Parent Code of Conduct

 

Denville Baseball provides your child with a fun and safe environment in which to engage in a healthy athletic competition. 

 

Because of the excitement and emotion of our games, we are providing this reminder to parents of what is expected of you, your children and your guests.  We encourage you to cheer on all players and enjoy the games for what they are, a children’s game.  

 

  1. Please always express yourselves in a positive manner. Saying negative things about players, coaches or umpires will not be tolerated.
  2. We will not tolerate any behavior on the playing field or in the stands, which would hinder the spirit of sportsmanship and cooperation that we are trying to encourage.
  3. Please DO NOT coach your or anyone else’s children from the stands. This causes confusion for the players and undermines the coaches.  We encourage you to cheer for your children and practice with them outside of team practices and games. 
  4. Abusive behavior and the use of foul language is not permitted and will not be tolerated.
  5. Conduct of your guests is your responsibility.
  6. This is a volunteer program. All our Coaches and Managers are volunteers.  Please remember this.
  7. You will remember that your child plays for his enjoyment, not for mine.
  8. You will always address any questions or concerns to the coaching staff at the appropriate time.  
  9. Parents, if you feel that your concerns were not met by your child’s coach, you may contact the Division Director or any member of the Denville Baseball Executive Board.
  10. You will drop your children off and pick them up at the appropriate time.  If other transportation arrangements are made, please notify your child’s team manager to ensure your child leaves safely.  
  11. At the T-Ball level, parents will stay for the entirety of each clinic/practice or game session.  
  12. If you observe any inappropriate behavior by another parent (or their guests), coach/manager, player or umpire. You should report this to the Denville Baseball Executive Board.
  13. Please observe all rules and guidelines as posted at the fields, even outside of Denville.  You represent yourself, your children, your children’s team, the league and Denville.  Make everyone proud of who we are as a whole!
  14. Most importantly, make sure everyone is safe and has fun!!!