• Respect the judgment of the game umpires, understand that they are doing their best to help promote youth baseball athletes, and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public.
• Treat all players, coaches, umpires, and spectators with dignity and respect, using appropriate language in appropriate tones when interacting with them.
• Arrive on time for games.
• Play the game to the best of their;ability, trying their hardest on the field, and concentrating on the play of the game.
• Win and lose graciously, demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout games.
• Be honest, play by the rules, and take full responsibility for their actions.
• Will not use any form of intimidation or bullying against another player, coach or umpire.
• Play for their team, not themeslves.
• Support their teammates through positive interactions and support during both success and struggle.
• Support and cheer for all players, enjoy the skill and competition, and do not intimidate or ridicule the other team or its fans.
• Only only use cheers that are postive and support the teams involved.

• Be a positive role model for the athletes they coach and demonstrate fair play and sportsmanship to all their players. 
• Act professionally and take responsibility for their actions.
• Be aware they have a tremendous influence, for either good or ill, on the education of the player and, thus, shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest ideals of character.
• Remember that they are a youth sports coach, and that the game is for children and not adults.
• Exert their influence to enhance sportsmanship through assistant coaches, players, parents and those associated with their team with special emphasis on respecting the rights, dignity and worth of athletes, coaches, other volunteers, and spectators.
• Respect and support umpires.  They will not indulge in conduct which would incite players or spectators against the officials.
• Place the emotional and physical well being of their players ahead of a personal desire to win.
• Ensure their language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation demonstrate high standards.
• Treat everyone equally regardless of sex, ethnic origin, religion, or ability.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Adhere to all pitch count rules in the interest of player health and longevity, regardless of situation.
• Provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for competition.
• Exhibit sound injury and risk management practices and encourage athletes to seek medical advice when required.
• Provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
• Ensure that all equipment is safe and ready for play.

COACHING

• Treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.
• Be fair, considerate, and honest with athletes and communicate with athletes using positive, supportive language.
• Be knowledgeable in the rules of the Hockomock Summer Baseball League for the age group and division, and ensure players adhere to those rules.
• After due process, should they be asked by the Hockomock Summer Baseball League to step down as a coach, will do so without incident.

• Respect the judgment of the game umpires, understand that they are doing their best to help promote youth baseball athletes, and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public.
  Remember that you are at the contest to support and cheer for your team, and to enjoy the skill and competition; not to intimidate or ridicule the other team or its fans.
• Be a positive role model at events through your own actions and by censuring those around you whose behavior is unbecoming.
• Keep in mind that you are a guest of the town in which the game is being hosted and the Hockomock Summer Baseball League.  While winning is certainly an admirable goal, it is hollow if it comes at the expense of morals, ethics, and common sense.
• Use of any controlled substances (alcohol, drugs, etc.) is strictly prohibited at any Hockomock Summer Baseball League event.
• Remember youth sports is a learning experience for players and that mistakes will always happen.
• Praise youth athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as athletes and as people, just as you would praise a student working in the classroom.
• There is no such thing as a “right” to attend Hockomock Summer Baseball League events.  Hockomock Summer League Baseball events are considered a “privilege” and the spectator who avails themselves of it is expected to conduct themselves accordingly.
• Learn the rules of the game, so that you may understand and appreciate why certain situations take place.
• Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, and other spectators.
• Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team.
• Use only cheers that support and uplift the teams involved.
• Your town is responsible for the behavior of their spectators.  The team as well as it's parent baseball program can and will be punished for actions of patrons which are found to be in violation of the Hockomock Summer Baseball League's codes of conduct and policies.
• Parents and spectators should be aware that Hockomock Summer Baseball League Board Members or umpires can (and should) remove spectators from the premises and can prohibit them from attending future contests due to undesirable behaviors.