Beachwood Pine Beach Little League
Team Manager/Coaches
Code of Conduct

 We, the Beachwood Pine Beach Little League, have implemented the following Team Manager/Coaches Code of Conduct for the important message it holds about the proper role of team managers and coaches in supporting their players in sports. All Team Managers and Coaches should read, understand and sign this form prior to participating in our league for the upcoming season. 

Any Team Manager or Coach guilty of improper conduct at any game or practice will be asked to leave the sports facility and be suspended from the following game. Repeat violations may cause a multiple game suspension, or the season forfeiture of the privilege of attending all games. 

Preamble 

The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: 

• Trustworthiness,
• Respect,
•  Responsibility,
•  Fairness,
•  Caring, and
•  Good Citizenship.

The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character.”

I therefore agree/understand:

1.     I will promote good sportsmanship, teach good baseball skills, and have fun in the process.

2.     I realize, accept and will practice the principle that a teams’ reputation is built not only on its playing ability, but also on its sportsmanship, courtesy and manner.

3.     That physical and verbal abuse of an official, coach, player, or spectator, including obscene gestures, will not be tolerated and that the offender may be removed from the fields at the discretion of the Beachwood Pine Beach Little League Board.

4.     Team Managers and Coaches will refrain from complaining about perceived bad calls to players and fans.

5.     All discussions will be held in conversational tones. Under no circumstances will a coach yell at an umpire, fan or opposing coach.

6.     Profanity is expressly forbidden at all times during both practices and games.

7.     Alcohol, tobacco, and the use of any type of illegal drugs are prohibited at all games and practices.

8.     I will know and understand the rules and abide by them (whether local or international).

9.     I will instruct my team members in the rules and coach my team in such a way as to motivate each player to compete according to the rules at all times.

10.  I will adhere to all Little League safety guidelines from the BPBLL ASAP Plan

11.  All team managers and coaches will ensure that each player gets minimum opportunities to bat and play the field in each game.

12.  I will comply with the Player/Parents Code of Conduct.

13.  I will be responsible in caring for League provided equipment to my team, use of the fields and dugouts.

14.  As a Team Manager/Coach of the league, I will maintain an open line of communication with players and their parents.

15.  I will conduct practices in an organized and productive manner to the best of my ability. 

16.  The Team Manager/Coaches are appointed by the league to be responsible for the team’s actions on the field.

Beachwood Pine Beach Little League has a ZERO Tolerance policy for any aggressive or inappropriate physical contact with any player, coach, umpire, parent/fan or other person. Any breach of the Team Manager/Coaches Code of Conduct is grounds for immediate action, including removal from the position or suspension; whichever the BPBLL Board sees fit.