CV Softball Code of Conduct for Players, Coaches, Parents and Spectators

Winning is the result of Teamwork through Sportsmanship.

All players, coaches, parents and spectators must be an example of sportsmanship and citizenship, on and off the field, for all to follow.  The following shall apply to all players, coaches, parents and spectators for all travel and recreation teams:

1.    Be supportive of all players (including your own child), coaches, umpires and league officials and treat them with respect at all times.

2.    Respect coach’s decisions as to playing time for each player. 

3.    Respect umpire’s decisions. 

4.    Do not criticize players, coaches, umpires or league officials by word of mouth or gestures, either during the game or thereafter, either directly or indirectly, which includes electronic communication, including, but not limited to, email, texting, Social Media and/or media.

5.    Booing, taunting, trash-talking, or profane/vulgar language will not be tolerated either directly (i.e., on-field) or indirectly (i.e., off-field) through electronic communication.

6.    Players should play hard and have fun. Play by the rules and resolve conflicts without violence, hostility or hard feelings that may be expressed later, including by electronic communication.

7.    No player shall use, nor shall any coach or parent condone, unnecessarily rough play or tactics that may place any player in potential harm.

8.    Bring any problem with any other player, coach, umpire, or fan to the direct attention of a coach or league official. When reporting incident do so within 48 hours.

9.    Code of Conduct violations may result in ejection, suspension and/or forfeiture of postseason play. CV Softball participation in subsequent years may also be affected.