PORTLAND CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
Parent's Code of Conduct

Portland Cal Ripken (PCR) has implemented the following Parent Code of Conduct for the important message that it holds about the proper role of parents in supporting the youth of our community and their child(ren) in sports.

The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are the foundations of sportsmanship and are demonstrated by the core principles of respect, responsibility, fairness, and good citizenship.

As a PCR Parent, I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for each player participating in our league by adhering to the following code of conduct.

I will:

• Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support at all times for the game that is being played.
• Always be mindful that this is my child's experience and that of their teammates and opponents that I am here to support.
• Not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent, such as booing and/or taunting, refusing to shake hands, or using profane language.
• Teach each my child(ren) that doing one's best is more important than winning.
• Respect the officials and their authority during games.
• Not confront coaches or managers at any time during practices and games, but know that I am able to approach them with concerns before or after practices and games,
• Refrain from coaching my child or other players during games.
• Not smoke and/or use smokeless tobacco on game or practice fields or within the sight of any participants.
• Abstain from possession of alcoholic beverages and or use of any illegal substance at practices and/or games.
• Understand that verbal assault and/or intimidation of players, coaches, umpires, and other parents will not be tolerated, and is subject to ejection from the field premises.
• Understand that there is zero tolerance for any form of physical assault. Any such actions will result in my immediate ejection from the field premises, and further disciplinary action.

I understand that if I violate these rules, I am subject to disciplinary action levied by PCR that could include, but is not limited to: verbal and/or written warning, ejection from games, or indefinite suspension from league activities, as determined by the PCR Board of Directors.