Code of Conduct

code of conduct

Standards of conduct are part of what makes youth sports great.
A manager, coach, player, or other individual(s) affiliated with the league shall not violate any of the following:

Respect: All players, coaches, officials, staff and parents must treat each other with respect. Harassment, discrimination and bullying are not tolerated.
Sportsmanship: Players are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship, including playing by the rules, acknowledging good plays by the other team, and being gracious in both victory and defeat.
Safety: The safety of all participants is of the utmost importance. Players should wear appropriate safety gear and follow safety rules set by the league. Any unsafe behavior, such as throwing a bat or engaging in rough play, will result in disciplinary action.
Drugs and Alcohol: Any player, coach, official or parent found to be using alcohol or drugs during a game or practice will be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension and potential expulsion from the league and/or fields.
Code of Conduct: This code of conduct must be followed by all participants in the league. Any violation of the code may result in disciplinary action, including suspension and potential expulsion from the league.

General Guidelines

Be a role model.
Work hard for yourself and your team.
Treat all participants in your sport as you would like to be treated.
Learn the value of commitment to the team. "I will attend every practice and game that I can, and will notify my coach if I cannot."
Put personal goals aside for the betterment of the team and experience.
Show courtesy and respect for teammates, opponents, and coaches.
Realize that athletic contests, including practice sessions, are educational experiences and opportunities.
"I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct."
"I will not engage in rude behavior."
"I will treat everyone, including coaches, parents, players and officials, with respect, regardless of race, creed, color, nationality or gender."

division level rules

Branham Hills Girls Softball is for girls as young as four years old and the rules of play are adjusted for appropriate levels for each age division. For the youngest girls, the league uses softer and larger balls to make it easier for the girls to catch, with the ball changing for each division as the girls get older. The league helps girls develop their batting skills, advancing through hitting off the tee, coach's soft pitch, and up to player fast pitch where appropriate. Base distances get farther apart and the rules for running bases change through the developmental capabilities of the girls, too.

Finally, fielding rules are adjusted for each level. Safety, developmental capability, and fun are at the core of the rules for the league.