Players are expected to maintain great sportsmanship on and off the field. All parents and fans are expected to comply with the rules laid out in the parent code of conduct. Included in this any parent/fan/player or coach deemed to be overly aggressive, attacking or in any way inappropriate towards coaches, umpires, players or other fans/parents may be ejected from the facility by the board of directors with or without a warning.
Sport Parent Code of Conduct
We, the (the organization) Grand Mesa Little League, have implemented the following Sport Parent Code of Conduct for the important message it holds about the proper role of parents in supporting their child in sports. Parents should read, understand and sign this form prior to their children participating in our league.
Any parent guilty of improper conduct at any game
or practice will be asked to leave the sports facility and be suspended from the following game. Repeat violations may cause a multiple game suspension, or the season forfeiture of the privilege of attending all games.
Preamble
The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles:
- Trustworthiness,
- Respect,
- Responsibility,
- Fairness,
- Caring, and
- Good Citizenship.
The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character.”
I therefore agree
- I will not force my child to participate in sports.
- I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.
- I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
- I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
- I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
- I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language
- I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of the athletes.
- I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
- I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
- I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
- I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
- I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
- I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
- I will promote the emotional and physical well- being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
- I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
- I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
- 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 respect all of the rules of the facility in which I am attending games. At Grand Mesa this includes but is not limited to; Dogs are not allowed in the park (Service Animals are permitted however must be vested appropriately and on a leash). Bikes, Skateboards and skates of any type are not permitted in the park. Outside food and drink are prohibited (with the exception of water/sport drinks for players and after game snacks. Food is not allowed in the dugouts and players are expected to stay in the dugouts during their games. Parking on the west side of the park is exclusively for the Grand Mesa Board of Directors, Head Coaches, Umpires and Little League District staff (all others without window decal may be towed at the owners expense). Alcohol, Tobacco (Cigarettes & Chew), Nicotine Pouches and Vapes are PROHIBITED on the property (parking lot included) and will result in trespass from the property.
For the health AND safety of all who attend our ballpark, the following rules MUST be adhered to. Violators are subject to ejection from the ballpark and criminal trespass:
The following rules apply to all players, parents and guests of the park:
- Dogs are not welcome in the park at any time, properly vested and leashed service animals are welcome.
- Skateboards, scooters, skates and bikes must be walked through the park and may not be used on the property.
- All players and siblings are provided with a drink from concessions following each game, however with the exception of water/sports drinks for players and team snacks, outside food or drink is not allowed inside the park.
- Grand Mesa is a drug, alcohol, vape and tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, nicotine pouches, chewing, etc...) free facility. The use of or possession of any of these items will result in being trespassed from the facility. Individuals who appear to be intoxicated or in any way under the influence will be asked to leave the property.
- ALL Adults who are in a dugout or on the field AT ANY TIME must complete and pass a criminal background and sex offender check PRIOR to ANY interaction on the field at practice or in games. These background checks must be completed every season, even if they have been completed in the past.
- Profanity, including on clothing is not welcome in the park.
- Unsupervised children/adults who vandalize the restrooms, or any other part of the facility will be trespassed from the property and may face prosecution.
- Parking on the WEST side of the facility is reserved for Board of Directors, Managers & Umpires ONLY. Parents and visitors MUST park on the EAST/NORTH side of the facility or your vehicle may be towed.
- Refunds are not issued once an athlete has been placed on a team, or ANYTIME after March 15th. Season insurance is available as an option through this form in the unlikely event of an accident or season cancelation.
- NO bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, heely shoes, scooters or any other form of wheels allowed in the park
- NO climbing on equipment, dugouts, fences, cages, etc.
- NO soft toss or batting into fences.
- NO pets of any kind, big or small, are allowed in the park (not even in carriers, cages or purses)
- Players must have adult supervision to use batting cages. Additionally adult supervision is required in all play areas.
- Please Pick up your trash. It only takes everyone giving a little to keep the park looking nice. Please assist with taking trash to the dumpsters if a trash can is full.
- Parking allowed in designated areas only! Please be aware of the possibility that your car may be hit by a ball, GM takes no responsibility for damage to vehicles. The West parking lot is reserved ONLY for the Board of Directors, Umpires, and Coaches (Manager Only). All others will be towed at the owners expense
- Outside Food and Drink are NOT allowed on GM property. Player water/sports drink and team snacks are exempt from this rule. Your Sonic, Starbucks, Mavrick, McDonalds, etc... are not and you will be asked to either finish it before entering the park or we will ask you to dispose of it.
Your adherence to these rules is greatly appreciated!!!