Each player for each team in the SFCBL is expected to conduct himself, on the field and off the field, in a manner consistent with good behavior and in a manner that does not adversely affect his respective organization’s reputation or the player’s integrity, reputation, and credibility. Each player must recognize that he represents not just his college and university but also his host family, his summer team, his adopted community, and the SFCBL.
Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing statement or any specific rules and regulations otherwise set forth by the SFCBL or the player’s individual team, each player shall be aware of the following principles and at all times comply with them.
• Each player shall comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the SFCBL and the individual team he plays for, both on the field and off the field. Each team shall have the responsibility, in its sole discretion, to discipline a player, including suspension or dismissal from the team for conduct it determines is inappropriate, violates any rules or regulations, or is contrary to the league’s expectations set forth in this statement.
• The legal drinking age in the state of Florida is 21 years of age, and each player is expected to obey the law. In addition, under no circumstances shall a player or any personnel of any SFCBL organization bring alcoholic beverages on the team bus or bring or have possession of alcoholic beverages at the playing field. Players over 21 years of age who have alcoholic beverages off the field shall be expected to drink responsibly and, at all times, conduct themselves in a responsible manner.
• Each player shall recognize that host families make a personal and financial sacrifice to house them as part of their families and that host families are essential to the operation and success of summer baseball. Players shall, by their daily conduct and good behavior, honor these special people. Players must remember that they are guests in someone else’s home, and they must always be considerate and make a special effort to abide by any requests they may make. If a host family has young children, players must be aware of what their friendship and actions will mean to them.
