Heights National Little League “Zero Tolerance Policy”
Heights National Little League’s goals are to promote sportsmanship and positive behavior among players, coaches, managers and spectators and to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere for the players.
As a parent or spectator of a child playing in Heights National Little League, I agree to the following “Expectation of Conduct” at HNLL games, practices and all other HNLL related activities:
1) I will respect league officials, fans, coaches, umpires and players
2) I will respect decisions made by league officials
3) I will not interfere in any way with the playing of the game
4) I will Positively support teams, coaches and umpires in every way possible
5) I will refrain from profanity or display anger that draws attention away from the game
6) I will not demean, intimidate, verbally abuse or threaten any child, coach, umpire or league official
7) I will support the rules and regulations of HNLL
8) I will conduct myself appropriately at all HNLL games, practices and activities
The focus of this policy is on behavior. For the purpose of this policy, violence includes, but is not limited to, the following behaviors:
1) Verbal assaults
2) Threats and attempts to intimidate
3) Throwing articles in a deliberate or aggressive manner
4) Aggressive approaches to another individual
5) Attempted or physical striking of another individual
6) Attempts to goad or incite violence in others
7) Vandalism to building or property
8) Racial or ethnic slurs
9) Use of profanity
Any person that commits an offense will be subject to being banned from HNLL events for the remainder of that season. His/her Child(ren) may also be removed from HNLL for the remainder of that season, subject to a review and determination by the HNLL Board Of Directors. By participating in any HNLL activity, all spectators are subject to the terms expressed above and will, along with all family members, relatives and friends who attend HNLL related activities, be accountable for their actions.