Code of Conduct and Guidelines

The Bayside Westhaven Baseball Club aims to provide a positive and constructive environment for all its members, whether they are players, coaches, parents or officials. To assist in creating that environment, the club has developed a set of Guidelines and a Code of Contact that it expects all members to adopt. Please familiarise yourself with  these Guidelines and contribute to making the Bayside Club an enjoyable environment for all.

Player's Pledge

As a player in the Bayside Westhaven Baseball Club  I understand that I am expected to abide by the Player’s Code of Conduct guidelines described below:

• I will respect the game, my team mates, my coaches and the umpires.
• I will never argue an umpire’s call. I will not make comments to an umpire from the field or bench.
• I will never argue a coach’s decision.
• I will settle disagreements with coaches and other players in a confidential / private manner after games and practices and away from other players.
• I will never fault other players when mistakes occur.
• I will always listen to and look at a coach while they are talking.
• I will always be in control of my temper.
• I understand that swearing, throwing equipment (bats and helmets) or any other actions that detract from the game could result in immediate removal from the game and possible suspension.
• I will work hard for myself and my team.
• I will take pride in myself and everything I do on the ball field.
• I will make every effort to maximise my playing ability.
• I will lead by being an example for my team mates.
• I will ALWAYS play by the rules. I will always show up on time for games and practices.
• I understand that the goals of playing for the Bayside Westhaven Baseball Club are to have fun, develop my baseball skills and create team spirit.

Coach Guidelines

As a manager or coach of a Bayside Westhaven Baseball Club team, you hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for each child participating in the Club by following this Code of Conduct:

• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all children, managers and coaches (including those of an opposing team). This applies to every game and practice.
• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all umpires, league officials and parents at every game or event.
• I will place the emotional and physical well being of all children on all teams ahead of any personal desire to win.
• I will ask my players to treat all other players, coaches, umpires, league officials, and parents with respect.
• I promise to help my players enjoy Bayside Westhaven by being respectful to all players, coaches, umpires league officials, and parents.
• I will insist that my players are in a safe and healthy environment.
• I will demand a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free sports environment for my players and agree to assist by refraining from their use at all Bayside Westhaven games, practices and events.
• I will do all I can to make the game fun and safe for all the children involved in the Club.
• I understand that the Club is a volunteer organisation that requires parents to participate in activities, such as field preparation, umpiring, tuck shop duty, and scorekeeping.
• I therefore agree to enlist the support of all the parents of my players in this effort. 

Parent Guidelines

• I understand that Bayside Westhaven Baseball Club exists to enable my child to participate and play the game of baseball.
• I also understand that the club is committed to helping my child develop as a baseball player in a manner that emphasises safety, sportsmanship and fun.
• I understand that children participate in organised sports for their own enjoyment, not just to win championships.
• I realize that both winning and losing teach children lessons that are important in later life.
• I know that the coaches and officials of Bayside Westhaven are volunteers, not paid professionals.
• I know that these individuals are striving to provide the best possible program for my player and all players in the club. I will support and not undermine the Coach in the eyes of my player.
• I agree to abide to the Zero Tolerance rule regarding behaviour toward umpires.
• I will at all times demonstrate a positive attitude toward the game, including its participants, coaches, and umpires.
• As a non-profit organisation, I know Bayside Westhaven needs financial support and I recognize my responsibility to support fund-raising efforts to every reasonable extent.
• I acknowledge that as a last resort, that inappropriate behaviour on my/our part could result in the suspension or termination of the playing privileges of my son or daughter, as determined by the Club.