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• Redcliffe Padres Code of Conduct
  
  As a member of a Redcliffe Padres Baseball Club, you agree to abide by the Code of Conduct as set out below:
  
  Players
  
  • Play by the rules and the spirit of those rules.
  • Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition.
  • Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials, sledging other players or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport.
  • Any activity likely to result in loss or wilful damage to private property or to cause a disturbance will not be tolerated. Damage to private property will be the financial responsibility of the perpetrator(s).
  • Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you.
  • Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
  • Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
  • Cooperate with your coach, team‐mates and opponents. Without them, there would be no competition.
  • Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please your parents and coaches.
  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
  • Drug use of any kind will not be tolerated unless prescribed by licensed medical practitioner.
  • Players are responsible for cleaning and maintaining their equipment
  • Report all injuries to a coach or trainer
  • Uniformity and sharpness in proper on-field dress is a must. This applies for training sessions as well as games.
  • Attend and be on time for all meetings, training sessions and games, unless otherwise excused by team management.
  • Be courteous at all times to all other members and extend this courtesy to members of the public.
  • Cameras will not be allowed or photos taken in the dugouts during games or batting cages during practice without permission.
  • Clear all media interviews with the team management before they occur
  • Be a proud representative of the Redcliffe Padres Baseball Club.
  Do all you can to enhance personal and team success; enjoy the experience!
  
  Parent, Carers and Supporters
  
  • Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
  • Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
  • Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than whether they win or lose.
  • Encourage children to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
  • Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
  • Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performance and skilful plays by all participants.
  • Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
  • Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
  • Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials, and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, or religion.
  • Show respect to your team’s opposition players and supporters.
  • Never to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs during pre‐game and game activities.
  • Do not interfere with the play of the game in any manner. Includes running onto the field or throwing objects onto the field of play.
  
  Players, spectators, or supporters seen to be conducting themselves in an inappropriate manner, breaching the Player, Parent, Carer and Supporter Code of Conduct and/or bringing the team and game into disrepute, appropriate person/s have the responsibility to report such incidents to the “club” (Redcliffe Padres Baseball Club) or correct authority and for the “club” to exercise its rights to take appropriate action.
  
  Penalties:
  Players, parents, carers, and supporters violating these Codes of Conduct may be ejected from the game and the boundaries of the game venue immediately and/or for an appropriate length of time. They also may lose future privileges for repeat offences or severe infractions. These violations will be judged on a case-by-case basis and appropriate penalties will be handed out.