The Code of Conduct is a written contract between the parents, players and coaches to abide by the rules and regulations of the game as well as maintain a cooperative attitude and uphold the ideals of fair play and sportsmanship.

Children who wish to play, parents who want their children to play, and coaches who wish to coach on teams sanctioned by SGAA are required to read and agree to this Code of Conduct.

PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT:

All players Will:

• Display good sportsmanship and team play at all times.
• Follow the directions of the coaching staff.
• Show respect for all opponents, coaches, players, umpires, league officials and spectators.
• Make every attempt to be on time and ready to play for all games and practices.
• Inform coaching staff in a timely manner when unable to attend practice or games.

All Players Will Not:

• Use abusive or profane language, taunt, or humiliate any other player.
•  Abuse, mistreat, or mishandle any SGAA equipment or property.
• Threaten or fight any person while at any SGAA game or practice.

PARENTS & SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT:

 Parents and spectators will support the players, coaches, umpires, opponents and league or tournament officials. Parents and spectators won’t "coach" or "officiate".

All Parents and Spectators Will:

• Conduct themselves in a manner that displays the principles of good sportsmanship and team play.
• Show respect for all opponents, coaches, players, umpires, league officials and spectators.
• Inform the coaching staff of any disability or ailment that may affect the safety of their child.
• Comply with the decisions of league officials and observe all rules, policies and procedures established by or endorsed by SGAA.
• Make arrangements to ensure that the players are punctual in arrival at and departure from all SGAA rec baseball athletic events or otherwise notify the coaching staff of their planned absence.
• Be drug and alcohol free while at any SGAA athletic event, at home OR at away games.

All Parents and Spectators Will Not:

• Ridicule, demean, threaten or engage in confrontations with players, coaches, other spectators or umpires.

COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT:

 Coaches will remain unconditionally supportive of SGAA’s commitment to the ideals of good sportsmanship, team play, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority.

All Coaches Will:

• Be positive role models.
• Display and instill in their players the principals of good sportsmanship and team play.
• Conduct themselves in a manner that best serves the interests of the players, parents and SGAA.
• Do their best to provide their players a positive experience.
• Ensure that their teams exhibit good sportsmanship at all times, win or lose.
• Treat all players, coaches, opponents, umpires, league officials and spectators with respect.
• Provide instruction in a manner that is constructive and supportive.
• Teach the game of baseball to the best of their ability.
• Comply with the decisions of league and tournament officials and observe all rules, policies, and procedures as established or endorsed by SGAA.
• Be drug and alcohol free while at any SGAA athletic event.

All Coaches Will Not:

• Ridicule or demean any players, coaches, opponents, umpires, league officials or spectators.
• Argue with opponents, players or spectators on any playing field or during any team function.
• Tolerate behavior that endangers the health or well-being of a child.
• Use any tobacco products in the dugout or on any playing field or during any team function (practice, game etc.)

ANY failure to comply with the code of conduct, by a coach, player, or those associated with a player (family/friends), as determined by the coaching staff and/or SGAA staff, will result in the immediate removal of that player from the program and park for the remainder of the season.