Del Norte Little League
Parent/ Guardian Code of Conduct
1. I will insist my child follows the Player Code of Conduct. I will also follow all of the Player Code of Conduct rules.
2. I agree to cheer and support good team play and I will not be overly concerned with the outcome of the game.
3. I agree to let the coaches do the coaching and will refrain from coaching any player except to provide encouragement.
4. I agree to respect coaching decisions regarding playing time, position, and placement.
5. I agree to accept umpire decisions and understand that verbal abuse or harassment of umpires is detrimental to my child, the team, and the league. I further understand that verbal abuse or harassment may be grounds for my removal from the games.
6. I will not engage in public displays of anger.
7. I will not heckle, jeer, or distract players and I will not use profane or obnoxious language or display similar behavior.
8. I agree to be responsible for my guests and will ensure they follow the rules set forth in this document.
9. I agree to inform the coach or manager of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
10. I agree not to approach players or coaches before, during or immediately after games with anything other than congratulations, or to report a health concern as described above. All questions and concerns regarding players, coaches or umpires should be addressed in an atmosphere conducive to problem solving.
11. I agree to file in writing with the Executive Board of Directors complaints regarding violation of rules, questionable conduct, irreconcilable personality conflicts or abusive behavior by a player, manager, coach, umpire, or spectator within 24 hours of an occurrence of conduct.
12. I will set a good example of sportsmanship for my child and others to follow.
13. I will not use any drugs or alcohol while attending any little league game.
14. I shall remember all managers, coaches, officials, and board members are volunteers.
15. I will voluntarily remove myself from the field if directed to by a coach or board member.
16. If I physically abuse anyone, or threaten to physically abuse anyone, I will be immediately expelled from the Del Norte Little League field by any coach, umpire, or board member. I will not be allowed to return to the Del Norte Little League field or participate in any Del Norte Little League activity until the Executive Board of Directors approves my return.