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Elmora Youth League - Ethics Committee:
Policy Guideline 1.0
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORTSMANSHIP
GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR THE RULES OF THE CONTEST.
Know the rules. If you are uninformed, refrain from expressing opinions on officials or coaches. The spirit of GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP depends on conformance to a rule's intent as well as to the letter of a given
rule.
EXERCISE REPRESENTATIVE BEHAVIOR AT ALL TIMES.
The true value of
Little League competition relies upon everyone exhibiting behavior which is representative of a sound value base. Your behavior influences others whether you are aware of it or not.
RECOGNIZE AND APPRECIATE SKILLED PERFORMANCES REGARDLESS OF AFFILIATION.
Applause for an opponent's good performance displays generosity and is a courtesy that should be regularly practiced. This not only represents GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP but also reflects a true awareness of the
game by recognizing and acknowledging quality.
EXHIBIT RESPECT FOR THE OFFICIALS
Officials of any contest are
impartial arbitrators who are trained and who perform to the best of their ability. Mistakes by all those involved in the contests are a part of the game. The rule of GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP is to accept and abide by the
decisions made by the umpire. This is critical for young athletes to learn for later applications in life.
DISPLAY OPENLY A RESPECT FOR THE OPPONENT AT ALL TIMES.
Opponents should be treated cordially and accorded tolerance at all times. Be a positive representative for your team and family. This fundamental is the Golden Rule in action.
DISPLAY A PRIDE IN YOUR ACTIONS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY.
Never allow your
ego to interfere with good judgment and your responsibility as a League representative. Regardless of whether you are an adult, player, coach, or official, this value is paramount since it suggests that you care
about yourself and how others perceive you.
CONDUCT GUIDELINES AND BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
THE COACHES
- · Exemplify the highest moral character, behavior and leadership
, adhering to strong ethical and integrity standards. Practicing good citizenship is practicing good sportsmanship!
- · Respect the integrity and personality of the individual athlete.
- · Abide by and teach the rules of the game in letter and in spirit.
- · Set a good example for players and spectators to follow
--please refrain from arguments in front of players and spectators; no gestures which indicate an official or opposing coach does not know what he or she is doing or talking about; no throwing of any object
in disgust. Shake hands with the officials and opposing coaches before and after the contest in full view of the public.
- · Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. The officials are doing their best to help promote
athletics. Treating them with respect, even if you disagree with their judgment will only make a positive impression of you and your team in the eyes of all people at the event.
- · Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
- · Instruct participants and spectators in proper sportsmanship responsibilities and demand that they make sportsmanship the No. 1 priority.
- · Develop a program that rewards participants and spectators for displaying proper sportsmanship and enforces
penalties on those who do not abide by sportsmanship standards.
- · Be no party to the use of profanity, obscene language or improper actions.
- Accept and understand the seriousness of your responsibility, and the privilege of representing your league and the community.
- Live up to the standards of sportsmanship established by the league and the coaching staff.
- Learn the rules of the game thoroughly and discuss them with parents, fans, and other players. This will assist
both them and you in the achievement of a better understanding and appreciation of the game.
- Treat opponents the way you would like to be treated, as a guest or friend. Who better than yourselves can
understand all the hard work and team effort that is required of your sport?
- Wish opponents good luck before the game and congratulate them in a courteous manner following either victory or defeat.
- Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. The officials are doing their best to help promote you and
your sport. Treating them with respect, even if you disagree with their judgment, will only make a positive impression of you and your team in the eyes of the officials and all the people at the event.
- Remember that you are at the contest to support and yell for your team and to enjoy the skill and competition, not to intimidate or ridicule the other team or its fans.
- Remember that baseball is a learning experience for young athletes and that mistakes are sometimes made. Praise
athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as athletes and as people as you would praise a student working in the classroom.
- Learn the rules of the game, so that you may understand and appreciate why certain situations take place.
- Show respect for the opposing players, coaches and spectators. Treat them as you would treat a guest in your own home.
- Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. Understand that they are doing their best to help promote the
athlete, and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public.
- Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team.
- Refrain from the use of any controlled substances (alcohol, drugs, etc.) before, during and after the game on or near the site of the event (i.e. tailgating).
- Use only cheers that support and uplift the teams involved.
- Be a positive role model at events through your own actions and by censuring those around you whose behavior is unbecoming.
Pursuant to action taken by the Ethics Committee as
resolved by the Elmora Youth League Executive Board on April 18, 2001, the following penalties and procedures are instituted:
1. Any manager, coach or player who is ejected from a game is immediately suspended from the following
scheduled game. The offending party is further directed to appear before the Ethics Committee within 48 hours and explain his or her conduct. At that time additional penalties may be imposed at the
discretion of the Ethics Committee.
2. Any manager, coach or player accused in written form of gross misconduct may be suspended from all
baseball/softball/basketball activities. This suspension would continue throughout the investigation process. Upon written report of gross misconduct, the Ethics Committee shall convene within 48 hours
to investigate the complaint. The Ethics Committee shall forward their findings to the Executive Board within 24 hours of their meeting. At no time shall 72 hours pass between receipt of the written
complaint and action by the Executive Board if at all possible.
3. Depending on the nature of the misconduct, the Ethics Committee may recommend suitable punishment up
to a suspension for a full season or a lifetime ban subject to repeat offenses.
4. Any spectator accused in written form of gross misconduct may be subject to the
above investigation process. Depending on the nature of the misconduct, the Ethics Committee may recommend suitable punishment up to a suspension for a full season or a lifetime ban subject to repeat offenses
at all EYL sanctioned activity within the Thomas J. Hanratty Complex or any other EYL sanctioned sport or activity.
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