PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT
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Play by the rules of the game at all times
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Respect the Umpires. If you disagree with a non-judgment call, have your Coach or manager approach the Umpire(s) during a break or after the game has finished.
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Control your temper. Verbal abuse of Umpires and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviors in any sport, especially baseball.
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Work equally hard for yourself and/or team. Your teams’ performance will benefit and so will yours.
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Be a good sport. Appreciate all good plays whether your own team or the opposition makes them.
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Cooperate with your Coach, teammates and opponents. Without them there would be no Baseball competition.
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Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all players regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
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Remember where you started…Give something back to the juniors below.
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You are solely responsible and accountable for your actions.
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All players are capable of doing one perfect thing on field at all times-Hustling.
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Punctuality to training and games is a sign of dedication and personal accountability.
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Although Baseball is important to you, family and education are your main priorities.
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Profanity at any level at any time is unacceptable.
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Respect the facility you train and play on at all times.
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If you have a problem with a decision of your Coach, speak to him/her about it privately and forget all behind the back comments.
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Respect the uniform you wear…by wearing it properly.
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Seniors, remember the little eyes (juniors) are on you…It is a compliment but also a big responsibility.
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Your on field actions speak louder than words…Lead by example.
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Treat all spectators, volunteer workers and scorers with the respect they deserve…A huge amount!
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Keep your physical condition to a high level…to play good you must look and feel good.
Remember also, the players are the most important advertisements ANY sport has.