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GREATER WHITELAND BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
CODE OF CONDUCT
I. PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE
The Greater Whiteland Baseball Association recognizes the positive effect of participation in extracurricular activities; however, the need exists to start a uniform code of conduct for extracurricular activities. The purpose of this code is to assist players, coaches and parents in make positive decisions when participating and/or attending a Greater Whiteland Baseball Association contest.
It is a privilege to participate in and/or attend a baseball game. Spectators and coaches are expected to exhibit pride in self and in his/her team. They are expected to exemplify standards consistent with good citizenship as well as good sportsmanship.
Please read the rules carefully. Your signature on the section of the sign-up form labeled “Acknowledgement of Greater Whiteland Baseball Code of Conduct” indicates you, and any guest who attends the contest with you, understand the rules and will abide by them.
II. RULES
Each participant, coach and/or parent must comply with the following rules:
A. Each participant must have a signed “Code of Conduct” form on file before participating in any contest.
B. Each participant, coach and/or spectator will conduct themselves as ladies or gentlemen at all times. The following types of behavior will NOT be tolerated:
1. Yelling at umpires, coaches, participants, game workers or spectators in a degrading or disrespectful manner.
2. Throwing any objects on the field.
3. Entering the playing field at anytime before, during or after any contest unless instructed to do so by Association officials.
4. Conduct that will disrupt the continuation of any contest.
C. All participants must regularly attend all practices.
III. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
Violations of any of the rules mentioned above may result in any or all of the following consequences:
1. Requested removal from field and/or Baseball Park.
2. One game suspension from participating in or attending a baseball game at GWBA.
3. Multiple game suspensions from participating in or attending a baseball game at GWBA.
4. Removal of participants from the team and/or total ban from the GWBA.
IV. RULE ENFORCEMENT
A. GWBA Executive Board has final approval over any penalty.
B. GWBA Board reserves the right to use whatever means necessary to enforce the rules and penalties mentioned above.
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