FRIBL Code of Conduct

All players are expected to act in a manner that is consistent with the standards exemplified by first-rate athletic organizations, such as the NCAA, MIAA, and American Legion baseball.  The FRIBL will not tolerate disregard for the high standards that are expected from all participants. 

In order to play in the FRIBL, all players must agree to abode by the following general guidelines as well as sign this release, stating that they agree to these rules.  (It is the responsibility of the team manager to collect and hand in these signed waivers to the league Director.)

                Specific types of behavior that are prohibited by the code of conduct:

•·          Inappropriate or foul language directed at another player, umpire, or spectator or within the hearing range of spectators or newspaper reporters. (Minimum One Game Suspension)

•·          Physical threats made to an umpire, player, or spectator. (Minimum Three Game Suspension, plus further review)

•·          Physical Contact - Such as bumping/pushing. (Minimum One Game Suspension, plus further review)

•·          Intimidating any player or Umpire (Minimum One Game Suspension, plus further review)

•·          Unsportsmanlike Conduct - such as throwing equipment, or directing negative comments towards the opposition.  Trash talking is also not allowed.

•·          Constant or re-occurring complaining about calls or umpire performance.  Respectfully questioning a call is acceptable, but any grievances with umpires cannot be directed at the umpire in question or the umpire in chief.  Those issues must be communicated with the League Director of Umpires.

•1)     The league director has the right to suspend or ban any team member who abuses league rules or who does not exhibit a sense of sportsmanship or who plays without regard to the safety of the umpires or other players.

•2)     If a player not involved in a play, leaves the dugout or coaches box to argue a play, he will be automatically ejected and suspend for one game.  Managers are the only team members allowed to come out of the dugout or coaches box to argue, all players must remain in the dugout.  Shouting at the umpire from the dugout is also not allowed and is cause for immediate ejection.

3)    Fighting among players, or aggressive physical contact with an umpire will not be tolerated.  Players ejected from a game for either violation will be subject to suspension from the league director.

4)    Verbal Abuse of umpires will not be tolerated.  Yelling, threatening, or intimidation is prohibited    Players who exhibit this type of behavior will be subject to disciplinary actions from the league director.

5)     Beer or any type of alcohol is not allowed at any city field.  If a player or team is caught drinking on city grounds, before, during or after a game they will be automatically suspended and possibly removed from their team's active roster.  This policy must also be followed by any player attending an FRIBL game that he is not involved in.

•6)     Any team that does not live up to the code of conduct will not be allowed to continue their membership in the league.  The Director will make the final decision on the membership status of any offending team.  Membership can be revoked at any time.

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