Mid Valley Little League Code of Conduct
(Parents, Volunteers & Spectators)
We, the Board of Directors of Mid Valley Little League, have implemented the following Parent/Volunteer/Spectator Code of Conduct for the important message it holds about the proper role of parents in supporting their child in sports. Parents must read, understand and click “I Agree” in the registration form prior to their children participating in our league. Any parent, volunteer, or spectator guilty of improper conduct at any game or practice may be asked to leave any of Mid Valley Little League facilities (Dickson City, Olyphant, or Throop) and be suspended from the following game. Repeat violations may cause a multiple game suspension, or the season forfeiture of the privilege of attending all games.
The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles:
- Trustworthiness,
- Respect,
- Responsibility,
- Fairness,
- Caring, and
- Good Citizenship.
The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character.”
I therefore agree:
- I will not force my child to participate in sports.
- I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.
- I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
- I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
- To recognize that Mid Valley Little League Complex is a drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free zone; therefore, I (and my guests) will not use drugs; will not smoke or use any smokeless tobacco products will not use alcohol or appear intoxicated while in the stands, parking area or anywhere on the Little League Complex.
- I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other event (home or away).
- I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
- I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.
- I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
- I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
- I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
- I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
- I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
- I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
- I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
- I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
- I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.
PLEASE REMEMBER
- THESE ARE KIDS
- THIS IS A GAME
- COACHES ARE VOLUNTEERS
- UMPIRES ARE HUMAN
- THIS IS NOT PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL
- PARENTS SHOULD CHEER FOR EVERYONE
- POSITIVE CHEERING IS ENCOURAGED