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West
Shore
Triangle
Peninsula
Lower Vancouver Island
Layritz
Lambrick Park
Gordon Head
Esquimalt
Carnarvon-Allenby-Firemans
PBL Codes of Conduct
Codes of Conduct
Premier Baseball Association - Coaching Code of Conduct
The player/coach relationship is a privileged one. Coaches
play a critical role in the personal as well as the athletic development of
their players. They must understand and respect the inherent power imbalance
that exists in this relationship and must be extremely careful not to abuse it.
Coaches must also recognize that they are conduits through which the
values and goals of the Premier Baseball Association are channeled. Thus how a
player regards playing baseball is often dependent on the behavior of the coach.
A coach must not exploit this privileged relationship with players for
personal, ideological, material or other advantage.
Coaches are responsible for their own behavior as well as that of their
players. This Code of Conduct has been developed to aid coaches in
achieving a level of behavior that will allow them to assist their players in
becoming well-rounded, self confident and productive citizens.
- Coaches shall uphold the rules
and regulations of the Premier Baseball Association.
- Coaches shall actively uphold
the rules of baseball, the spirit of the rules of baseball, and expect players
to do the same.
- Coaches shall fulfill all
league, exhibition, invitational, play-off and championship competition and
event obligations in accordance with the expectation of the Premier Baseball
Association that all commitments are to be honored.
- Coaches shall treat all
players fairly and equitably, by refraining from discriminating against any
player with respect to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion,
family status, physical or mental disability, gender or sexual orientation.
- Coaches shall treat opponents
and officials with due respect both in victory and defeat and encourage
players to act accordingly.
- Coaches shall consider the
player’s future health and well being as foremost when making decisions
regarding an injured player’s ability to continue playing or training;
communication with registered medical practitioners and the parents in the
diagnosis is recommended.
- Coaches not use foul, profane,
harassing or offensive language or gestures in the conduct of coaching duties.
- Coaches shall not use physical
force in any kind in the conduct of coaching duties.
- Coaches shall not under any
circumstances, endorse, recommend or suggest the use of performance
enhancing drugs or supplements by any player.
- Coaches shall abstain from the
use of tobacco products and alcohol while in the presence of players and
discourage their use by players. Can(s) of chewing tobacco are not to
be on the playing field or kept in the back pocket of your baseball pants or
in the equipment bags of players. Umpires will immediately eject a player or
coach from the game should either of these tobacco violations occur.
- Coaches shall not under any
circumstances require or imply that a player must be involved in an external
program as part of their obligation to participate on their team.
- Coaches shall ensure and
educate players as to their responsibilities in contributing to a safe
environment.
- Coaches shall be aware of the
academic pressures placed on players and conduct practices and games in a
manner so as to allow for academic success.
- Coaches shall ensure an
environment for players that is free of harassment. Harassment takes
many forms but can generally be defined as behaviors, including comments
and/or conduct, that are insulting, intimidating, humiliating, hurtful,
malicious, degrading or otherwise offensive to an individual or group of
individuals or which creates an uncomfortable
environment.
- Coaches shall abide to a
dress code at all times by wearing traditional baseball clothing and
footwear while on the field during pre-game warm-up and games.
Premier Baseball Association - Player Code of Conduct
The actions of players are a reflection of themselves, their
team, the Premier Baseball Association and their community. A player’s
involvement in baseball provides opportunities and experiences that are
important to the development of a well- rounded individual; however, players
must remember that their participation in baseball and functions of the Premier
Baseball Association is a privilege, not a right.
Players shall:
1. Treat everyone with respect
- Treat team-mates, coaches, opponents, event organizers and
spectators with respect
- Respect and accept with dignity the decisions of officials
and the Premier Baseball Association
- Be generous in winning and graceful in losing
2. Exercise self -control at all times
- Remember that there is no place in baseball for drugs,
performance enhancing drugs or supplements, alcohol or tobacco products
- Refrain from unsportsmanlike gestures, talk, language, or
profanity. Taunting or teasing players on the opposing is not acceptable.
- Refrain from throwing equipment in disgust (bat, helmet,
glove, or any object)
- Refrain from the use of physical force outside of the rules
of the game
- Follow the guidelines set forth by your coach for your team
and program
- Follow the guidelines set forth by the Premier Baseball
Association for plays and teams in the PBL
3. Play fair
- Play within the rules and the spirit of the rules of the
game at all times
- Play within the rules and the spirit of the rules of the
Premier Baseball Association at all times
Premier Baseball Association - Parent & Spectator Code of
Conduct
As parents and spectators we must remember that our coaches and
umpires are volunteers. They are doing the best that they can to teach the
players the game, rules, and to act properly on and off the field. The Premier
Baseball Association appreciates the job they are doing and expect parents to
acknowledge their efforts as well.
Everyone participating in the Premier Baseball Association whether as players,
coaches, officials, parents or spectators, is entitled to do so in an
environment of courtesy and safety. Parents and spectators are encouraged and
welcomed to attend all games and special functions hosted by the Premier
Baseball Association.
Parents/spectators should:
1. Treat everyone with respect
- Cheer in a positive manner for all competitors
- Respect the decisions of officials; they do not care who
wins
- Do not interfere with the play or competition
- Be courteous and respectful to other spectators, all
competitors, coaches, event organizers and officials
2. Exercise self -control at all times
- Respect the rules and regulations of the facility and the
Premier Baseball Association
- Refrain from disrespectful conduct of any sort, including
profanity, obscene gestures, offensive remarks, taunting or other actions that
demean any individual. A “zero tolerance” on these points will be taken
- Refrain from the use of physical force of any kind
including the use of threat of violence in any form
- Refrain from the use of alcoholic beverages or illegal
drugs near the fields or spectator areas
- Refrain from dugout visits during a game
3. Warnings and Ejections
- Any parent or spectator engaged in profane, rude or
threatening speech, gestures or actions are subject to ejection from
the park by the umpires or a member of the Board of Directors of the Premier
Baseball Association.
Umpires have been given the authority by the Premier Baseball Association
to determine whether a game continues; the game may be suspended or
forfeited until or terminated unless, the violator ceases his or her conduct
or leaves the park following their ejection.
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