Code of Conduct (Mahoney Minor Baseball)

MMSA REP PARENT/GUARDIAN

These guidelines are put in place to help ensure the MMSA is a great place for players, coaches, parents and volunteers. Mahoney Minor Baseball will use these guidelines when dealing with unacceptable conduct and deciding disciplinary measures. However, Mahoney Minor Sports Association reserves the right to impose a more severe penalty than the next subsequent tier in the process should the infraction warrant such a penalty.

I HEREBY PLEDGE TO PROVIDE AND DISPLAY THE APPROPRIATE CONDUCT, POSITIVE SUPPORT, CARE, AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR MY CHILD, MY CHILD'S COACHES, ALL MMSA VOLUNTEERS AND EXECUTIVES, AND ALL CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN YOUTH BASEBALL BY ADHERING TO THE PARENT/GUARDIAN CODE OF CONDUCT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 

1. I Will Lead By Example Through: 

• Encouraging good sportsmanship and positive support for all coaches, players, opponents, opposing fans, and umpires at every game, practice, or other MMSA sporting event.

2. I Will Act Responsibly And Do My Best To Assure That:   

• My child gets to practice and games on time. I understand that my child needs to be on time to assure adequate warm-up and that arriving late can be detrimental for my child and jeopardize the team’s eligibility to play the scheduled game. I will communicate unexpected late arrivals as soon as safely possible to the coaching staff
• I will communicate absences for games and practices as soon as possible so that the coaching staff can make adjustments to the line up or call up players if needed.
• I will assure my child is picked up from all games and practices on time. By doing this, I send a message to my child that he/she is my top priority as well as showing respect for the coach.
• I place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of a win at all cost attitude. I will help to create an environment that builds a culture where winning is not defined by outcome of competition, but by the individual needs of the children.
• I understand that children are born with different abilities, and that it is not important how my child compares to others, but that he/she is given the opportunity to display their personal best.
• My child has a positive and fun youth baseball experience. I understand and will remember that the game is for the players, not the adults, and will keep that in perspective.
• I help my child maintain his/her focus on the game by not visiting or approaching the dugout unless asked to do so by the coaches or to offer immediate praise for my child’s accomplishments.
• I demand a sports environment that is free from tobacco, and refrain from its use at all youth baseball events. I understand that every child deserves to play in a healthy and safe environment.

3. I Will Display Appropriate Behaviour at All Times.

I understand that violations of the following codes will jeopardize my privilege to attend all MMSA sports activities and may result in the league denying my players registration request for the following year(s):

• I will treat each coach, player, opponent, opposing fan, umpire or MMSA administrator with respect and dignity (Whether it be in person, on the phone or via email) and will refrain from making accusations, negative comments, using profanity, intimidation tactics, and/or inappropriate language (especially in the presence of children). I understand that by voicing negative comments, I can poorly impact my child’s motivation and the overall experience of everyone associated with the MMSA.
• I will not tell the coaches how to coach nor criticize coaches or players and will discuss any problems or concerns privately with coaches or parent reps at an agreed upon time and date.

4. Terminal Behaviour.

I understand that violations of the following codes will result in immediate dismissal of my privilege to attend all MMSA sports activities and may result in the league denying my players registration request for the following year(s):

• I will demand a sports environment that is free from drugs and alcohol and refraining from their use at all youth sporting events. I understand that every child deserves to play in a healthy and safe environment.
• I will refrain from initiating or participating in any form of verbal or physical assault toward any coach, player, opposing fan, umpire or MMSA administration.

Violations of the Parent Code of Conduct will result in any of the following disciplinary actions listed below after an internal investigation has been completed. The following data outlines the disciplinary procedures of the Mahoney Minor Sports Association:

•  Written Warning
• Barred from a Single Game
• Barred from Multiple Games 
• Barred from the Season Attendance (Pending Fair Hearing)
• Barred from Participating in MMSA Activity (Pending Fair Hearing)

 

All reports of Code of Conduct infractions must be submitted in writing to MMSA and will be subject to the same process that is in place for handling complaints.

