Zero Tolerance / Code of Conduct Policy

SSLYBA Mission Statement

It is the mission of SSLYBA to provide instructional baseball and softball programs and education clinics, workshops, lessons and competition to the youth of Sheffield Village, Sheffield Lake and our neighboring communities, to emphasize the value of sportsmanship and the spirit of competition and to instill the virtues of teamwork while teaching how to win and lose with dignity.

SSLYBA Zero Tolerance Policy

TO ALL COACHES, PARENTS, UMPIRES AND PLAYERS IN THE SSLYBA

The SSLYBA Board is taking a stance of “ZERO TOLERANCE”

The following policies will be strictly enforced:

1. Any parent / fan enteringthe field of play for any reason will be requiredto leave the VolunteerField Complex immediately.
2. ANY FOUL OR OFFENSIVE LANGUAGEused by an individual and heard by an SSLYBA Board Member or Umpire will be cause for immediate removal from the VolunteerField Complex. The individual will be suspendedfrom attending functions at the Complex for a one-weekperiod from the time of the offense.
3. Any physical threats or intent to injure made by any player, coach, fan or board memberin any way, shape orform will also be cause for immediate removal from the VolunteerField Complex.

In summary, the Head Coach is ultimately responsiblefor the conduct of his or her players, coaches and fans. If you are asked to leave the Volunteer Field Complex for violations of policy and refuse to leave, your team will forfeit that game.

The SSLYBA Board will reserve the right to review any violations and administer disciplinary actions up to and including a forfeit of game(s) and exclusion from participation in the World Series.

SSLYBA Parent / Spectator Code of Conduct

I recognize that the umpire is in complete charge of the game and for the sake of the players, his or her decision must be respected. If I have a complaint concerning specific umpire, I will register a complaint with the Head of Umpires. I will treat all coaches courteously and will not disagree with their coaching methods or decisions in front of the team members. Any parent-coach conferences will be held in private at the convenience of both parties. I will register all serious grievances concerning the program in writing to the SSLYBA Board. My behavior and language on the sidelines will set a good example for our children and will be of a positive and encouraging nature.

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