Wallkill Valley Little League

I hereby pledge to provide positive support and encouragement for my child participant in the Wallkill Valley Little League program by following this Code of Conduct. 

• I agree that my role as a parent/guardian is critical to the success of the Wallkill Valley Little League program and to the team. 

• I agree to have my child on time to practices and games and to pick up my child on time. 

• I agree to discuss with my child the importance of safety and will support the discipline of the League and its staff regarding temper tantrums, unsafe practices, and paying attention at all times. 

• I agree to cheer and support good team play, and I will not be overly concerned with the outcome of the game.

• I agree to display good sportsmanship by respecting opposing fans, coaches, and participants. 

• I agree to understand team rules, discipline and technique corrections of players as part of the game. 

• I agree to let the coaches do the coaching and will refrain from coaching any player except to provide encouragement. 

• I agree to respect coaching decisions regarding playing time, position, and placement and understand that verbal abuse or harassment of coaches is detrimental to my child, the team, and the League. I further understand that verbal abuse or harassment may be grounds for my removal from games, league, and in extreme cases may result in criminal charges by local law enforcement. 

• I agree to accept umpire decisions and understand that verbal abuse or harassment of umpires is detrimental to my child, the team, and the League. I further understand that verbal abuse or harassment may be grounds for my removal from games, league, and in extreme cases may result in criminal charges by local law enforcement. 

• I agree to not approach players or coaches before, during, or immediately after games with anything other than congratulations. All questions and concerns regarding players, coaches, or umpires should be addressed the day after the game in an atmosphere conducive to problem solving.

• I agree to be a positive role model for my child and will not engage in public displays of anger. 

• I agree to show compassion to an injured player and applaud positive performance. I will not heckle, jeer, or distract players, and I will avoid use of profane and obnoxious language and behavior. I further understand that the use of profane and obnoxious language and behavior may be grounds for my removal from games, league, and in extreme cases may result in criminal charges by local law enforcement.

• I agree to accept responsibility for guests that I bring to games and to ensure that they follow the guidelines set forth in this document. 

• I agree to provide a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I and my guests will refrain from their use at all sports events.