COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT
Mission Statement:
Quakertown Youth Baseball Association is a program of service to the members of the community. It is geared to provide an outlet for healthy activity and training under good leadership in the atmosphere of wholesome community participation.
I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement; and to the best of my ability teach good sportsmanship, and the game of baseball with a focus on fundamental skill development in a fun environment for all participants. Additionally, I promise to uphold the rules and regulations of QYBA and remember that this is a game played by amateurs.
I understand that this Code applies not only to myself but also to any extended family or guest for which I invite to any QYBA event and further acknowledge I will be responsible for.
At all times coaches representing players of QYBA shall refrain from:
Comply with all applicable laws, codes and ordnances which can be found at:
Not Smoke and/or Use Smokeless Tobacco, at QYBA Game or Practice.
1st Offense - Written warning
2nd Offense - One game suspension
3rd Offense - Suspension for remainder of calendar year
Not use nor have in possession any Alcoholic beverages and possession or use of any illegal substance at any QYBA game or Practice.
1st Offense - Suspension for remainder of calendar year.
Accept any Umpire’s decision, which involves judgment such as whether a hit is fair or foul, whether a pitch is a strike or a ball, or whether a runner is safe or out, as final. Any umpire complaint is filed.
1st Offense - Written warning
2nd Offense - One game suspension (includes all ejections)
3rd Offense - Suspension for remainder of calendar year (includes 2nd ejection)
Not use profane language or be verbally abusive to any player, parent, coach or umpire. (Verbal abuse includes but is not limited to: demeaning comments, threatening, abusive, or profane language or any similar hand or body gesture.)
1st Offense - Written warning
2nd Offense - One game suspension
3rd Offense - Suspension for remainder of calendar year
Not be physically abusive to any player, any parents, any coach or umpire. Physical abuse includes but is not limited to: hitting, slapping, pushing, spitting, kicking or striking in any way with any part of the body or any physical implement.
1st Offense - Suspension for remainder of calendar year
Not deliberately incite any unsportsmanlike conduct.
1st Offense - Written warning
2nd Offense - One game suspension
3rd Offense - Suspension for remainder of calendar year
(Suspended must apply for reinstatement from the QYBA Board for next calendar year)