Okanagan Athletics

Player

Player Code of Conduct

The actions of players are a reflection of themselves, their team, the Premier Baseball Association and their community. A player’s involvement in baseball provides opportunities and experiences that are important to the development of a well- rounded individual; however, players must remember that their participation in baseball and functions of the Premier Baseball Association is a privilege, not a right.

Players shall:

1. Treat everyone with respect
 Treat team-mates, coaches, opponents, event organizers and spectators with respect
 Respect and accept with dignity the decisions of officials and the Premier Baseball Association
 Be generous in winning and graceful in losing

2. Exercise self -control at all times
 Remember that there is no place in baseball for drugs, performance enhancing drugs or supplements, alcohol or tobacco products
 Refrain from unsportsmanlike gestures, talk, language, or profanity. Taunting or teasing players on the opposing is not acceptable.
 Refrain from throwing equipment in disgust (bat, helmet, glove, or any object)
 Refrain from the use of physical force outside of the rules of the game
 Follow the guidelines set forth by your coach for your team and program
 Follow the guidelines set forth by the Premier Baseball Association for players and teams in the PBL

3. Play fair
 Play within the rules and the spirit of the rules of the game at all times
 Play within the rules and the spirit of the rules of the Premier Baseball Association at all times