Code of Ethics

To prevent any misunderstanding or misinterpretations when problems occur during the baseball season, the Las Vegas High Heat Baseball Club Board of Directors has instituted the following Code of Conduct for players, managers, coaches and parents. This will be distributed to our managers, coaches, Board members, players and parents this season in the hope that it will strengthen our organization and its policies, and will clearly state the expectations that our organization has with regard to our standards of behavior.

Code of Conduct for Parents
As a parent of a player in the Las Vegas High Heat Baseball Club, I agree to:
  Respect the managers and their coaching staff. Managers and coaches are volunteers who donate their time and expertise to the LVHH. My           appreciation of their efforts is paramount to ensuring an ample supply of managers and coaches in the program. I will take practices and games seriously by making sure that my child(ren) are available and on time as scheduled. I will collect my child(ren) in a timely manner when practices and games are finished.
  Respect all players.  All players are contributors to a team and should be positively encouraged by all parents. I will not engage in insults or criticisms of players. Such behavior does not promote team spirit but breaks apart a team and will not be tolerated.
  Follow proper channels to resolve any dispute with the LVHH. The LVHH is willing to assist any parent that has a problem with any of its programs. If I have an issue or problem, I understand that I should approach the manager or coaches of my child’s team, the league coordinator, any individual member of the Board or the entire Board to address it. I will be aware of the appropriate time to discuss such issues and not interfere with games or practices unless it is an immediate safety concern. No parent should ever feel that the LVHH is unapproachable.
  Display good sportsmanship at all times. The children are learning to become team players and work toward a common goal. I will always be non-judgmental and my support for their attempts and their outcomes.
  Be a contributor to the Las Vegas High Heat Baseball Club. I will volunteer in some aspect of the program (Fundraising) and will be a supportive and positive influence for all efforts made by the LVHH.
  Appreciate that the LVHH is striving to provide the best baseball program for my children. The programs of the LVHH are intended to be learning and fun experience for all players. I will relax and enjoy the youth baseball experience.

Code of Conduct for Players
As a player for the Las Vegas High Heat Baseball Club, I agree to:
  Respect my manager and coaches. The managers and coaches are volunteers who donate their time to our organization and my appreciation of their help should be reflected in all my actions on the playing field. It is my duty to listen to and follow the directions of my manager and coaches and to obey the rules set forth by the manager and coaches of the teams.
  Respect my team members and other players. I will not insult, criticize or verbally abuse any other player. Such behavior does not promote but destroys team spirit and will not be tolerated by the LVHH.
  Never resort to physical threats or actions to rectify a situation. Physical outbursts are unacceptable and will be dealt with using a zero-tolerance policy. Any occurrence will be immediately directed to the Team Manager and Executive Board.
  Display good sportsmanship at all times. As a representative of the LVHH, it is my duty to reflect the characteristics of fair play at all times. I will display to others that competition is healthy and I will not lower the standards of the LVHH by engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct.
Be a contributor to the Las Vegas High Heat Baseball Club. I play baseball not only for my own personal pleasure and benefit but also for the benefit and as a representative of the LVHH. I will always give 100% to my team by doing the best job that I can.

Code of Conduct for Managers and Coaches
As a manager/coach for the Las Vegas High Heat Baseball Club, I agree to:
  Respect all players.  I will ensure that all criticism I offer to the players will be constructive and balanced with compliments. I recognize that all players are contributors to my team and will treat them all fairly and equitably within the rules.
  Respect all parents. I recognize that baseball is a big commitment for parents. I will keep my team parents informed as well as possible to ensure that the whole team is pulling in the same direction.
  Follow proper channels to resolve any disputes. I understand that I am not alone in my position as manager or coach. I have a strong organization to assist me in the resolution of problems, issues or disputes. If they arise, I will discuss problems with my manager or coaches, the player(s), the parents, the Board members or the entire Board as necessary. With the manager or coaches I will schedule a team meeting before our first practice to formulate the expectations for our team. These expectations will be published in writing and given to all my team players and parents.
  Display good sportsmanship at all times. I understand that all players are learning to be good sportsmen and team players and are quick to copy all behavior they see on the field, particularly that of me in my position as manager or coach. I will show respect to my Board, my team’s manager, coaches, players and parents and the opposing managers, coaches, players and parents at all times. The umpires and fans will also have my respect and I will respectfully take care of the playing fields, facilities and equipment that we use.
  Be a positive contributor to the LVHH. I will be a positive and caring influence and an encouraging force in teaching the lessons of team play through baseball to all the players I encounter.

Manager and Coaches Code of Conduct Regarding Umpires
The following is the Code of Conduct for managers and coaches regarding umpires.
This code is in addition to the basic Code of Conduct for managers and coaches. It deals strictly with the manager/coach interaction with umpires. LVHH has a strict "zero tolerance" policy.
No manager or coach shall verbally or physically accost an umpire.
Calls may not be argued in any unsportsmanlike manner.
Commentary on umpires’ decisions is not permitted. This includes indirect commentary such as "Don’t worry Johnny, that wasn’t a strike".
No negative commentary shall come from the dugout. Ever.
The manager is ultimately responsible for the behavior of his coaches and his dugout.
Manager being ejected from a game is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. If a manager, coach, player, or fan is ejected from a game, he/she must leave the playing field immediately and the park within 10 minutes of the ejection. (A coach or fan can only return to the park to pick up a player once the game is completed.) Failure to act accordingly will result in the forfeiture of the game and suspension from the league for the rest of the season. Additionally, the LVHH may pursue criminal trespass charges if the police are required to remove someone from the park.
The first offense will be either a three game suspension or removed from his position and not allowed to manage or coach in the LVHH ever again. The executive board will hear both from the coach and umpire and make a decision on his/her future as a manager.

Infractions:
Infractions of the Code of Conduct for Players, Parents and Managers/Coaches will result in the following.
Suspended from LVHH until the Executive Board, Team Manager/Coach and members in good standing  hold a hearing. The hearing will take place 72 hours from the time of the occurrence, which will include the Executive Board, Team Manager/Coach, and members, individual that violated the code of conduct and the umpire if needed.
The Executive Board will make a decision of the outcome after all parties have been heard. Infractions could result in written warning, game(s) suspension(s) or removal from the league.