adult manner.  

 

Anti‐Harassment Policy: Each player/parent will agree to the following: No player or parent shall engage in violent behavior toward another player or parent because of his/her race, religion, sex, or ethnic origin. No player or parent shall engage in verbal conduct related to another player or parent because of his/her race, religion, sex, or ethnic origin when the conduct:

 

● Creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive team environment.

 

● Substantially or reasonably interferes with a player’s team participation.

 

● Adversely affects a player’s team opportunities.

 

Any player or parent found to have engaged in such prohibited conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate dismissal and/ or a formal apology to the offended individual and team.   

 

As a condition of playing on the Teel Ravens, we the parent/parents and Guardian of the player and the player, understand and agree to the Code of Conduct.