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Players and coach put their fists together before the game.

The code of conduct

What we expect of each other on and around the field. It applies to players, coaches, umpires, volunteers and spectators — all weekend, at every venue.

Two players in opposing kit high-five on the field.

Players

  • You play to win, but losing is part of it. Congratulate your opponent.
  • The umpire's decisions stand. Your coach does the talking, not you.
  • You encourage your teammates, also when something goes wrong.
  • Jewellery off, helmet on, and you keep to the agreements in the dugout.
A coach in a purple shirt gives instructions to a batter wearing a helmet.

Coaches

  • Everyone plays. You share playing time fairly, also in important games.
  • You correct your players, never the opponent or the umpire.
  • You watch the pitch counts and take a pitcher off the mound in time.
  • You hold a valid VOG and have completed the Diamond Leader course.
Parents and grandparents watch from the sideline alongside the field.

Spectators and parents

  • Cheer loudly and often — for both teams.
  • Coaching is for the coach. From the sideline it sounds different from how you mean it.
  • The umpire's decisions stay with the umpire. They are volunteers too.
  • For photos in which other children are clearly visible, ask permission before you share anything.
An umpire holds their mask and talks with the catcher.

Umpires and volunteers

  • You are recognisable and approachable at your venue.
  • You explain a decision when a coach asks, and stay calm when that does not work.
  • You step in when behaviour is out of line, and report it to the tournament management.
  • You hold a valid VOG.

When things go wrong

The tournament management can have a word with someone, halt a game or send someone off the grounds. It rarely happens, but it can — and it applies to spectators just as much as to players.

Seen something that is not right? Tell the nearest volunteer or make a report. Anonymously is fine too.

What the code is based on

The code of conduct follows the principles of Little League International and the KNBSB. [The adopted document will be added once the tournament office supplies it.]
Respect the Game