As a Bennett’s Creek Little League Manager/Coach, I pledge to be responsible for my words and actions while coaching, officiating, and participating in Bennett’s Creek Little League events, and that I will conform my behavior to the following Code Of Conduct:

• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of players ahead of any personal desire to win.

• I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.

• I will provide a safe playing environment for all players.

• I will organize practices that are fun and challenging for all players.

• I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all players.

• I will teach the rules of the game to all players, officials, and parents.

• I will remember that I am a youth sports coach and that the game is for children and not adults.

• I will not abuse other coaches, umpires, parents, or players.

• I will promote fun, fairness, and sportsmanship over winning.

• I will not engage in the use of profanity or other offensive language.

• I will encourage all team members to treat all players, teammates, coaches, officials, and parents with respect.

• I will emphasize and foster a team atmosphere and not individual achievements.

• I will be responsible for following league policies.

• I will return all equipment and player evaluations per league policies.

I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subjected to disciplinary action levied by the Bennett’s Creek Little League Board of Directors that could include, but is not limited to the following:

• Verbal warning

• Written warning

• Manager/coaches suspension for games

• Manager/coaches season suspension

• Manager/coach removal from all league activities

The Bennett’s Creek Little League Board of Directors retains the sole authority to determine what, if any, disciplinary action is appropriate for any conduct infraction.