Parent Code of Conduct

Wadsworth Youth Softball

Parent Code of Conduct Policy

 

Wadsworth Youth Softball, referred to as WYS, has adopted this Parent Code of Conduct Policy with the goal of promoting positive behavior and interaction among players, coaches, managers, umpires, and spectators, and to ensure an enjoyable atmosphere for all participants.

As a parent of a child playing in WYS, the following "Expectation of Conduct" will apply at all WYS games, practices, and other league-related activities:

  1. I will respect league officials, fans, coaches, umpires, and players.
  2. I will respect decisions made by league officials.
  3. I will not interfere in any way with the playing of the game.
  4. I will positively support teams in every way possible.
  5. I will refrain from profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the game.
  6. I will not demean, intimidate, verbally abuse, or threaten any child, coach, umpire, or league official.
  7. I will not confront, argue with, or threaten any coach, umpire, or league official.
  8. I will treat competition as a game and keep winning in its proper place.
  9. I will not criticize officials in any way or show displays of anger with an official’s call.
  10. I will encourage my child to display good sportsmanship, fair play, and appropriate behavior at all times.
  11. I will support the rules and regulations of WYS.
  12. I will conduct myself appropriately at all WYS games, practices, and activities.


Any participant who does not conform to the “Expectation of Conduct” may be subject to penalties levied at the sole discretion of the WYS Board of Directors.

 

Zero Tolerance Policy

 

WYS will implement a “Zero Tolerance” policy for any behavior deemed violent in nature. For the purpose of this policy, violence includes, but is not limited to, the following behaviors:

  1. Verbal assaults
  2. Threats and attempts to intimidate
  3. Throwing articles in a deliberate or aggressive manner
  4. Aggressive approaches to another individual
  5. Attempted or physical striking of another individual
  6. Attempts to goad or incite violence in others
  7. Vandalism to building or property
  8. Racial or ethnic slurs
  9. Use of profanity


Any person who commits a violent offense will be banned from WYS events for the remainder of that season. Their child(ren) may also be removed from WYS for the remainder of that season, subject to a review and determination by the WYS Board of Directors. All league fees will be non-refundable for any violation of this policy.

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