Coaches Code of Conduct

I have enrolled in one or many volunteer roles for the league. I agree the league can refuse to extend acceptance of volunteer roles at any time, to ensure a safe and secure environment for all players and members. I will abide by the league's Bylaws and Policies & Procedures and understand termination can occur for any violation of such policies. If selected as Head Coach or Assistant Coach, I will abide by the following Commitment Statement:

1) Abide by all the rules of the code of conduct and expect and promote the same for all players and parents.

2) Attend all managers/coaches meetings and league sponsored coaching, rules or safety clinics -- practice time may be withheld for lack of participation.

3) Attend all field work parties and perform extra duties as needed.

4) Will help teach the players softball fundamentals, teamwork, courtesy, integrity, discipline and sportsmanship.

5) Learn and abide by local policies and ground rules, know the rules.

6) Will be financially responsible for proper safeguarding and use of all assigned equipment and facilities.

7) Return all equipment on the date specific by the Equipment Manager at the end of the season.

8) Spend the time necessary with the team at practices and games.

9) Handle the administrative requirements of the team including scheduling parents for snackbar and cleaning up the park after games.

10) Promote to the players and their parents the goals of fair play, good sportsmanship and respect for the opponent and the umpires; Be fair, impartial, patient, and give constructive criticism and advice to all team players. All players are to be invited/included in all practices. Will conduct him/her self with professional and sportsmanlike conduct at all times.

11) Work with all league personnel to benefit the program.

12) Not use bad language, alcohol, drugs or tobacco while around the team.

13) I agree that I will not promote or encourage any players to participate with any travel ball or private team outside of Long Beach Heartwell Fastpitch during the Rec-ball Season and Post Season.

14) Persons who fail to comply with all rules and regulations set forth by the League or who falsify any records or applications are subject to disciplinary action.