Wadsworth Youth Baseball

Player Code of Conduct Policy

Wadsworth Youth Baseball, to be referred to as WYB, has adopted this Player 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 player of WYB, the following “Expectation of Conduct” will apply at all WYB games, practices and all other league related activities: 

1) I will respect league officials, fans, coaches, umpires and other 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 all players in every way possible. 

5) I will refrain from profanity or display anger that draws attention away from the game. 

6) I will not demean, intimidate, verbally abuse or threaten any other players.

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 all players to display good sportsmanship, fair play and appropriate behavior at all times. 

11) I will support the rules and regulations of WYB.  

12) I will conduct myself appropriately at all WYB games, practices and activities.

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

Zero Tolerance Policy

WYB 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 that commits a violent offense will be banned from WYB events for the remainder of that season. His/her Child(ren) may also be removed from WYB for the remainder of that season, subject to a review and determination by the WYB Board of Directors. All league fees will be non-refundable for any violation of this policy.