BY-LAW V – CONDUCT

Section 1 – Player Misconduct

Players involved in A.L.L.B. are expected to conduct themselves by showing good sportsmanship, tolerating individual differences, and be committed to learn from instruction. Unacceptable behavior by players may result in discipline, suspension, or dismissal. Authority for discipline, suspension and/or dismissal lies with the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Disciplinary action will be taken only after discussion among the Executive Committee.

The Board of Directors notes the following examples of unacceptable player behavior including but not limited to:

1. Failure to follow L.L.B.I. and/or A.L.L.B. rules, regulations and policies.

2. Using unnecessarily rough tactics in the play of a game against the body of an opposing player.

3. Physically abusing another player, umpire, manager, coach, A.L.L.B. official, A.L.L.B. volunteer, parent or spectator, or encouraging another person to do so. Physical abuse would include pushing, shoving, hitting, striking, throwing and intentionally running into a person.

4. Disputing or showing violent displeasure at a judgment call by umpire.

5. Publicly embarrassing, making derogatory comments to, ridiculing, or demeaning a player, umpire, manager, coach, A.L.L.B. official, A.L.L.B. volunteer, parent or spectator.

6. Intimidating, demeaning, threatening or harassing another player, umpire, manager, coach, A.L.L.B. official, A.L.L.B. volunteer, parent or spectator.

7. Using profanity during A.L.L.B. activities.

8. Bribing or blackmailing a player, umpire, manager, coach, A.L.L.B. official, A.L.L.B. volunteer, parent or spectator.

9. Using tobacco, alcohol, or prohibited drugs on or in close proximity to the playing field; or having used alcohol or prohibited drugs prior to a game or practice in such a way that such use alters behavior or makes obvious that these substances have been used. These policies should also extend to immediate pre- and post-game meetings.

10. Finally, in addition to or instead of any explicitly stated rule, behavior by a player that suggests these rules are trivial or can be evaded or that compliance is optional.

Section 2 – Misconduct By Others

Managers, coaches, umpires, league officials, volunteers, parents, and spectators involved in A.L.L.B. are expected to conduct themselves in an exemplary way, setting an excellent example of sportsmanship, tolerance of individual differences, and commitment to instruction. Unacceptable behavior by managers, coaches, umpires, league officials, volunteers, parents, and spectators may be grounds for discipline, suspension, or dismissal. Authority for discipline, suspension and/or dismissal lies with the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Disciplinary action will be taken only after discussion among the Executive Committee.

The Board of Directors notes the following examples of unacceptable behavior including but not limited to:

1. Failure to follow L.L.B.I. and/or A.L.L.B. rules, regulations and policies.

2. Physically abusing a player, umpire, manager, coach, A.L.L.B. official, A.L.L.B. volunteer, parent or spectator or encouraging another person to do so. Physical abuse would include pushing, shoving, hitting, striking, throwing and intentionally running into a person.

3. Disputing or showing violent displeasure at a judgment call by umpire.

4. Publicly embarrassing, making derogatory comments to, ridiculing, or demeaning a player, umpire, manager, coach, A.L.L.B. official, A.L.L.B. volunteer, parent or spectator.

5. Intimidating, demeaning, threatening or harassing any player before his peers, or attempting to do so to an opponent, umpire, manager, coach, A.L.L.B. official, A.L.L.B. volunteer, parent or spectator.

6. Using profanity during A.L.L.B. activities.

7. Bribing or blackmailing a player, umpire, manager, coach, A.L.L.B. official, A.L.L.B. volunteer, parent or spectator.

8. Using tobacco, alcohol, or prohibited drugs on or in close proximity to the playing field; or having used alcohol or prohibited drugs prior to a game or practice in such a way that such use alters behavior or

 

makes obvious that these substances have been used; or using tobacco while nominally off the playing field but close enough to be visible to players while using tobacco. These policies should also extend to immediate pre- and post-game meetings.

9. Finally, in addition to or instead of any explicitly stated rule, behavior by managers or coaches that suggests these rules are trivial or can be evaded or that compliance is optional.