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titel: Gedragscode
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![Players and coach put their fists together before the game.](https://nklittleleague.nl/img/nkll-2026/honkbal-team-17.webp)

# 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.](https://nklittleleague.nl/img/nkll-2026/honkbal-high-five-tegenstander.webp)

## 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.](https://nklittleleague.nl/img/nkll-2026/coach-wijst-speler-aan.webp)

## 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.](https://nklittleleague.nl/img/nkll-2026/publiek-langs-het-veld.webp)

## 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.](https://nklittleleague.nl/img/nkll-2026/umpire-14.webp)

## 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](https://nklittleleague.nl/en/veilig-sporten/melden). 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](https://nklittleleague.nl/en/veilig-sporten/respect-the-game)