Player Code of Conduct

The actions of players are a reflection of themselves, their team, the Premier Baseball Association and their community. A player’s involvement in baseball provides opportunities and experiences that are important to the development of a well-rounded individual; however, players must remember that their participation in baseball and functions of the Premier Baseball Association is a privilege, not a right.

Players shall

  1. Treat everyone with respect
    • Treat team-mates, coaches, opponents, event organizers and spectators with respect.
    • Respect and accept with dignity the decisions of officials and the Premier Baseball Association.
    • Be generous in winning and graceful in losing.

  2. Exercise self -control at all times
    • Remember that there is no place in baseball for drugs, performance enhancing drugs or supplements, alcohol or tobacco products.
    • Refrain from unsportsmanlike gestures, talk, language, or profanity. Taunting or teasing players on the opposing team is not acceptable.
    • Refrain from throwing equipment in disgust (bat, helmet, glove, or any object).
    • Refrain from the use of physical force outside of the rules of the game.
    • Follow the guidelines set forth by your coach for your team and program.
    • Follow the guidelines set forth by the Premier Baseball Association for players and teams in the PBL.

  3. Play fair
    • Play within the rules and the spirit of the rules of the game at all times.
    • Play within the rules and the spirit of the rules of the Premier Baseball Association at all times.
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