 

 

 

MMSA REP COACHES/VOLUNTEERS

These guidelines are put in place to help ensure the MMSA is a great place for coaches and volunteers. Mahoney Minor Baseball will use these guidelines when dealing with unacceptable conduct and deciding disciplinary measures. However, Mahoney Minor Sports Association reserves the right to impose a more severe penalty than the next subsequent tier in the process should the infraction warrant such a penalty.

I HEREBY PLEDGE TO PROVIDE AND DISPLAY THE APPROPRIATE CONDUCT, POSITIVE SUPPORT, CARE, AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR MY PLAYERS, ALL MMSA VOLUNTEERS AND EXECUTIVES, AND ALL CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN YOUTH BASEBALL BY ADHERING TO THE COACHES/VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 

1, I Will Lead By Example Through: 

• Encouraging good sportsmanship and positive support for all coaches, players, opponents, opposing fans, and umpires at every game, practice, or other MMSA sporting event, exhibiting high standards of behaviour and experience to be a role model for players, parents and spectators. 
• Ensuring I am on time/ready for all games and practices with a plan to have fun, and develop the players as a team. 
• Ensuring the well-being and safety of each player is placed above other considerations, including the development of performance. 
• Ensuring I adhere to all guidelines laid down with the By-Laws, Policies and Procedures laid out by MMSA, Rules of Baseball Ontario and the rules of the league the team plays within. 
• Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect. 
• Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
• Coaches must ensure at the activities they direct, and advocate is appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
• Coaches must always promote the appropriate Code of Conduct and positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) to players, parents and spectators alike. Never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques. 

2. I Will Act Responsibly And Do My Best To Assure That:   

• I place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of a win at all cost attitudes. I will help to create an environment that builds a culture where winning is not defined by outcome of competition, but by the individual needs of the children.
• I understand that children are born with different abilities, and that it is not important how the player compares to others, but that he/she is given the opportunity to display their personal best.
• My players have a positive and fun youth baseball experience. I understand and will remember that the game is for the players, not the adults/coaches and will keep that in perspective.

3. I Will Display Appropriate Behaviour at All Times.

I understand that violations of the following codes will jeopardize my privilege to coach all MMSA sports activities and may result in the league denying my coaches registration request for the following year(s):

• I will treat each coach, player, opponent, opposing fan, umpire or MMSA administrator with respect and dignity (Whether it be in person, on the phone or via email) and will refrain from making accusations, negative comments, using profanity, intimidation tactics, and/or inappropriate language (especially in the presence of children). I understand that by voicing negative comments, I can poorly impact my players’ motivation and the overall experience of everyone associated with the MMSA.

4. Terminal Behaviour.

I understand that violations of the following codes will result in immediate dismissal of my privilege to coach all MMSA sports activities and may result in the league denying my coaches registration request for the following year(s):

• I will demand a sports environment that is free from drugs and alcohol and refraining from their use at all youth sporting events. I understand that every child deserves to play in a healthy and safe environment.
• I will refrain from initiating or participating in any form of verbal or physical assault toward any coach, player, opposing fan, umpire or MMSA administration.

Violations of the Coaches/Volunteer Code of Conduct will result in written documentation, advisory consultation and possible disciplinary action. The following data outlines the disciplinary procedures of the Mahoney Minor Sports Association:

• 1^st Infraction – Written Warning
• 2^nd Infraction – Barred from a Single Game
• 3^rd Infraction – Barred from Multiple Games 
• 4^th Infraction – Barred from the Season Attendance (Pending Fair Hearing)
• 5^th Infraction – Barred from Participating in MMSA Activity (Pending Fair Hearing)

All reports of Code of Conduct infractions must be submitted in writing to MMSA and will be subject to the same process that is in place for handling complaints.

All Rep/Select Managers/Coaches must submit a report of any game incidents (injury, ejection, spectator concerns) whether home or away within 24 hours to the Rep Representative.