League Code of Conduct
To further the understanding of how this league should conduct itself we have
instituted a code of conduct for all players, parents, coaches, and officials to follow.
The intent is not to limit a person’s involvement, but to help define guidelines of how to
conduct oneself to uphold the high standards of this league.
“Baseball is something more than a game to an American boy; it is his training field for
life work. Destroy his faith in its squareness and honesty and you have destroyed
something more; you have planted suspicion of all things in his heart.”
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis (MLB Commissioner)
Players
Shall refrain from the following conduct:
 Use of tobacco, alcohol or any other illegal drugs.
 Participating in any activity that could be deemed as unlawful.
 Umpire abuse of any kind.
 Throwing of any object in a show of anger or disgust.
 Foul or obscene language or gestures.
 Harassment, verbal or physical altercations, or any other un-sportsman like
conduct with other players, coaches or parents.
 Disrespect of coaches or managers. These people have donated their time and
effort to make this league possible. You owe thanks to all who donate their time.
Shall encourage or involve themselves in the following:
 Display good sportsmanship and positive attitude in uniform and in street clothes.
 Be a contributor to BBR. By becoming a member of BBR you have decided to
always give 100%, not only to teammates and the program, but to the community
as well.
 Shall behave in a manner that does not destroy team moral but, one that
encourages it.
 Shall encourage everyone to become better players and better people.
 Leave each other, each dugout, each ballpark, and each situation in better shape
than we found it.
Parents
We ask that you refrain from the following:
 Use of tobacco, alcohol or other illegal drugs during any BBR activity or event.
 Foul or obscene language or gestures.
 Arguing with umpires coaches, players, other parents or spectators
 Belittling or intentionally embarrassing opposing players, coaches, or spectators.
 Approaching a coach, manager or league officer concerning a grievance while
other players or parents are present.
We ask you to encourage to:
 Demand a tobacco, alcohol and drug free environment for their child to
participate in.
 Address challenges and conflicts directly and promptly and respectfully. No
parent should feel that any member of BBR is unapproachable. When dealing
with a challenging issue it is our belief that there is a proper manner in which
these issues should be addressed, and will be addressed by our coaches,
managers, or league officials. These issues will be dealt with promptly and in the
best interest of all those involved.
 Demand of yourself and of your child to treat all players, coaches, officials, and
spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
 Try to volunteer in someway or on some level in support of BBR. Be a supportive,
positive individual for my child and for the interest of the organization.
We ask that parents also observe the following requests:
 Remember that this is a game played by children for their enjoyment.
 Praise all children for competing fairly, trying hard, and displaying good
sportsmanship.
 Take practices and games seriously making sure players are on time as
scheduled. To do this is a show of respect to not only to the players, but all those
involved in this program.
Coaches/managers/officials:
Shall refrain from the following conduct
 Use of tobacco, alcohol or other illegal drugs.
 Foul or obscene language or gestures.
 Arguing with umpires, other coaches, spectators, parents or players.
 Any unsportsmanlike conduct that does not represent the high standards of BBR.
 Belittling or intentionally embarrassing opposing players, coaches, or spectators.
 Treatment of players differently based upon ability, race, creed, sex, and /or age.
Shall encourage or involve themselves in the following:
 Display good sportsmanship at all times.
 Investing oneself in the best interest and fairness of not only the game, but of the
life lessons to be learned from a person in such a position.
 Displaying to the community and those who surround BBR that we are pillars of
the community.
 Respecting all those involved: players, parents, coaches, umpires, and officials.
 Understanding that BBR is a commitment, not only on your part, but also for the
parents and players. It is imperative to keep the families of players well informed
of schedules and expectations dealing with scheduling.
 Understanding that you are not alone in dealing with disputes. You have a strong
organization to assist with resolution of problems, issues, or disputes. If disputes
arise you should feel that you can solve these issues in a manor that is in the
best interest of all those involved.
 Leaving each other, each dugout, each ballpark, each situation in better shape
than we found it.
Infractions may result in the following action
 Verbal warning.
 Written warning.
 Ejection from a game
 Suspension for one or more games.
Infractions in only the most serious cases may result in expulsion from the league for the
remainder of the season.
Managers/coaches have the right to issue the following disciplinary action for infractions
 Verbal and/or written apology to those involved including but not limited to team,
organization, parents or player.
 Loss of playing time. Not to exceed one game.
Any action deemed more serious shall be handed over to league officials for review and
disciplinary action. Only the Board of Directors has the authority to remove a player from
a team or the league.