COACHES, MANAGERS AND PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT

Coaches, managers and parents are to adhere to the BC Baseball code of conduct:

As per BC Baseball:

BC Baseball is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect. Furthermore, BC Minor Baseball supports equal opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices. Members are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner consistent with the values of BC Minor Baseball. Members may be subject to sanctions according to B C Minor Baseball Discipline Policy for engaging in any of the following behavior:

(A) not complying with the rules, regulations or policies of BC Baseball Baseball, as adopted and amended from time to time;

(B) deliberately disregarding the Rules of Baseball as amended from time to time;

(D) showing disrespect to officials, including the use of foul language and obscene or offensive gestures;

(E) abusing playing equipment or playing area;

(F) failing to comply with the conditions of entry of an event including any rules with regard to eligibility or advertising;

(G) using tobacco products on-field at any BC baseball sanctioned competition;

(H) any other unreasonable conduct which brings the game into disrepute, including but not limited to, abusive use of alcohol, non-medical use of drugs, use of alcohol by minors.

The B.C.B.A. Code of Conduct shall govern all disciplinary matters to the extent that it conflicts with or augments the Code of Conduct of any Association

Note: This code of conduct applies to all sanctioned baseball activities including but not limited to practices, players/coaches watching games as a spectator, and off-field conduct during team sanctioned road trips.

15.02 Examples of Minor Infractions

(A) a single incident of disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist comments or behavior directed towards others, including but not limited to peers, opponents, athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, spectators and sponsors;

(B) unsportsmanlike conduct such as angry outbursts or arguing;

15.03 Examples of Major Infractions

(A) repeated incidents or disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist, or sexist, comments or behavior directed towards others, including but not limited to

peers, opponents, athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, spectators and sponsors.

(B) playing under an assumed name, falsifying an affidavit or roster, or giving false information to tournament officials;

(D) knowingly competing with or against players who have been disqualified;

(E) repeated unsportsmanlike conduct such as angry outbursts or arguing;

(F) activities or behavior which interfere with a competition or with any athlete’s preparation for a competition;

(G) pranks, jokes or other activities which endanger the safety of others;

(H) deliberate disregard for the rules and regulations under which BC Baseball events are conducted, whether at the local or provincial level;

(I) abusive use of alcohol where abuse means a level of consumption which impairs the individual ability to speak, walk or drive; causes the individual to behave in a disruptive manner; or interferes with the individual’s ability to perform effectively and safely;

(J) any use of alcohol by minors

(K) any use of illicit drugs and narcotics

(L) use of banned performance enhancing drugs or methods

(M) any physical contact with an umpire or other game official

(N) coaches or associations recruiting players who reside in another association’s territory. Recruiting is defined as any communication with a family regarding another program and/or the opportunity to play in another program.

15.04 Tobacco Products

The use of tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, illegal substances and alcoholic beverages in any form, is prohibited on the playing field, benches, dugouts, or any area within the boundaries of the park by players, managers, coaches, umpires or any official. PENALTY: Automatic ejection from the game.

15.05 Behavior Expectations

Players, managers or coaches engaging or persisting in conduct or actions unfavorable to the spirit, principles and objectives of good sportsmanship shall receive one warning from the umpire. If the offense or offenses continue, offender or offenders will be removed from the game.

15.06 Power to Suspend – Discipline

The B.C.B.A. disciplinary committee shall have the power to suspend any coach, manager, parent, or other team official violating the provisions of Rule 15. This committee will conduct an investigation as they deem appropriate and will communicate their decision to the individual being suspended and the association president.

Any decision made by the disciplinary committee may be appealed through the appeal process outlined in Rule 7. A suspension will be held in abeyance until the appeal is heard (except indefinite suspensions for physical contact with umpires or the playing of illegal players).

For more information, please refer to BC Baseball rulebook.

Coaches, Managers & Parents Code of Conduct