Central Kitsap Youth Athletics

CODE OF CONDUCT

It's important to remember that the actions of each and every one of us reflect upon the whole organization. We're proud of Central Kitsap Youth Athletics and especially proud of our players, coaches and families. Let's continue to work to build our reputation as one of the best youth sports organizations in Kitsap County, Washington.

Zero-Tolerance is simply that.  No inappropriate behavior will be tolerated at any time by anyone associated with Central Kitsap Youth Athletics and disciplinary action will be taken to enforce this policy. All players, coaches, parents and spectators are required to conduct themselves appropriately in order to promote the values of good sportsmanship and make Central Kitsap Youth Athletics a desirable and rewarding experience for all participants. Central Kitsap Youth Athletics will take action to ensure that no participant is abusive to umpires, officials, or other participants. Any inappropriate conduct could result in ejection from the field, a team suspension, or game forfeiture.

In addition, violators can be required to appear before the Central Kitsap Youth Athletics Board of Directors or the sport committee so authorized by the Board and subject to additional suspension or other action up to and including banishment from league events. The Central Kitsap Youth Athletics can institute disciplinary action even if no penalty is assessed by an umpire or other game official.

Central Kitsap Youth Athletics instructs its umpires and officials to implement the following actions relating to Zero- Tolerance:

PLAYERS: An ejection for unsportsmanlike conduct (Zero-Tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a player engages in the following conduct:

(1) Openly disputes or argues any decision by an umpire or official;
(2) Uses obscene or vulgar language at any time, including swearing, even if it is not directed at a particular person;
(3) Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with an umpire or officials’ decision; or
(4) Otherwise engages in misconduct or unsportsmanlike behavior before, during or after a game.

Any time that a player persists in any of these actions, he shall be ejected from the game and removed from the playing area.

COACHES: An ejection for unsportsmanlike conduct (Zero-Tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a coach:

(1) Openly disputes or argues any decision by an umpire or official. (Please note appeals are ok when done in a professional manner)
(2) Uses obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time; or
(3) Otherwise engages in misconduct or unsportsmanlike behavior before, during or after a game.

Any time that a coach persists in any of these actions, he shall be ejected from the game and removed from the playing field area.

SPECTATORS/PARENTS: Umpires and officials can and will stop the game when the spectators/parents display inappropriate and disruptive behavior that interferes or has the potential to interfere with other spectators or the game. The umpires or officials will identify violators to the coaches for the purpose of removing the spectators/parents from the spectator's viewing and field area. Once removed, play will resume. Violators may be subject to further disciplinary action by the Central Kitsap Youth Athletic Board of Directors. This inappropriate and disruptive behavior shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Use of obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time.
(2) Taunting of players, coaches, umpires, officials or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing, threat of physical violence or actual physical violence.
(3) Throwing of any object in the spectators viewing area, players dugout or playing field, directed in any manner as to create a safety hazard.
(4) Otherwise engages in misconduct or unsportsmanlike behavior before, during or after a game.

ANY PLAYER, COACH, PARENT OR SPECTATOR WHO IS EJECTED FROM A GAME OR REMOVED FROM THE PLAYING FIELD AREA BY AN UMPIRE OR OFFICIAL FOR ANY INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT SHALL, IN ADDITION TO BEING SUSPENDED FROM THE REMAINDER OF THAT GAME, WILL ALSO BE SUSPENDED FOR HIS/HER NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED GAME. IN THE EVENT A COACH, PARENT OR SPECTATOR IS EJECTED OR REMOVED FROM A GAME OR FROM THE PLAYING FIELD AREA FOR A SECOND TIME, THAT PLAYER, COACH OR PARENT SHALL BE SUSPENDED FOR THE NEXT 3 GAMES REGARDLESS OF WHERE THE GAME IS PLAYED. FINALLY, IF A COACH, PARENT, OR PLAYER, IS EJECTED FOR A 3RD TIME THEY WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON, AND BE REQUIRED TO MEET WITH THE CENTRAL KITSAP YOUTH ATHLETIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE CONSEQUENCE OF CONTINUED INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR. THERE SHALL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE RULES.

Attention: Smoking, E-cigarettes, vapors, alcoholic beverages, and glass bottles are strictly prohibited at all of our playing fields and any violation of this policy could result in the loss of use of the field for the league. In addition, profanity and disruptive behavior will result in immediate ejection from the fields. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.   

Any questions, concerns or comments should be directed to the Central Kitsap Youth Athletic Board of Directors.