Dominicana Baseball

CODE of Conduct

You and your child are choosing to participate in the Dominicana Baseball program designed to train and develop young athletes. Baseball, especially Dominicana Baseball, is meant to be fun, challenging, and full of opportunities to grow, interact positively with others, and learn habits to be successful, both on and off the baseball field.

Actions by parents, fans, players, coaches, and spectators will have a profound influence on children and others. Many children are quitting baseball today because much of the fun is taken away by adults. Your role as a participant with Dominicana Baseball has a significant impact on the organization and those involved and, most importantly, on the children who participate. Children are always watching and taking notice of our actions, words, and behaviors for better or for worse.

The following standards of behavior, which will be implemented immediately, must be understood, accepted, and adhered to for participation in the program:

• I will do my best to make baseball fun and fulfilling for my child.

• I, as well as my guests, will exhibit good sportsmanship at all times by positively supporting all players, coaches, umpires, league & tournament officials, and other parents at all trainings, practices, and games.

• I, as well as my guests, will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any players, coaches, umpires, league & tournament officials, or other parents such as, but not limited to: taunting, booing, refusing to shake hands, verbally or physically making threats, or using profane language or gestures.

• I will keep winning in its proper perspective understanding that the development and confidence of young athletes is much more important than the outcome of a game or tournament. The focus should always be on training and practice to promote development, discipline, and determination to improve.

• I will promote a sports environment that is conducive to health and training success. Healthy habits lead to better training and success on and off the field. This includes proper sleep and rest as well as a healthy diet. There is zero tolerance for players using substances while participating with Dominicana Baseball.

• I will promote and establish a positive student athlete balance for my child. Academics are vital to success on and off the field and deserve the necessary time and effort to be successful. Success in the classroom translates to success while training, practicing, and on the field.

• I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.

• I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, parents, fans, umpires, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.

• I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.

• I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the leagues or tournaments entered. I will teach my child to play within those rules and to resolve conflicts respectfully, without resorting to hostility or violence.

• I, as well as my guests, will respect the coaches and their authority during games. I will not confront coaches on the playing or practice field, in the dugout, or in front of players or other parents.

• I will wait 24 hours after a game, practice, or event where concerns or conflicts arise to request a discussion with a coach. If, after that time period a discussion is still desired, the request should first be directed to Coach Audy Mesa.

• I, as well as my guests, will accept all decisions of umpires and league/tournament officials as being fair and judged with the best of their ability, regardless of whether I agree with the call or decision.

• I will not post or comment on any posts any negative, passive aggressive words or information on social media, websites, or communication platforms that reference other players, coaches, parents, teams, or organizations.

  ***Dominicana Baseball is establishing a zero tolerance policy with regards to this Code of Conduct***

I have read and reviewed the Code of Conduct outlined above and have discussed it with my player. By filling out my name and signing below, I realize that, if at any time, my behavior becomes non-compliant with any of these standards I will be subject to actions that could include, but are not limited to:

• Verbal and/or written warning from Dominicana Baseball

• Ejection from games or practice sites and/or facilities

• Suspension from participation in Dominicana Baseball either for a period of time and/or indefinitely