Code of Conduct

The mission of AMDG is to enhance every participant’s enjoyment of their baseball/softball experience. To better achieve this goal, a Code of Conduct has been outlined for all parents, coaches, and players involved in AMDG Club sports.

The Code of Conduct is a written contract between the parents, players, and coaches to abide by the rules and regulations of the game as well as maintain a cooperative attitude and uphold the ideals of fair play and sportsmanship. This contract is more than just paper; it is the essence of our goals and objectives and thus, adherence to it is of primary importance. Kids who wish to play, parents who want their children to play, and coaches who wish to coach are required to agree to and sign this Code of Conduct.

PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT
*Players will display good sportsmanship and team play at all times.
*Players will follow the direction of the Coaching Staff.
*Players will show respect for all opponents, coaches, players, umpires, officials & spectators.
*Players will make every attempt to be on time and ready to play for all games and practices.
*Players will inform coaching staff in a timely manner when unable to attend practice/games.
*Players will abstain from the use of abusive or profane language.
*Players will never taunt or humiliate any other player, on any team.
*Players will respect all property of AMDG.
*Players will never threaten or fight any person while at any AMDG practice or game, or while in any way representing AMDG.

PARENT & SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT
*Parents and Spectators will support the players, coaches, umpires, opponents, and league or tournament officials.
*Parents and Spectators will conduct themselves in a manner that displays the principles of good sportsmanship and team play.
*Parents and Spectators will show respect for all opponents, coaches, players, umpires, league officials, and spectators. This includes letting coaches do their job and refraining from any parental coaching from the stands.
*Parents and Spectators will inform the Coaching Staff of any disability or ailment that may affect the safety of their child.
*Parents and Spectators will comply with the decisions of league officials and observe all rules, policies, and procedures as established or endorsed by AMDG.
*Parents and Spectators will make arrangements to ensure that the players are punctual in arrival at and departure from all AMDG events.
*Parents and Spectators will never ridicule, demean, threaten or engage in a confrontation with players, coaches, other spectators, or umpires. They will allow for a full 24-hour cooling period following any issue presented before discussing it with a coach.

COACH CODE OF CONDUCT
*AMDG coaches will remain unconditionally supportive of the club’s commitment to the ideals of good sportsmanship, team play, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority.
*AMDG coaches will be positive role models, on and off the field.
*AMDG coaches will display and instill in their players the principles of good sportsmanship and team play and conduct themselves in a manner that best serves the interests of the players, parents, and AMDG.
*AMDG coaches will do their best to provide their players a positive and exhibit good sportsmanship at all times, win or lose.
*AMDG coaches will treat all players, coaches, opponents, umpires, league officials, and spectators with respect.
*AMDG coaches will comply with the decisions of league and tournament officials and observe all rules, policies, and procedures as established or endorsed by AMDG.
*AMDG coaches will complete all Diocese of Phoenix Safe Environment Training prior to the first practice with their teams.