Player/Parent Code of Conduct

Player/Parent Code of Conduct

FBBSB - Player Code of Conduct

Abide by the rules of the game at all times
Always treat your teammates and your opposition with respect regardless of their race, sex, creed, or ability
Respect all coaches, officials, parents, and spectators
Refrain from posting any negative commentary, defamatory or harassing remarks or images on any social media. Please remember to be respectful when posting anything on social media.
Do not use foul or abusive language or gestures towards any player, coach, official, or spectator
Refrain from the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substances
Always treat the facilities and equipment with respect wherever you may play
Cheer your teammates and never lay blame on another teammate either publicly or in private
Never argue or question an official or coach
Never threaten a coach, official, player, or spectator
Never strike a coach, official, player, or spectator
Always conduct yourself in a courteous and respectful manner

Sanctions for Players

Infraction	Directed Towards	Consequence
Use of alcohol or illegal substances	During the game, practice, or other league or team events	One game suspension and a letter from the Parent/Guardian expressing corrective measure to assure future compliance
Foul or abusive language	Another player, coach, official, or spectator	Ejection from the game or practice, or a one game suspension. A letter of apology to offended individual
Serious foul play	Another player (with no injury)	Ejection from the game
Serious foul play	Another player resulting in injury	Ejection from the game, and a two game minimum suspension
Threatening gesture and/or language	A player, coach, official, or spectator	Ejection from the game, and a two game suspension
2nd occurrence for the above infractions	A player, coach, official, or spectator	Suspension for the balance of the season. Letter from parent/guardian expressing steps taken to ensure no further reoccurrence
Kicking, striking, or bodily assault	A player, coach, official, or spectator	Ejection from the game, and a four game suspension. A letter from parent/guardian expressing steps taken to ensure no further reoccurrence
Kicking, striking, or bodily assault – 2nd offense, same season. Also applies to 3rd occurrence of above infractions	A player, coach, official, or spectator	Suspension for one year. A letter from parent/guardian expressing steps taken to ensure no further reoccurrence
Kicking, striking, or bodily assault – 3rd offense within one year (any sport)	A player, coach, official, or spectator	Lifetime suspension

FBBSB - Parent/Spectator Code of Conduct

Promote good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support to all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sporting event
Always support coaches and officials working with your child in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience
Refrain from posting any negative commentary, defamatory or harassing remarks or images on any social media. Please remember to be respectful when posting anything on social media.
Never interfere with the conduct of the game or practice
Refrain from the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other illegal substances
Do not use any foul or abusive language or gesture towards any coach, official, player, or spectator
Remember the games are for the youth – not for the adults
Never threaten a coach, official, player, or spectator
Never strike a coach, official, player, or spectator
Always do your best to make sure youth sports are played in a safe, healthy, and fun environment
Always promote that your child treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of the race, sex, creed, or ability

Sanctions for Parents/Spectator

Infraction	Directed Towards	Consequence
Use of alcohol or illegal substances	Within the park during a game, practice, or other league or team event where players are present	Warning and or ejection from the park
Interference with the conduct of the game or practice	Resulting in the stoppage of play	Warning
2nd interference with the conduct of the game	Resulting in the stoppage of play	Ejection from the field or park
Foul or abusive language	A player, coach, official, or spectator	Ejection from the field or park
Threatening gesture and/or language	A player, coach, official, or spectator	Ejection from the field or park, and a one week suspension from attendance at the weeks practices and game
Striking or any threatening action	A player, coach, official, or spectator	Ejection from the field or park, and a one year suspension
2nd offense in striking or any threatening action in any sport	A player, coach, official, or spectator	Lifetime suspension.