Players Code of Conduct as set by BQI
Play by the rules of the game at all times.
- Respect the Umpires. If you disagree with a non-judgment call, have your Coach or manager approach the Umpire(s) during a break or after the game has finished.
- Control your temper. Verbal abuse of Umpires and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport, especially baseball.
- Work equally hard for yourself and/or team. Your teams’ performance will benefit and so will yours.
- Be a good sport. Appreciate all good plays whether your own team or the opposition makes them.
- Cooperate with your Coach, teammates and opponents. Without them there would be no Baseball competition.
- Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all players regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
- Remember where you started…Give something back to the juniors below.
- You are solely responsible and accountable for your actions.
- All players are capable of doing one perfect thing on field at all times-Hustling.
- Punctuality to training and games is a sign of dedication and personal accountability.
- Although Baseball is important to you, family and education are your main priorities.
- Profanity at any level at any time is unacceptable.
- Respect the facility you train and play on at all times.
- If you have a problem with a decision of your Coach, speak to him/her about it privately and forget all behind the back comments.
- Respect the uniform you wear…by wearing it properly.
- Seniors, remember the little eyes (juniors) are on you…It is a compliment but also a big responsibility.
- Your on field actions speak louder than words…Lead by example.
- Treat all spectators, volunteer workers and scorers with the respect they deserve…A huge amount!
- Keep your physical condition to a high level…to play good you must look and feel good. Remember also, the players are the most important advertisements ANY sport has.
Please Note:
In the event of a breach of the Code of Conduct, the Club executive reserves the right to apply an appropriate penalty including but not limited to; revoking the players’ registration and /or exclude a player or parents / spectators from the Club’s home ground.