Code of Conduct

            Pembroke Youth Baseball League

Purpose:
Pembroke Youth Baseball League is dedicated to the principal of providing the opportunity for all
children of Pembroke to play baseball in a competitive, fair and safe atmosphere.

Players Code of Conduct:
All players are expected to show respect to players, coaches and umpires, both on and off the field.
Players are not to engage in any arguments with other players, coaches or umpires during a game.
Players shall respect all equipment and abuse of any equipment will not be tolerated. Players will be
held responsible for any equipment damaged due to abuse.

Any player ejected from a game for un-sportsman like conduct, including foul language, fighting or
abuse of equipment will be suspended for a minimum of one game. The player will not be allowed to
return to play until he and his parents appear before the Executive Board of Directors to review the
incident and determine if additional action is to be taken.


Parents Code of Conduct:
Parents are the ultimate role models for their children and are expected to support the principles of
good sportsmanship and fair play.

Parents are to insure their child arrives on time and ready to play for all practices and games.
Parents are expected to be supportive of the players and not to engage in argumentative behavior
with players or coaches or umpires.

If you or your child has questions or concerns please bring them to the attention of the coach. If you
are not satisfied or need additional guidance please seek out the league Director or member of the
Executive Board.
Parents are requested not to smoke near the fields or near the players. Coaches reserve the right to
ask you not to smoke near the bench areas or players. If you do not comply with this request the
coach may request intervention by the League Director or Executive Board.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden at all games and practices. This is a town
ordinance and it will be enforced. Violations of this policy will result in actions taken by the Executive
Board.

If a parent is ejected from the field by an umpire or a Coach, that parent shall appear before the
Executive Board prior to being allowed to return to the field. If a parents actions are not consistent
with the goals of promoting good sportsmanship and fair play, it will be brought to the attention of the
League Director for disciplinary action.

Coaches Code of Conduct:
Coaches are role models and leaders for their teams. Your actions and conduct have a major impact
on how your players behave.

All Coach's are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Coach's are
expected to control their players and fans and work with the umpires to defuse potential
disagreements.
Coach's are not to engage in heated arguments with umpires, coach's or players. This type of
behavior will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action.

Coach's and Assistant Coach's are not permitted to smoke on or near the field. This includes
practices as well as games. You are setting an example for the children. Abuse of this rule will result
in disciplinary action from the League.

Any Coach ejected from a game will be suspended for an additional game by the league. Before the
Coach can return to his team he must appear before the Executive Board of Directors to determine if
additional actions are required.