Code of Conduct for Players

As a Player for Falls or Steel Baseball, I agree to:

• Respect my manager and coaches.  The managers and coaches are volunteers who donate their time to our organization and my appreciation of their help should be displayed in my actions on the field.  It is my duty to listen and follow the instructions of my manager and coaches and to obey the rules that have been set forth by Falls Baseball. 

• Respect the umpires.  It is my manager’s responsibility to question the umpire when he/she seems there thinks there has been an unfair call.  I will listen to the ruling and not harass or abuse the umpire at any time. 

• Respect my teammates and other players.  I will not insult, criticize or verbally abuse any other player on my team or the opposing team.  Such behavior destroys team spirit and will not be tolerated by Falls Baseball.

• Respect equipment and facilities.  I will have respect for the equipment I use.  I will wear my Falls Baseball uniform with pride.  I will respect and take care of the facility, the fields and the dugouts.

• I will never resort to physical threats or actions to rectify a situation.  This is a game, a place to learn and have fun.  I understand any physical outbursts, or any occurrence of physical threats will be immediately directed to the executive board.

• I will display good sportsmanship always.  After every game I will shake the opposing players hand and let them know they played a good game.  It’s not whether we win or lose, but it’s how we play the game. I understand that swearing, harassment or inappropriate behavior or language will not be tolerated. 

• I will remember I am part of a team.  Every player on the team is different with different strengths and weaknesses.  I will remember we win as a team and we lose as a team. 

• I will remember and respect the team that has made this all possible.  The team of volunteers, parents, coaches, managers and umpires that work every day to help make my experience at Falls Baseball a memorable one. 

Code of Conduct for Parents

As a PARENT of a player for Falls or Steel Baseball, I agree to:

• Respect the manager and coaches.  The managers and coaches are volunteers who donate their time to our organization and my appreciation of their help should be displayed in my actions.  If there is a concern, that should be discussed respectfully at a mutually agreeable time. 

• Respect the umpires.  It is the manager’s responsibility to question the umpire when he/she seems there thinks there has been an unfair call.  I will listen to the ruling and not harass or abuse the umpire at any time. 

• Respect our team and other players.  I will not insult, criticize or verbally abuse any other player on the team or the opposing team.  Such behavior destroys team spirit and will not be tolerated by Falls or Steel Baseball.  Any negative or derogatory remarks or actions will not be tolerated and will have repercussions. 

• Respect equipment and facilities. I will respect and take care of the facility, the fields and the dugouts.

• NO SMOKING – smoking is prohibited at LCLL and FHAA complexes. This includes vaping. 

• I will never resort to physical threats or actions to rectify a situation.  This is a game, a place for our children to learn and have fun.  I understand any physical outbursts, or any occurrence of physical threats will be immediately directed to the executive board.

• The playing field is for COACHES AND PLAYERS ONLY.  No parent is allowed on the field at any time unless there is an injury. 

• I will always display good sportsmanship..  

• I will remember and respect the team that has made this all possible.  The team of volunteers, parents, coaches, managers and umpires that work every day to help make our experience at Falls or Steel Baseball a memorable one. 

• Absolutely NO Alcohol On The Premises. This also travels with you to other complexes as well.  If you are caught with any open containers or show signs of intoxication you will be removed and suspended followed by possible termination from the league. The Falls board will have a meeting on what the punishment will be.