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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 the game. Congratulate your opponent.
  • The umpire's decisions stand. If there is anything to discuss, your coach does the talking, not you.
  • You encourage your teammates, even when something goes wrong.
  • Jewellery off, helmet on. You stick to the dugout rules.
A coach in a purple shirt gives instructions to a batter wearing a helmet.

Coaches

  • Everyone plays. You share playing time fairly, even in big games.
  • You correct your own players, never the opponent or the umpire.
  • You keep track of 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 side of the field.

Spectators and parents

  • Cheer as loudly and as often as you like — for both teams.
  • Coaching is for the coach. From the sideline it comes across differently from how you mean it.
  • Leave the umpire's decisions to the umpire. They are a volunteer too.
  • If other children are clearly visible in a photo, ask permission before you share it.
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 if 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 speak to someone about their behaviour, stop a game or send someone away from the venue. 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. You can do so anonymously.

What the code is based on

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