Modesto Girls Softball League wants to ensure that it provides its players, coaches and parents with a positive, safe and rewarding softball experience. By example of behavior, the manager and coach of each team has a great impact on his or her team, the players' parents and other team supporters. The manager and coach have an affirmative obligation to create a constructive, enjoyable and non-hostile environment in which the game is played. As Modesto Girls Softball League strives towards the most positive experience possible, we are committed to the following standards for our managers and coaches. We ask each manager and coach of every team to read these standards and sign below to indicate his/her willingness to abide by them.

• I will make the safety and welfare of each participant my number one priority.
• I will abide by a doctor's decision in all matters of a player's health and injuries and ability to play.
• I will not allow a player to enter or re-enter a game if there is any doubt as to the seriousness of the player's
injury.
• I will treat everyone with respect regardless of race, sex, creed and ability.
• I will never use any physical means against spectators, players, officials, or other coaches.
• I will know the rules applicable to my league and will abide by those rules at all times and have a copy with
me at all games.
• I will ensure that my team plays with the highest level of sportsmanship at all times and will not promote
any actions that result in "running up the score" or otherwise embarrassing the opposing team.
• I will not unduly criticize players in front of spectators or other players. Any criticism I provide will be
constructive in nature.
• I will not criticize, aggravate or incite the opposing team, coaches or fans, by word of mouth or gesture.
• I will refrain from using profanity.
• I will accept gracefully the decision of officials as being fair and called to the best ability of the official.
• I will raise any disputes I have regarding rules and their applica¬tion or judgment calls in a dignified, brief
and non-aggressive manner. To the extent satisfaction is not attained, I will simply play the game under
appeal. I will make notice of any appeals to the Rules Committee.
• I will not consume alcoholic beverages and/or appear under the influence of same when dealing with
youngsters.
• I will not utilize or allow players to utilize tobacco products, including smokeless or chewing tobacco, during
games or practices.
• I will be responsible for the conduct of the players, coaches, parents and other supporters of my team
members during games and practices and take reason¬able action to secure their comportment with the
principles of this Code of Ethics.
• I will always do my best to make the experience fun for all participants.

Violations of this Code of Ethics will be considered a serious matter by the Board and could subject the violator to appropriate action, including separation from the league. When a parent/coach/spectator feels that there has been a violation of the Code of Conduct, an incident report may be filed with the league office. The Incident Report is available on our website. Reports of or disputes relating to possible violations will be brought to the attention of the Chairman of the Rules and Managers Committees, for investigation and resolution.