General Code of Conduct

Carmichael Little League is a recreational baseball program. During some games/seasons, the level of competition is increased causing more tension. We all need to be reminded from time to time that our main goal is to ensure that the players have a safe and fun environment where they can learn and grow.

With that in mind, Carmichael Little League has no tolerance for poor or negative game attitudes. We expect all fans, parents, managers and coaches to set a good example for the team/players. This will be enforced in two ways:
1. Our umpires have the final call on the field and no one is allowed to argue a call by the umpire. The umpire will deal with the actions/attitudes of anyone within the fences. If there are issues outside the fence, the umpires will ask the Team Manager to deal with the issue.
2. At all times, the Board will provide an Officer On Duty, or White Hat. This person has final say on all actions/attitudes of anyone outside of the fences. One warning may be given depending on the severity of the action/attitude. If after a warning, the actions/attitudes continue, the offender will be removed/ejected from the game and/or park.

No Board Member, Manager, Coach, Player, or Spectator shall:
• At any time, lay a hand upon, push, shove, strike, and feint to throw or threaten any individual
• At any time use violence, unfriendly language, racial slurs or insults towards any individual.
• Be guilty of heaping personal verbal or physical abuse upon any official for any real or imaginary belief of wrong decisions or judgment.
• Be guilty of objectionable demonstration of dissent at an official's decision by throwing of gloves, helmets, hats, bats, balls or any other forceful unsportsmanlike action.
• Be guilty of using unnecessarily rough tactics in the play of a game and/or against the body of an opposing player.
• Be guilty of physical attack upon any board member, umpire, manager, coach, player or spectator.
• Be guilty of the use of profane, obscene or vulgar language in any manner at any time.
• Appear on the field of play, stands, or anywhere on any Little League field or complexes, and all Little League and Carmichael Little League functions, while in an intoxicated state at any time. "Intoxicated" will be defined as an odor of alcohol on one's breath or clothing, or a behavior issue.
• Be guilty of gambling upon any play or outcome of any game with anyone at any time.
• The use of tobacco and/or marijuana products, or any illegal drug or controlled substance anywhere on the premises and/or within park boundaries is prohibited as posted by Carmichael Recreation and Parks District, La Sierra Community Center and Sacramento County. This includes all Little League and Carmichael Little League functions and fields.
• Be guilty of discussing publicly with spectators in a derogatory or abusive manner any play, decision or a personal opinion on any players during the game.
• Speak disrespectfully to any manager, coach, official or representative of the League.
• Be guilty of tampering or manipulation of any league rosters, schedules, draft positions or selections, official score books, rankings, financial records, or procedures.
• Be guilty of challenging any umpire's authority. The umpires shall have the authority and discretion during a game to penalize the offender according to the infraction up to and including the removal from the game and/or park.

 

Parent Code of Conduct

We, the Carmichael Little League Board of Directors, have implemented the following Parent Code of Conduct for the important message that it holds about the proper role of parents in supporting the youth of our community and their child 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 an Carmichael Little League Parent, I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for each child participating in CLL 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 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, using profane language, or engaging any form of profane gestures or physical altercations.
• I will teach my child that doing one's best is more important than winning.
• I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
• I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games.
• I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
• I will promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I have for my own child to win.
• Alcoholic beverages, illegal or controlled substances including marijuana, and tobacco use are prohibited.
I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action levied by the CLL Board of Directors that could include, but is not limited to the following:
• Verbal Warning
• Written Warning
• Parental suspension for games
• Parental season suspension
• Parental removal from all league activities
The Carmichael Little League Board of Directors retains the sole authority to determine what, if any, disciplinary action is appropriate for any conduct infraction.

Player Code of Conduct

Player's responsibilities are simple; be respectful of others, be responsible, play fair, and always do your best, and always exhibit good sportsmanship.
As an Carmichael Little League participant I hereby pledge that I will:
o Encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials, and parents.
o Be a team player and support my teammates.
o Be on time and attend every practice and game that I can, and will notify my coaches if I cannot.
o Work hard to improve my skills.
o Do my best to listen and learn from my coaches.
o Encourage my parents to be involved with my team and League in some capacity.
o Congratulate the other team after each game as a demonstration of sportsmanship.
o Refrain from using violence, unfriendly language, or insults to others.
o Be generous when I win and gracious when I lose.
o Obey the rules of the game and always work for the good of the team.
o Accept the decisions of the officials with grace and never challenge or question calls. Refrain from challenging or questioning on-field calls by officials and/or managers and coaches.
o Conduct myself with honor and dignity.
o Applaud the efforts of my teammates and opponents.
I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action levied by the ILL Board of Directors that could include but is not limited to the following:
o Verbal warning
o Written warning
o Player suspension for games