2023 Player/ Parent Code of Conduct Agreement
This player/ parent code of conduct is not intended to be an all‐inclusive list of rules concerning player/ parent behavior. All players and parents registered to play on a Levittown American team are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is above and beyond respectful of others and reflects positively on the Levittown American community.
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 the Levittown American community by showing good sportsmanship at all times, win or lose.
Respect, Integrity and Pursuit of Excellence: 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. Strive to excellence.
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.
3. No swearing, harassment, or inappropriate behavior or language will be tolerated.
4. No throwing of any equipment or any other items. This includes during practices, games and while at our and other leagues complexes.
5. Always have a positive attitude win or lose.
6. Teamwork is not a preference; it is a requirement‐ Encourage one another.
7. Always support your team and teammates. Be the first to praise others and the last brag or draw attention to yourself.
8. Be the first to lead by example and the last to violate team standards or rules.
9. Attend every practice and every game, and agree to notify your coach if you cannot be there.
10. Be responsible to help clean up the field, dugout after all practices and games.
11. No use of Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs or vape apparatuses will be tolerated
12. No defaming of coaches, teammates VIA any electronic or social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) text messages, etc.
13. Work at home to improve your skills. Always pay attention to your coach’s instructions.
14. Always give your best effort in practices and games. When you fail, do your best again.
15. HAVEFUN...
Parent/ Guardian Responsibility: Each parent will agree to the following: (This also includes all family members and friends of players attending games.)
1. Allow for a 24hour “COOLDOWN, 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.
2. Respect all Coaches, Teammates, Parents, Opponents, Spectators, and Umpires.
3. Be respectful of your coach’s decisions. Remember they are the ones that are putting in the extra time and effort.
4. Ask how you can help your coaches out at practices, and games.
5. Encourage your child to play by the rules. Remember that children learn best by example, be supportive of both teams when good plays are made.
6. 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 child will benefit. Any parent that cannot refrain from such behavior will be asked to leave.
7. Refrain from coaching your child or other players during games and practices, unless you are one of the official coaches of the team.
8. 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.
9. Spend time with my child at home on skill development. Use positive encouragement to your player, his or her teammates, and coaches. All people perform at their best when they feel they are supported
10. Inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of your child or the safety of others.
11. No defaming of coaches, players, or other parents VIA any electronic or social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) text messages, etc.
12. No use of Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs or vape apparatuses will be tolerated.
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.
Discipline Policy/Consequences: Each player and parent are advised of the following discipline policy and consequences for any and all inappropriate conduct.
Any and All actions may include but are not limited to the following repercussions:
1. Verbal warning
2. Meeting with the Rules Committee
3. Suspension
4. Dismissal
Thank You
Levittown American