The Board of Directors of Cheyenne Little League has mandated the following Code of Conduct. All Managers, Coaches, Parents, Visitors and Officers are required to read and comply with the Code of Conduct. The Board of Directors will review infractions of the Code of Conduct.  Depending on the seriousness or frequency, the Board may assess disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from
Cheyenne Little League.

Managers, Assistant Coach, Team Parent Code of Conduct

1. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.

2. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league and abide by them.

3. I will inform the coaching staff of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.

4. I will teach the team to play by and respect the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

5. I will respect the officials and their authority during games.  If I have a discrepancy during official play, I will make an official appeal with accordance to the rules.  I will also “keep the game going”.

6. I will coach and train all players equally.

7. I will be a positive role model for the children and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect, courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or sporting event.

8. I will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as, but not limited to, booing, taunting, and refusing to shake hands, or using profane language or gestures.  I will also refrain from “bad mouthing” to others about such incidences.

9. I will not encourage or engage in any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of 

the athletes.

10. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.  I will report to the Board of Directors immediately of any such incidences or suspicions.

11. I will demand that my team treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed or color, sex, sexual orientation or ability/disability.

12. I will promote the emotional and physical well being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my team to win.

13. I will never ridicule or yell at any child, member of my team, official or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.

14. I will teach every child on the team that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child and/or team will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance. I will praise out loud and often. I will approach “constructive criticism” and “form & technique” within my role as a coach and never in a manner as to demean confidence.

15. I will emphasize skill development and/or practices and how they benefit my child and/or team over winning.  I will also deemphasize games and competition in the lower age divisions.

16. I will read and go over the players conduct policy with my team. I will also emphasize these policies on a continuous basis over the season.

PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT

I will always show good sportsmanship.

I will not leave the dugout or field during games or practices without permission from my coach.

I will not eat in the dugout or on the field.

I will only drink water or sports drinks during games.

I will treat my coaches, fellow teammates, officials, volunteers, and all spectators with respect.

I will treat all equipment with respect.

I will come to each game and practice properly dressed and equipped.

I will pay attention and follow directions.

I will try my best and have fun!

1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.

2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.

3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.

4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.

5. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.

6. I (and my guests) 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; or using profane language or gestures.

7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.

8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

9. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.

10. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.

11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.

12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.

13. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.

14. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.

15. 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.

16. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.

17. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team

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