The following outlines La Grange Little League Code of Conduct for Managers, Coaches, Players and Parents to ensure all participants understand and practice principles of behavior that support the purpose of Little League baseball as identified:
“Little League is a program of service to youth. It is geared to provide an outlet of healthful activity and training under good leadership in the atmosphere of wholesome community participation. The movement is dedicated to helping children become good and decent citizens. It strives to inspire them with a goal and to enrich their lives towards the day when they must take their places in the world. It establishes the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play.”
PLAYERS/PARENTS
Every player and parent will:
- present exemplary behavior during all Little League and/or related activities
- display and encourage sportsmanship at all times
- demonstrate respect to Managers, Coaches, Umpires and Players
MANAGERS/COACHES
Every manager and coach will:
- present an image of professionalism and competency
- present exemplary behavior during all Little League and/or related activities
- demonstrate enthusiasm, honesty and respect for the game, which necessarily includes fair play
- comply with established game, League and National Little League rules
- display and encourage sportsmanship: encourage the same by players and fans
- place the emotional and physical well-being of players at the top of your priorities
- demonstrate respect to Umpires, other Managers, Coaches and other players