League Code of Conduct

CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT

COC Statement of Purpose: The bar of expectation of conduct is considerably higher in this ‘church league’ than in secular softball leagues. As well it should be. Your team most definitely is a public and visible representation of your local church, the league and by extension, the larger church with Christ as Lord.

Thus, inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated. The league views such conduct very seriously. Thankfully, the long history of the league is one of exemplary conduct (but not without blemish). Your agreeing to the below insures that the exemplary conduct tradition will continue and grow in stature (while blemishes continue to decrease). It raises the bar even higher for all of us.

All this for the Glory of God and to the increase of the stature of His church at large, with Christ as Lord. Walk the Talk!

1.)I the undersigned hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand and agree to abide by the McHenry Christian Fellowship Softball League Code of Conduct Agreement for the duration of the 2010 season and playoffs.

2.)I agree to “Play The Game Well”. Which is defined as playing the game in such a way as to be Christ honoring in all aspects of participation and to uphold and support a family friendly atmosphere by holding my fellow teammates accountable at all times for their speech and conduct.

3.)I agree to not complain if I do not play a full 7 innings and to read and familiarize myself to the league specific rules and to abide by them.

4.)I agree to compliment the good hits and plays on the part of my opponent(s) and teammate(s).

5.)I agree that ejection-able offenses include, but may not be limited too; the use of foul language, unsportsmanlike conduct and arguing any call with any umpire. I understand that an ejection is at the discretion of the home plate umpire.

6.)I agree to submit to the authority of the umpires, managers and league officials during my participation in the league.

7.)I agree to be 100% impartial in the event I am called upon to umpire all or part of a game and to make calls consistent with league rules. In the event I am a home plate umpire, I understand that my call will be the final authority and not subject to being over turned by any league official(s) except in a case of a blatant disregard for league specific rules. I agree to decline umpiring duties if I am not familiar with league rules.

8.)I agree and understand that the league views a violation of the Code of Conduct very seriously. If my conduct is unbecoming of league standards, I may be ejected from a game and/or suspended from league play for a period of time to be determined by league officials commensurate with the severity of my misconduct.

9.)I also agree that depending on the severity of such a violation, the league may contact the Senior Pastor over my church team to apprise the Senior Pastor of the incident and that I will abide by whatever additional discipline the Senior Pastor deems appropriate. I understand that such contacting of the Senior Pastor will be solely at the discretion of the league President and that the team manager will first be notified the matter is being forwarded to the Senior Pastor.

10.)I agree to abide by any disciplinary measures handed out by the league, which would be limited to; probation, suspension, public apology to offended individual(s) and/or team(s).