CYB CODE OF CONDUCT

PROFANITY, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, & SMOKING
The use of profanity, alcohol, drugs, or tobacco on the playing field or in the dugout during league games, non-league games, All Star competition or practices is strictly forbidden. Smoking is prohibited at all parks including parking lots. The umpire or League officials will eject violators of this policy.

SPECTATORS
Spectators are encouraged to cheer for all the athletes on the field. Positive comments and encouragement of the teams is welcomed. Voicing loud, negative opinions of umpires, managers or players will not be condoned by Carmel Youth Baseball. Team managers and coaches are responsible for controlling their partisan fans. Umpires or league officials may take appropriate action, including warning and/or ejection of individuals not in compliance with this policy.

TAUNTING, SINGING, & CHANTING
Spectators, coaches, and players shall not taunt players in the field. They may give positive encouragement to batters as long as the opposing pitcher is not being harassed or distracted in any manner. Carmel Youth Baseball players or coaches are not permitted to chant or sing with the intent of disrupting the game or the other team/players. Absolutely no taunting or distracting of the pitcher or catcher is permitted by any base runner at any time.

RESPECT FOR UMPIRES
Only the team manager will engage in discussion with the umpire. Such discussion will be with normal tone and volume of voice. Managers are to conduct themselves in a non-threatening manner before, during, and after discussions with the umpire. Person-to-person contact, throwing or kicking dirt or other unsportsmanlike antics are grounds for Board action. Coaches, parents, and spectators are not to talk to the umpires during the game. Members of Carmel Youth Baseball and spectators shall be respectful in all comments to umpires regardless of personal feelings about calls or the umpire's personality.

EJECTION FROM GAMES
The ejection of a coach, parent, spectator, or player from a game for any reason will automatically lead to the suspension of that individual from the next scheduled game. No exceptions. In addition, the Board may take other action.

48 HOURS TO REPORT RULES VIOLATIONS
Coaches, managers, and league officials who witness games or practices where inappropriate acts occur or League policies/rules are violated must report the incident to the appropriate Division Director, Director of Baseball, Vice President or President within 48 hours. Failure to report an incident or violation can lead to Board action.
PARENTS
Parents are encouraged to report inappropriate acts to the team manager or coach. If not given a satisfactory response, they should report the incident to the Division Director. If not given a satisfactory response by the Division Director, then the incident should be reported to the Vice President. If not given a satisfactory response by this individual, then the incident may be reviewed at a special or regularly- scheduled Board meeting.

PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH PLAYERS
League officials and coaches must be cautious in how they touch players. Inappropriate contact will not be tolerated. Keep in mind that parents and children can easily misinterpret even innocent touching by a coach.

LEAGUE’S RIGHTS
The League’s rights involve but are not limited to the fact that the Board of Directors has the authority to suspend or revoke the right to play or otherwise participate in the league for the current season and/or future years any player, parent/guardian, manager or coach whose conduct violates commonly accepted standards of sportsmanship, behavior, attitude or decorum either on or in the area of the playing field or away from the playing field. Such authority may be exercised by a simple majority vote of the Board members present at any regularly scheduled or special meeting. Such a vote is not subject to appeal during the current season.

CELL PHONES
Cell phones, pagers, or any other type of communication device cannot be used in the dugouts or on the field of play.