Review Parent, Manager, and Player Codes of Conduct
Our codes of conduct hold an important message about the proper role of parents, managers and players in our league.
Parent Code of Conduct
We, the Glendale Knights Board of Directors, have implemented the following Parent Code of Conduct for the important message that it holds about the role of parents in supporting the youth of our community and their child(ren) in sports.
The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are the foundations of sportsmanship and are demonstrated by the core principles of respect, responsibility, fairness, and good citizenship.
As a Glendale Knights Parent, I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for each child participating in GLL by adhering to the following code of conduct:
- I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support at all times.
- I will remember that children participate to have fun, and that the game is for our youth, not adults.
- I 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 or offensive language.
- I will teach my child(ren) that trying one's best in any situation is more important than winning.
- I will respect the officials and their authority during games.
- I will accept the decisions of the officials with grace and never challenge or question calls.
- I will refrain from challenging or questioning on-field calls or decisions by officials and/or managers and coaches.
- I will not confront or harass coaches, managers, and volunteer staff at any time before, during, or after games.
- Any questions or concerns about in-game decisions or conduct shall not be discussed within 24 hours after completion of a game.
- Any unresolved disputes will be addressed by the Glendale Knights Board of Directors.
- I will refrain from coaching my child(ren) or other players during games.
- I will be responsible for the conduct of my family members and friends that are present at Knights games and functions.
I agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to any of the below disciplinary action levied by the Glendale Knights Board of Directors could include, but is not limited to the following:
- Verbal/Written Warning
- Parental suspension for games/practices and/or team functions
- Player suspension for games/practices and/or team functions
- Parental season suspension
- Parental removal from all league activities
The Glendale Knights Board of Directors retain the sole authority to determine what, if any, disciplinary action is appropriate for any conduct infraction.
Managers/Coaches and Volunteer Code of Conduct
Youth sports programs play an important role in promoting the physical, social, and emotional development of children. As managers and coaches in Glendale Knights baseball you should be models of good sportsmanship and behavior for your child and all children in the community including participants and spectators alike.
The Glendale Knights ask that you pledge to be responsible for your words and actions while coaching, officiating, and participating in Glendale Knights events, and that you conform your behavior to the following Code Of Conduct:
- Place the emotional and physical well being of players ahead of personal desire to win.
- Treat each player as an individual, remembering the wide range of emotional and physical development within the same age group.
- Do your best to provide a safe playing environment for all players.
- Do your best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all players.
- Lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship towards all players.
- Teach the rules of the game to all players, officials, and parents.
- Remember that you are a youth sports coach and that the game is for children, not adults.
- Do not abuse or harass other coaches, umpires, parents, or players.
- Promote fun, fairness, and sportsmanship.
- Do not engage in the use of offensive language.
- Encourage all team members to treat all players, teammates, coaches, officials, and parents with respect.
- Emphasize and foster a team atmosphere that appreciates team achievements over individual achievements.
- Understand and follow league policies and league rules.
I agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subjected to any of the disciplinary action levied by the Glendale Knights Board of Directors that could include, but is not limited to the following:
- Verbal/Written warning
- Manager/coaches suspension for games
- Manager/coaches season suspension
- Manager/coach removal from all league activities
The Glendale Knights Board of Directors retain the sole authority to determine what, if any, disciplinary action is appropriate for any conduct infraction.
Player Code of Conduct
Player's responsibilities are to ALWAYS be respectful, be responsible, play fair, always do your best, and exhibit good sportsmanship.
As a Glendale Knights participant I hereby pledge that I will:
- Give maximum effort to helping my team at all practices and games.
- Encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials, and parents.
- Be a team player and support my teammates.
- Be on time and attend every practice and game that I can, and will notify my coaches if I cannot.
- Work hard to improve my skills.
- Do my best to listen and learn from my coaches.
- Encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity.
- Congratulate the other team after each game as a demonstration of sportsmanship.
- Refrain from insulting others, unfriendly language, or any form of verbal or physical abuse.
- Be generous when I win and gracious when I lose.
- Obey the rules of the game.
- Accept the decisions of the officials with grace and never challenge or question calls.
- Refrain from challenging or questioning on-field calls or decisions by officials and/or managers and coaches.
- Conduct myself with honor and dignity.
- Applaud the efforts of my teammates and opponents.
I agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action levied by the Glendale Knights Board of Directors that could include but is not limited to the following:
- Verbal/Written warning
- Player suspension for games
- Player suspension for season which may include postseason play (GLL All-Stars)
- Player being expelled from the league
The Glendale Knights Board of Directors retain the sole authority to determine what, if any, disciplinary action is appropriate for any conduct infraction.