All official coaches for baseball and softball teams, as well as parents and relatives participating in coaching activities on the playing and practice fields, are required to conduct themselves in a manner that is representative of good, respectful and responsible parents, citizens and neighbors. In addition to teaching skills and an appreciation for the game of baseball, coaches are looked upon by players as role models for behavior. Many players will emulate their coaches in respect to competitive attitude, sportsmanship and fair play. It is imperative that all coaches conduct themselves in a manner that provides a strong moral guidepost for players – and their parents – to follow. The following behavior will not be tolerated and could result in disciplinary action, including removal from coaching.

1. Use of abusive or obscene language 

2. Denigration of players on coach's team or opposing teams

3. Failure to follow the Fair Play guidelines and other rules and procedures contained in this handbook

4. Failure to act in a manner that reflects sportsmanship, such as refusal to shake hands, knowingly violate rules of play or to condone or perpetrate the distraction of batters, pitchers or fielders on opposing team

5. Excessively loud or aggressive reaction to an umpire's decision or the actions of an opposing team or manager. 

6. Loud or aggressive confrontations with spectators

7. Any physical or physically threatening confrontation with players, coaches, spectators or umpire

8. Failure to provide a safe and responsible environment for players during games and practice

9. Habitual cancelation of games or practices due to personal conflicts

10. Habitual failure to communicate with players and parents regarding practices, games, cancellations, etc.

Players are expected to be courteous and kind to their peers, coaches, and umpires.   The following behavior will not be tolerated and could result in disciplinary action, including removal from Little League-related events.

1. Use of abusive or obscene language 

2. Audible denigration of any player or coaches

3. Excessively loud or aggressive reaction to an umpire's decision or the actions of players or coaches

4. Loud or aggressive confrontation with umpire, coaches, players or spectators

5. Any physical or physically threatening confrontation with players, coaches, umpires or other spectators.  (Parents representing their child who have unresolved complaints about coaches or are concerned in any way about welfare of child should contact a Babylon Little League Board member immediately.)

As a Babylon Little League parent/family member, I WILL:

• Remember that children participate to have fun

• Be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship

• Teach my child to play by the rules and resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence

• Demand that my child treats coaches, officials, and other players with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or ability

• Teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning

• Praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard

• Promote the emotional and physical well-being of athletes ahead of my personal desire to win

• Respect the officials and their authority during games

As a Babylon Little League parent/family member, I WILL NOT:

• Force my child to participate

• Engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent

• Boo, taunt, refuse to shake hands, or use profane language

• Encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of athletes

• Ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a game

• Coach my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am a coach.

• Use drugs, tobacco, or alcohol at any league event