Code of Conduct

The Board of Directors of Point Loma Little League has mandated the following Code of Conduct. All Managers, Coaches, Board Members, Parents and Players are responsible for their behavior and any violation of this code will result in appropriate action being taken by the League. 

PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT
1.     I will learn the rules of the game and follow them.
2.     I will always be respectful of my teammates, coaching staff, umpires and the property of Point Loma Little League and field and I will not use any form of communication to include but not limited to email, texts, and other forms of social media in a negative, hurtful, or harmful way against teammates, coaching staff, umpires and the property of Point Loma Little League and field
3.     I will encourage my teammates and not criticize their mistakes or the mistakes of the players on the opposing team.
4.     I will bring problems to the attention of my coach.
5.     I will not use unsportsmanlike conduct.  This means I will not become angry, make unfriendly remarks, hit or threaten someone else, or use any equipment to hit or threaten someone else.
6.     I will not throw a bat, ball or equipment in anger.
7.     I will not start a fight.
8.     I will not use bad language.
9.     I will not boo, taunt, or refuse to shake another player’s hand after a game. 
10.  I will not use smokeless tobacco, smoke, or “vape” during any PLLL function.
11.  I will treat everyone with respect.  It doesn’t matter where they are from, what their race is, whether they are a boy or a girl, or whether they play well or not. 
12.  I understand I may be forced to leave the league if I do not follow any of these  rules. 
13.  If I hit or hurt anyone, or threaten to hit or hurt anyone, I will be expelled immediately from the Point Loma Little League field by any coach, umpire or board member.  I will not be allowed to return to the Point Loma Little League field or participate in any Point Loma Little League activity until the Board of Directors approves my return. 
14.  I agree to win without boasting, lose without making excuses, and to never give up. 
15.  I will not ride on motorized vehicles (motorized scooters, bicycles, and skateboards) around the park when there are any type of practices or games taking place.  Electric bicycles are only permitted on the perimeter of the park. They shall not be ridden between the Major and Minor bleacher seating areas, nor through the Snack Shack viewing area by players or community members during league activities.  Players may walk their bikes through the fields and lock adjacent to practice areas.
16.  I will not use any form of communication to include but not limited to email, texts,  and other forms of social media in a negative, hurtful, or harmful way against teammates, coaching staff, umpires and the property of Point Loma Little League and field.
17.  I agree to abide by local Parks & Rec signage/rules.  



Parent Code of Conduct

PARENT’S CODE OF CONDUCT
1.     I will insist my child follows all of the above rules.  I will follow all of the above rules and discuss these rules with any family member or family friend that may be involved with any PLLL function.
2.     I agree to cheer and support good team play and I will not be overly concerned with the outcome of the game.
3.     I agree to uphold my commitment to the league by working a minimum of one snack shack shift per season, per registered player, or find a suitable/approved replacement. I understand by not meeting the minimum requirement for each player could directly impact my players eligibility for all-stars, or future participation in the league. Our league is powered entirely by volunteers, and we count on our registered families to fulfill the snack shack shifts every season.
4.     I agree to let the coaches do the coaching and will refrain from coaching any player except to provide encouragement.
5.     I agree to respect coaching decisions regarding playing time, position and placement.
6.     I agree to accept umpire decisions and understand that verbal abuse or harassment of umpires is detrimental to my child, the team and the league. I further understand that verbal abuse or harassment may be grounds for my removal from the games. 
7.     I will not engage in public displays of anger. 
8.     I will not heckle, jeer or distract players and I will not use profane or obnoxious language or display similar behavior.
9.     I agree to be responsible for my guests and will ensure they follow the rules set forth in this document.
10.  I agree not to approach players or coaches before, during or immediately after games with anything other than congratulations.  All questions and concerns regarding players, coaches or umpires should be addressed in an atmosphere conducive to problem solving. 
11.  I agree to file in writing with the Board of Directors complaints regarding 
12.  violation of rules, questionable conduct, irreconcilable personality conflicts or abusive behavior by a player, coach, umpire or spectator within 24 hours of an occurrence of conduct. 
13.  I will set a good example of sportsmanship for my child and others to follow. 
14.  I will not use any drugs or alcohol while attending any little league game. 
15.  I shall remember all managers, coaches, officials and board members are volunteers. 
16.  I will voluntarily remove myself from the field if directed to by a coach or board member. 
17.  If I physically abuse anyone, or threaten to physically abuse anyone, I will be immediately expelled from the Point Loma Little League field by any coach, umpire or board member.  I will not be allowed to return to the Point Loma Little League field or participate in any Point Loma Little League activity until the Board of Directors approves my return. 
18.  I will not use any form of communication to include but not limited to email, texts,    and other forms of social media in a negative, hurtful, or harmful way against teammates, coaching staff, umpires and the property of Point Loma Little League and field

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